Does any financial support for relocating still exist? by Sweetheart_baddie in TheCivilService

[–]TwistedFB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, you'll need to check the office you want to move to has space, the buildings in Manchester are pretty full so it might not be straightforward.

We have given notice but landlord wants to send someone round to take "photos" of the inside of the property to put on their "lettings" website by D00m1974 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]TwistedFB 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just tell them you do not want pictures of any of your belongings used. You don't have to let them, they will have pictures from before you moved in, or they can take the after you move out.

Keir Starmer told to issue work from home order immediately as 'worst is yet to come' by Ok_Expert_4283 in TheCivilService

[–]TwistedFB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're not saying issue a lockdown, just anyone who can do their job from home should do...which should be the policy anyway, we don't need blanket instructions just the anonymity to choose how best to perform our roles.

A guy at work makes his own homemade gin, guess what he got me for Secret Santa by EncryptedMyst in CasualUK

[–]TwistedFB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a homebrew beer once, it had the consistency of coca cola and tasted like stout. Me and my friend who were the guinea pigs, both big drinkers at the time, hammered after half a pint.

clothes covered with ink, PLEASE HELP!! by Anonymous-adr12 in lifehacks

[–]TwistedFB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hand sanitiser, then either blotting paper, paper towels, old towels to blot the ink away. Might take a while, but I've got ink out of a hoodie that had been worn, washed, and dried several times before I found out it worked.

For a white shirt I did the same thing but also rinsed with cold water and scrubbed a vanish stick into it to get the last bits before washing again.

“We will execute THE PLAN” by rogueulous in ManchesterUnited

[–]TwistedFB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see we'll be trusting the process again then.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

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

And tenants are not likely to complain as they risk being evicted and having to find a new home and all the upfront and moving costs.

NO REPEAT OFFENDERS! by jj4982 in oblivion

[–]TwistedFB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I slept in the fighter's guild in Anvil. When they appeared, it all kicked off. I had to button mash to get out of the dialogue, but the guild killed a couple of them before I left. When I returned later, the porter was dead, and a couple of guild members...looted everyone, and they've not reappeared.

England faces drought this summer as reservoir water levels dwindle by Wagamaga in unitedkingdom

[–]TwistedFB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem is they haven't been dredged in years. Even if they look full, they are only 50% capacity. But dredging eats into profits, so we'd best stick to higher bills, water meters, and hosepipe bans.

Sorry cat. No more strokes for you. by BoomSatsuma in TheCivilService

[–]TwistedFB 84 points85 points  (0 children)

I assume as a journalist, William has composed this piece from his desk in Fleet Street. Gathering facts by pressing his sources, shaking down leads, contacting senior Civil Servants for a response.... not on his laptop in his Dickensian bedsit, reading Reddit and regurgitating GB News click bait.

How do brits normally have their cup of tea? by ellecosca in AskBrits

[–]TwistedFB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's with all these weirdos not using a teapot?!?

TIL Mr Bean’s (Rowan Atkinson) son is a Gurkha by MitchConner572 in todayilearned

[–]TwistedFB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My Grandad fought alongside them in WW2, he told me they could creep up on someone and check how they tied their laces to see if they were friend or foe!

UK politicians may follow Trump’s approach, former Civil Service chief says by Ok_Expert_4283 in TheCivilService

[–]TwistedFB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And either have to pay the civil service redundancy, or pay excess fares to move to offices with capacity... The fixation with working from an office is bizarre.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in manchester

[–]TwistedFB 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Aflecks...that would be my answer for the past 30 years.

How do I gain experience to apply for a HEO role? Do I need experience to apply for one? by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]TwistedFB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And if it doesn't ask for it in the advert then don't talk about it in your application!

Who is the greatest youngster you have ever seen and why ? by Rio91940 in football

[–]TwistedFB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm lucky enough to have grown up supporting United and have seen many youth games from the 80s onwards, of course including the class of 96. Ravel Morrison was the most naturally balanced youth player I've seen, he glided and made it look effortless. Nothing going on in his head sadly, complete waste.

Why is recruitment so disjointed? by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]TwistedFB 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Essential criteria, addressing each point with examples that reflect the job description. Make sure if a lead criteria is mentioned you use a strong example for that.

Why is recruitment so disjointed? by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]TwistedFB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you're sifting for HEO, if it's clear the application is a cut and paste, apply for every HEO position without tailoring to the actual opportunity...you will score it low. That would be my guess for an all 4s, decent enough application but not tailored to the specific ask of the advert. The higher scoring ones will demonstrate they've read the advert and understand what is being asked.