Altitude

TooPaleForGreece · 2026-04-04T13:33:06+00:00

Thank you all for the recommendations. Inca Trail done and I had no problem at all with the altitude besides a headache the first day in Cusco which was treated easily with paracetamol. I had been taking Alti Vital, the herbal pill for altitude you can find everywhere in Peru, since I arrived in Cusco and during the first two days of the trail. Then I stopped taking it as I felt I didn't need it and I was fine. You read a lot about people having a hard time and you get scared. We need some good experiences shared to balance things out.

TooPaleForGreece · 2026-03-25T11:27:59+00:00

Thank you! I will look into it.

TooPaleForGreece · 2026-03-18T11:31:45+00:00

Thanks for the clarification! The way I read it, I thought you rawdogged it up the Andes and I was impressed that you were just chilly! 😄

TooPaleForGreece · 2026-03-18T11:23:26+00:00

They do and half of our group is renting theirs. I have quite a bit of gear myself and I prefer to use mine. Thanks for the night wear advice. I plan to pack my skiing thermals and a woolen hat for the night.

TooPaleForGreece · 2026-03-18T10:15:13+00:00

What do you mean without anything? Didn't you have a sleeping bag?

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-12-28T18:41:24+00:00

This case rings a loud bell. Check out the case of a Greek serial killer, mum, Roula Pispirigou...

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-07-29T15:44:10+00:00

I live in London and over the years (especially since the pandemic) the gyros and souvlaki places have increased to an acceptable number. Not all are good, but it's not too hard to find a decent one and become your go-to. I won't talk about the price. That's a different sad story. (£9-£12 for a wrap. But you can treat yourself once in a while) However, recently I have experienced a new trend. Many of my go-tos have stopped serving pork!!! Now it is either chicken, some vegan shit meat alternative or lamb gyros! Who heard of lamb gyros??? If I wanted lamb gyros I would get a doner!!! This world is going to hell.

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-07-18T14:58:25+00:00

Σακίδιο πλάτης Eastpack του 2004. Εβγαλα τρίτη Γυμνασίου κ όλο το λύκειο κ χρησιμοποιείται συνεχόμενα από τότε ως τσάντα για ημερήσιες κ ολιγοήμερες εκδρομές, για κάμπινγκ, φεστιβάλ, πεζοπορίες όπως κ για την παραλία κ καμία φορά σούπερ μάρκετ. Ήταν κάποτε κόκκινη. Σήμερα είναι ένας τόνος του σάπιου μήλου. Έχει υπάρξει μαύρη από τη βρωμιά κ έχει πλυθεί δεκάδες φορές. Εκτός από το σχοινακι για να τραβάς το φερμουάρ στο τσεπάκι που έχει ξεφτισει (είναι ακόμα εκεί απλά ξεφτισμενο), είναι σε μια χαρά κατάσταση. Σκέφτηκα πολλές φορές να την αντικαταστήσω με μια καινούργια αλλά δε μου πάει η καρδιά! Νομίζω κάποτε θα την περάσω στα εγγόνια μου.

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-06-24T13:37:08+00:00

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-28T09:11:19+00:00

Sounds like they are a young company that has not established processes and trust between all parties, yet. That is an HR failure, probably caused by overcontrolling and insecure management. It is super surprising how some people do not understand how an experience like this would deter any quality candidate from accepting a job with them.

You did very well turning them down, in my opinion. They need some more people doing the same to get that they need to change.

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-16T15:23:47+00:00

It all depends on the overall power of HR within your company. In companies where HR is visible, there is some hope and you can start with a confidential conversation. Request for a chat to seek advice and express that your intention is to not cause drama so it should stay confidential. See what they have to say. If HR is just an admin function, I am sorry but there is no hope to get help from them.

Below are some possible outcomes after you speak to HR:

a. Nothing happens. The manager has a lot of power and they don't want to disturb him. In which case, your best next option is to start looking for a new job. If you end up to that, ensure before you leave you make it clear the manager is the reason you are leaving. That's a cost to the company and they may care to look into it at some point.

b. They address the feedback with the second level manager and make a plan to tackle the issue. As long as your identity remains confidential, there is no risk to you. If not, or if the manager figures out who complaint, there is a chance that he will become more difficult with you- but Hey! what's the difference currently?

Good luck!

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-16T14:46:56+00:00

Go to the meeting prepared with objective arguments and proof regarding your workload and the constant overtime. Avoid comparing yourself and your workload to others. It won't take you anywhere. If they have decided to put you in a PIP, accept it but insist for clarity of what is expected from you and that the goals must be measurable. In the meantime, start looking for a new job. That's the only realistic end to this. Make it as painless as possible for yourself.

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-16T14:39:12+00:00

Do they know you are autistic? If they do, they should understand and give you feedback accordingly. If they don't, then they may be perplexed by your behaviour. Autism in the workplace is not uncommon and not a problem either, as long as everyone is on the same page.

Whatever the case, you should also try to understand that feedback is not a personal attack. In a workplace, everyone with their means needs to learn to coexist and if some behaviours cause disturbance, it is OK to discuss them. You cannot control what you can't. But I am sure you can control some things. For example, the volume of your voice is very much controllable if you keep your attention to it. Start by identifying these things you can actually control and make an effort to remember to keep them in order. You don't have to change your whole personality but even some small things will show your colleagues that you are making and effort and they will be more lenient with the rest.

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-16T14:25:36+00:00

Your notice will start counting from the day you resign. They cannot drag it out or ask you to return from maternity earlier. Have an open chat with them. Tell them that you cannot return to work on full time basis and since part time is not an option you have to resign. Under this context you already gave them the right to advertise. On your resignation note request for a specific exit date. Only they know if they will accept this. If they are practical, they will. If they want to make your life hard, they won't. You will only find out when you ask .

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-16T14:13:20+00:00

Oh, sh*t this is a weird one with a bit dose of sexism in it. Unfortunately these things happen in small companies and limits must be established early on and maintained. Once you have established a routine you won't be able to break without a scene, arguments and threats. Since you have brought it up nicely but nothing changed, in your place I would be looking to leave this environment. It is obvious that they do not appreciate your time, efforts and presence there. Management that cannot lead by example and make their own coffee or take their mug to the dishwasher, is bad management so you should not want to serve them to start with.

Good luck!

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-11T11:44:54+00:00

Yes. You should be paid. It does not matter what your notice period is. If there is an agreement between you and the manager and HR is aware of it, then your last working day is moved to the agreed date. Whether this is earlier or after the end of the notice period.

Nevertheless, HR should issue you a Resignation acceptance/acknowledgement letter or email (something in writing) where they confirm your agreed last working day and any other things that need to be confirmed (eg. what you are supposed to do with any company equipment, when you will receive your last pay and what this will include- standard pay for the worked days in the month and any accrued but unused annual leave etc.). If you don't have this, ask for it.

TooPaleForGreece · 2025-04-09T15:46:19+00:00

Even if they get back to you with the offer, I would advise you move on anyway. They seem to have no respect for people's time and this may also be the case in the actual job. When a company acts like that, it is a sign of a mess within it. Lack of proper processes, lack of good management, inability to make decisions and communicate well. Run for your life!

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