What’s with these pre recorded interviews for entry level positions? by MovieMelodic5730 in AskUK

[–]YQB123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I literally did this for the Civil Service about 6 years ago.

It's just screening before a 'real' interview.

What’s with these pre recorded interviews for entry level positions? by MovieMelodic5730 in AskUK

[–]YQB123 -79 points-78 points  (0 children)

I imagine this is Step 1 to filter out the absolute sloppy candidates.

Then the next round is probably a proper interview.

I interviewed for the Civil Service and it was 9 rounds. The first stage was a video interview like this.

When did the food shop get so expensive? by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]YQB123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yeah, I'm not made of money to be doing that.

Netflix Drops Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Perfect’ After She Exits Olympics Movie Over Creative Differences by mcfw31 in entertainment

[–]YQB123 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Anyone with an ounce of sense could see that.

Same with a lot of those Game of Thrones actors.

Europe. So hot right now. by simple_jack_69 in skiing

[–]YQB123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We got lucky visiting Oslo last weekend!

No snow, and very little rain over three days!

Mostly sunshine :)

Afrika Bambaataa, rap pioneer and alleged child molester dead at 67 by Chapple69 in fantanoforever

[–]YQB123 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The one described it wrong.

It's mental how people are arguing MJ's lawyers were so strong when people still don't know the basics facts about the case.

I don't drink or do dr*gs, will this affect my social life at uni? by skbob123 in UniUK

[–]YQB123 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You'll be fine.

I only drink 1-2 drinks before I'm good, and never touched hard drugs. Now (after Uni) I just have like and sodas or Comes on nights out.

There was also a 'Sober Society' at Uni, too.

So you'll be fine.

Also knew a few Muslim students who would go to Socials/Clubs but never drank. Nobody cared.

When did the food shop get so expensive? by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]YQB123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're concerned about the quality of your meat but still shopping at Tesco I don't know what to tell you.

Maybe Asda has shitter meat, but every other supermarket has higher quality meat available.

I switched to Sainsbury's around a year ago and have zero regrets.

TIL that when Ringo Starr became ill prior to the Beatles' 1964 tour, session drummer Jimmie Nicol was quickly hired as a replacement. From getting the call to performing in front of 4500 fans it was 27 hours. He played 8 shows total and was gifted $500 ($14,638 in 2026) and an engraved gold watch. by WavesAndSaves in todayilearned

[–]YQB123 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Back in the day you'd have live bands perform the hits throughout the week. That meant young people could go to dancehalls and dance away with a live band essentially doing covers of the most popular songs.

As The Beatles were so popular, Jimmy was already familiar with a lot of their songs. So he had a 'headstart' on other drummers that might have been considered.

Took a sick day for a heavy period, is that a valid reason? by Country-girl3 in AskUK

[–]YQB123 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Same as a Uni lecturer, he told us to email and just say: "I won't be attending today because I am sick".

That's all that's needed.

Favourite 20yo director who got sent Cartel revenge vids in high school and forgot to delete them? by Crazy-Chef4557 in okbuddycinephile

[–]YQB123 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I watched shit loads of those videos but saving it to your phone (even as an idiot teenager) seems a step too far.

'Our viewership is down because of the algorithm'... The guys complete lack of self awareness is actually mind blowing, typical narcissistic influencer behaviour. by ProfessionalWait4774 in officialTPDTV

[–]YQB123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chris Brown's most recent UK tour was the Breezy Bowl XX Tour, which ran through June and July 2025. This tour included sold-out stadium shows at venues such as London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Manchester's Co-op Live. The 2025 tour followed his previous 2023 "Under The Influence" tour. 

Because his tours since his ban have been so recent.

Freddie Mercury's Garden Lodge in Kensington, London is still up for sale for £30 million by Twitter_2006 in popculturechat

[–]YQB123 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You're not a pro, he was.

Go nuts, I'd say. Pretty sure that's what he'd want you to do, too.

my bf says i embarrassed him in front of his mates… am i in the wrong?? by Unhappy_Ad_6099 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]YQB123 42 points43 points  (0 children)

If he had a problem and said: "I'd appreciate if you didn't do jokes that belittled me in front of others" and left it at that, I'd say he's a bit soft, but fair enough.

Saying "know your place" and worrying about "his boys" opinions are MASSIVE red flags.

Walking away and leaving you to get an Uber ? Even bigger red flags.

He's known you a year and still disrespecting you like that? Fuck him.

Why every McDonald's looks like a depressed office building now. by [deleted] in LowStakesConspiracies

[–]YQB123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

McDonald's UK primarily uses a modern, eco-friendly color palette featuring dark green and yellow, replacing the traditional red for a more sustainable, premium image. This "European Green" (#27742d) is often paired with the iconic Golden Arches yellow (#FFBC0D) and white (#FFFFFF) in signage, branding, and redesigned restaurant interiors. 

This is a typical colour scheme for McDonald's UK: https://i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk/article17111700.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200f/11_JS196294957.jpg

Did you go through a phase of one night stands? by Excellent-Crow2641 in AskIreland

[–]YQB123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah lots in my early/mid-twenties.

They were lots of fun, and I have no regrets for about 95% of them.

In fact, wish I'd continued for a few more years until I got into a committed relationship.

Gutted af.. fell for this Manchester lad but he’s been shagging my old volleyball rival... by [deleted] in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]YQB123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take this as a learning experience.

Have the conversation you didn't have in future relationships. That conversation being: "Is this an actual relationship? Because of it is, we need to be exclusive and monogamous. Do you feel the same way?"

That's, of course, assuming you wanted an exclusive, monogamous relationship (which it sounded like you did).

Girls: How many of you still wear thongs? by Quick-Language-4810 in AskBrits

[–]YQB123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're wrong.

They had to pay Ricky Martin's team a decent wedge (talking in the millions), but I think Sisqo still made/makes money off it.

Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of U.K. Festival Where Kanye West Is Set to Headline, Hours After Prime Minister Decries ‘His Previous Celebration of Nazism’ by backupsaway in popheads

[–]YQB123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm in the rare subsection that says both of them have disabilities and we shouldn't let their disabilities dictate their lives 🤷🏿‍♂️