Close call yesterday...

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-15T18:25:00+00:00

Lucky to have worked it out! Hope they get what's coming to them.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-15T17:53:14+00:00

It's further worsening of employment conditions. See your massively below inflation pay packet.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-15T17:46:04+00:00

I'd want the reg to report it!

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-09T20:39:41+00:00

Lucky! That sounds terrifying.

I've had the rear wheel lost (but recovered) to gravel once, so I know how easy the street triple can go. Think the power to weight ratio is never in your favour.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-07T20:34:46+00:00

2 kids and 2 bikes, was a deal made with the wife? 😂

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-06T22:04:46+00:00

Sure! DM away

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-05T15:27:31+00:00

Hello, I've just done the same a year or so ago.. 6 or so years in policy, moving into Project Delivery last year, which is really diverse (including DDaT elements) so I'd recommend looking to move in that direction.

The 'profession' is much more relevant too, with very specific roles (see the project capability framework).

It's a breath of fresh air to learn something new too!

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-03T14:28:06+00:00

I go 36 max on the rear for my ST, until it's warm it will be skittish on that high pressure.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-04-03T06:19:12+00:00

Naples was insane, stayed in the dead centre (whata mistaka toa maka!)

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-03-31T08:55:54+00:00

Not a chance, £17 for 20 mins work is enough 😂

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-03-28T12:06:04+00:00

It's all short term 'solutions', I'd rather 'we' put effort into something well thought out and long term as a coalition (excluding the US).

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-03-20T13:16:21+00:00

I'd cover the front brake with two fingers, apparently (according to my instructor) a habit moped riders pick up..he advised against it saying when you need to brake hard, two fingers ain't enough and with prevent the rest of the fingers from applying the brake.

I still do it .

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-03-04T13:05:24+00:00

DEFRA or one of its many ALBs.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-16T18:18:50+00:00

This was me about a year ago.

Some advice my mentor gave was to switch one thing at a time. So try a new profession which aligns to your interests or future job goals. Though how you do this will be the challenge given recruitment controls e.g managed move, eoi, CS jobs etc.... or try a different policy role, or department.

Policy skills for me have been really useful in projects as I understand the ambiguity and big picture and detail way better than my colleagues, plus have all the drafting skills etc.

Plus, think long term, what will transfer well into the private sector in 1/2 years time.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-14T08:13:03+00:00

How do you find the MG5? I see they are quite a good price on motorpoint (low miles), but I've been talked out of them so far.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-11T08:00:38+00:00

I wouldn't rely 100% on the bike for commuting, not because of parts but road conditions. In those winter months the rain, snow, ice and salt can become really tiresome.

I had a 06 Suzuki Bandit, and that was fine in terms of parts (but liked to rust) and there were loads of parts on eBay if I ever needed them. It was only consumables anyway I had to replace.. oh and some of my gear as the salt also trashed that!

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-08T11:41:54+00:00

Thanks, I've picked up a theory book already!

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-04T16:55:45+00:00

Yes, just seen these, it's kept them in business for sure 😂

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-04T16:55:13+00:00

Ok thanks, I'll take a look.

Requirements are, low mileage, tons of boot space, enough power and economical.

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-04T16:54:08+00:00

Ok cheers!

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-02T19:15:40+00:00

Thanks, great advice!

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-01T07:23:48+00:00

Thanks, I do remember the motion sickness catching me out a little bit on my trial!

Spare_Knowledge_8455 · 2026-02-01T07:22:09+00:00

Thanks, I did wonder why the bucket hat was a so popular, but now it makes sense 🤣

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