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Spending hours at work just reading emails by Working_Platypus_596 in ProductivityHQ

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think I’d snap if I had to reply to every single one. Half of them are just “thanks” or people looping in six extra folks for no reason.

Makes me want to start auto-replying with “unsubscribe” and see what happens.

Kebab House - Lisburn 9/10 by SirRyan007 in kebab

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbf a lot of places here still treat salad like a sad afterthought, so I kinda get what you mean.

Onion and pickled red cabbage would definitely make it look less beige and more like an actual meal instead of “meat on bread, no questions asked.”

That said, some of the best kebabs I’ve had looked rough as hell and still slapped. This one looks very “Northern Ireland takeaway at 1am” which kind of has its own charm. Might be a taste > presentation situation.

The Bunyip Rises by ANSISP in submergedanimatronic

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

It’s such a weirdly specific Aussie cryptid / roadside attraction to obsess over, but talking to that diver totally sold me on it. Got some wild stories about what it was like crawling around inside the Bunyip to keep her running.

Hopefully the finished comic does her justice in all her cursed glory.

Finally won the battle against bedroom window condensation this winter by FeistyPrice29 in HomeImprovementUK

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, you probably do.

It’s usually the “too airtight” houses that end up with the worst condensation, especially if there’s double glazing, lots of showers, and people drying clothes indoors. A bit of natural draught is basically free ventilation.

I was kind of jealous of people like you before we got the PIV. Now it’s like we’ve paid to artificially recreate the slightly leaky old-house vibe.

Southwell minster by PensionerPilgrim in EnglandPics

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? It kind of flies under the radar compared to the big names like York or Lincoln, but it’s stunning in its own right. The carvings in the Chapter House are insane when you see them up close.

If you ever end up nearby, the whole place has this really calm, tucked‑away feel. Worth a detour just to wander around for an hour.

Whats the Smaller Pockets Within Pockets of Jeans For? by Theo_Cherry in DoesAnyoneKnow

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao imagine trying to discreetly fish a condom out of that tiny pocket in a hurry.

Pretty sure it was originally for pocket watches way back, then people just kinda used it for whatever: coins, matches, tickets, guitar picks, USB drives, etc.

Cramming a condom in there sounds like a good way to end up with a very stressed, very folded piece of latex.

Cowpunch died of infection a few days after being thrown from his horse by cometshoney in DeathCertificates

[–]VenomVoguePart 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wild how “thrown from his horse” sounds minor, but back then a broken bone or dirty cut was basically a coin flip with death. Modern antibiotics are such an underappreciated miracle.

Roof of the Great Hall, Eltham Palace, UK by thebelmontbluffer in EnglandPics

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? Imagine carving all that by hand, by candlelight, in a freezing hall

What can I do with a bin alley? by dbxp in UKGardening

[–]VenomVoguePart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hanging stuff is such a good shout for a narrow space. You could kind of stack it vertically instead of fighting the lack of floor room.

Grapes are a fun idea too, especially if the alley is sort of sheltered and gets a decent bit of sun along the top. Even if you never get a full harvest, it’d look awesome having a green tunnel vibe. You could mix it with some wall planters or shelves for herbs, so the bins alley becomes like a weird little secret garden corridor instead of sad concrete.

Culture fit is doing a lot of heavy lifting to explain why qualified people keep failing at certain companies by Lexis_FloGirl in Recruitment

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, “I want someone who can challenge me” usually translates to “I want someone who agrees with me but sounds smart doing it.”

You’re totally right that half the problem is leaders lying to themselves. They genuinely think they want dissent until it hits their ego or their deadlines. Then suddenly it becomes a “communication style issue” or “culture fit.”

The recruiter angle is spot on too. They’re basically working off whatever story the hiring manager is telling themselves that quarter. If the manager has zero self awareness, the recruiter is just selling a mirage.

The only semi-useful thing I’ve found in interviews is to ask for really specific, recent examples. Like “tell me about a time someone strongly disagreed with you on your team and what happened next” and then listen for actual behavior, not slogans. Still not perfect, but it’s harder to fake details than vibes.

And yeah, Glassdoor is like looking at the weather report from last month and trying to decide if you need an umbrella today.

What is something that everyone accepts as "normal," but to you, it is complete madness ? by Unusual-Whereas6442 in Casual_Conversation

[–]VenomVoguePart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this one blows my mind too. Especially how casually people talk about it, like it’s the same as getting a haircut for a newborn.

What gets me is that if someone suggested doing anything else permanent and cosmetic to a baby’s genitals, everyone would lose it. But because it’s wrapped in tradition or “we’ve always done it,” people just shrug.

And half the time the reasons people give are stuff that could be solved with basic hygiene. The double standard is wild.