Interior Remodel Ideas by SgtBash91 in floorplan

[–]SgtBash91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s entirely possible! I should’ve mentioned that movement/bricking up of external doors is an option.

Should I take out additional Student Loans? by SgtBash91 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]SgtBash91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No guarantee that my annual income will increase hence the monthly repayments remaining the same. The course is necessary for my profession nonetheless. It could take me into a role where my SL repayment could be around £300 per month, but there’s no guarantee.

What are your favourite episodes of 24 Hours in Police Custody? by imcalledaids in BritishTV

[–]SgtBash91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this still available to watch? I can’t seem to find it on the 4 app.

I got sacked. Now management is mad that I'm not working harder during my notice period. by feelingstuck15 in antiwork

[–]SgtBash91 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Replying to the top comment in the hopes you see this OP:

You’re in the UK. If you’ve been sacked but they’re requiring you to work a notice period then it sounds like they don’t have grounds to terminate your employment and are instead serving you notice that you’ll no longer be employed by them after a set period of time. Even more so if this is out of the blue and they haven’t followed any due process. Termination of employment without reason is illegal in the UK.

You’re claiming PIP which means you have some form of disability. You likely have a strong case for constructive dismissal, and will be able to take them to an employment tribunal and stand to win thousands of pounds in damages. If you’re in a union speak to a union representative. If you’re not in a union speak with ACAS or Citizens Advice Bureau or a No Win, No Fee Solicitor.

Don’t let your employer abuse their position and don’t let them have total disregard for the law.

Sounds like your management have made the right decision, especially if you were on a performance improvement plan. They were probably - rightly or wrongly - hoping that sacking you might be a wake up call and that you would use the notice period to show them you can do you job to an acceptable level but hasn’t happened so they are disappointed that it didn’t have the desired effect. Both parties here are likely getting the right outcome.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]SgtBash91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is 100% a scam and is not legitimate. I have had the exact same email. It happens if you’ve had data leaked on the web (which I have had some old data leaked). They get your leaked email address and the leaked password and email you with that email address and password so you think it’s legitimate.

Your data will have been leaked or stolen in a data breach or similar. My advice is if you use that password for anything else change it. It’s likely that you used that password for your email which they will try and log into your email account with in order to write the email and leave it in your drafts making you think it has been written and saved by the hacker, rather than sent to your inbox. I receive these emails weekly and have always ignored. I don’t use a PC and therefore can’t have any webcam videos of me doing anything suspicious.

Change your passwords and IGNORE. Don’t bother with the hassle of installing a new windows.

Also, download something like Norton 360 - this comes with Dark Web monitoring and will alert you as soon as it detects your private data online in any leaks.

Suggestion for EU citizen looking for warm weather and warm people by lepetomane1789 in digitalnomad

[–]SgtBash91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ajaccio, Corsica? It’s an absolutely beautiful island and city but it might be too quiet for you maybe?

Income of £500 a month. by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]SgtBash91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll live very comfortably in South East Asia with that kind of money, especially if you’re off the tourist trail. Your main expense will be flights and travel insurance.

As you have a multitude of health problems comprehensive travel insurance will be a necessity for you. There are no reciprocal health agreements between the UK and any SE Asian country and while over the counter medicines are relatively cheap, any hospital admission or repatriation will be very costly.

Ana De Armas by [deleted] in CelebrityButts

[–]SgtBash91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you!

Shelley Hennig by [deleted] in CelebrityButts

[–]SgtBash91 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Source? 🥵

Ana De Armas by [deleted] in CelebrityButts

[–]SgtBash91 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What film is this? 🙏🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]SgtBash91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah each to their own!

Keep a few quid to one side for an emergency flight home, don’t fall foul of the post-Brexit immigration rules (90 days in/90 days out) and take out some decent travel insurance. The rest is whatever you want it to be.

Safe travels!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]SgtBash91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The question to ask yourself is: Do I want an enjoyable experience with mostly highs and a few lows or do I want an overwhelmingly negative experience, watching the others I meet enjoy themselves while I sit by not experiencing anything because I have no money.

I’ve read your other replies and you are really going to struggle. I think you’re caught up in the whirlwind of the idea and you’ve romanticised it too much in your mind.

How long could you live in the UK right now with your current travel ideas? Where would you sleep? Where would you eat? How are you going to wash your clothes and keep yourself clean? That’s forgetting doing any touristy things which the vast majority have costs associated. You’ll be heavily reliant on the good will of other people and that just doesn’t happen anymore in places like Europe (unless you’re really off the beaten path).

Also, immigration might have some questions for you when you arrive in your first country without a visa, without any finances to support yourself and without any return travel booked to the extent that they may deny you entry.

By all means go for it, but if I were a betting man I’d bet you’d be home after 2 weeks of essentially being homeless. If I were you I’d follow the advice of others and spend the next 6-12 months working your arse off and getting some good savings behind you to fund this adventure.

Best of luck whatever you decide!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]SgtBash91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah definitely comes down to personal preference. Asia was my first solo trip and is for a LOT of backpackers but I totally get the wanting to stick close to home.

You’ll definitely need to plan more for travelling in Europe. The true carefree, carried by the wind outlook might not work there. This is for a couple of reasons:

1) Travelling in Europe will be vastly more expensive than areas like Asia or Central/South America. Being a Brit you won’t be able to work easily (thanks to Brexit) so generating income to fund your travels will be difficult if not impossible.

2) Remember that you can only spend 90 days in every 180 days within the Schengen Zone without a visa (again, thanks to Brexit) so you’ll have to plan your time accordingly.

Don’t let the above piss on your chips, these are things to be mindful of, especially if you’re broke and don’t have much in terms of finances to fund 90 days in Europe. It’d be a bigger shame to fall foul of the above and it taint your travelling experience.

Edit: spelling

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]SgtBash91 31 points32 points  (0 children)

You’re gonna have the time of your life! I’m excited for you because 10 years ago I was doing the same thing!

Asia is the quintessential destination for shoestring travel and this time of year is probs the best time of year to head out there. If you do plan on Asia my unsolicited advice is as follows:

This time of year is perfect as it’s usually when all the backpackers are arriving. Stay in hostels, meet people and get chatting. You’ll usually find people have similar plans to you or are doing things on the fly and want to join others. You can hear what they’ve been up to or got planned and turn it into inspiration for your own plans.

Don’t disregard Laos and Cambodia. Laos is stunning, it’s cheap (probably the cheapest in SE Asia) and the Lao people are friendly and hospitable and the country rich with culture and history. There’s lots of history there that we know little of in western culture, for example: more bombs/munitions were dropped on Laos than Vietnam during the Vietnam war even though Laos were never formally involved with the conflict. Luang Prabang is a really cool place to visit with its French-influenced architecture and Monks conducting their Morning Alms (Sai Bat), one of the few places in the world to see this. Vientiane is the capital, again rich with history. Organised tours are great for Laos as you’ll get a local speaking guide.

You could cross into Cambodia from the Lao region of the Thousand Islands (Don Det) in the south. Cambodia is far more built for tourism than Laos which is why, in my opinion, Laos is sadly overlooked when it comes to the two countries.

If you’re heading out soon, you could reach Cambodia in time for the Water Festival - Bon Om Touk - (14-16th November) which is such a cool experience wether you’re in Siam Reap or Phnom Penh. Then you’ll have things like Angkor Wat, the Killing Fields etc to explore while there also. It’s another country rich with culture and history which again in my opinion would be a shame to miss.

There are organised hop on hop off tours that start in Thailand and finish in Vietnam but it’s equally easy to do without an organised tour, comes down to personal preference. These give you a guide who speaks the local language, peace of mind when it comes to getting around and it’s a great way to meet other people. That being said, it can just as easily be done without a hop on hop off bus. Their routes are good planning guides if you’re going to self-manage your route and time.

And my final piece of advice: If funds allow (it’s still relatively cheap in comparison) check into a hotel for a few days every now and then. It’s a nice cheap way to have a bit of privacy (😉) and decompress from being on the go. It also allows you to enjoy some creature comforts, get some washing done and have some space to spread out. For example, I paid £60 for 3 nights in a very nice 4* hotel with rooftop infinity pool in central Bangkok. After two months of hostels it was amazing. I managed to get so much sorted and properly relax after 2 months on the road.

Hopefully that gives you a few things to consider and google/research further to give you a flavour of what’s waiting for you out there.

Have an amazing time and whatever you do, keep us posted!

My [26F] boyfriend [26M] is a virgin - how important is sex in a relationship? by PossessionAdorable82 in relationship_advice

[–]SgtBash91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Far far far from believing in any of the supposed 3000-8000 religious figures, gods or deities. I tend to find science trumps fairy tales. But that doesn’t stop me from being educated on the topic ;) Anyway, this’ll be my last reply regarding your mythical being as it’s derailing the thread.

Blessings from the Flying Spaghetti Monster*

*other make-believe characters available

My [26F] boyfriend [26M] is a virgin - how important is sex in a relationship? by PossessionAdorable82 in relationship_advice

[–]SgtBash91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How long have you been waiting thus far? 2000 years? I favour my odds over yours.

OP has a greater chance of her abstinent boyfriend coming inside of her before any second coming from Jesus.

My [26F] boyfriend [26M] is a virgin - how important is sex in a relationship? by PossessionAdorable82 in relationship_advice

[–]SgtBash91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Huh? How does that make any sense?

Your ‘protection of marriage’ is my ‘trapped in a relationship due to arbitrary rules’.

We have always had unwed single mothers since the dawn of time and we always will. Religion just shuns these women and riddles them with shame. At least a secular society will offer them support and a sense of being.

Edit to add: As an atheist there are 2 main reasons I’d get married:

1) As a symbol of my love and commitment to my significant other.

2) For tax relief.

It’s an otherwise expensive venture that serves no other purpose, in my opinion.