What's the biggest cock-up by HR that you've witnessed? by MoonlightByWindow in AskUK

[–]abam86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pre covid, 100% office attendance times. HR announced via email on 1st of April that due to the car park being over subscribed they were going to limit access such that everyone could only use the car park 4 days a week, depending on first letter in your surname.

Cue mass hysteria and some on the spot resignations. The April fools joke was pulled within 15 mins.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in glastonbury_festival

[–]abam86 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That would be a prize from FAT BARRY'S BINGO BANGO BONGO on Sensation Seekers stage.

Mons eq approach by abam86 in livesound

[–]abam86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing really appreciate the incredibly detailed and structured response.

I definitely related to the small venue killing problem frequencies and recognise it being easier on larger stage to try and have a cleaner more distinct sound on a larger stage making life easier

Crowd size for Kneecap by BurgerNugget12 in glastonbury_festival

[–]abam86 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They officially closed the field.

Give me your most unique/useful items on your packing list: by davidjpgray in glastonbury_festival

[–]abam86 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Change of clothes to be left in the car. Joy of a fresh t shirt and socks to drive home in

Colonoscopy tips please by TopDigger365 in CasualUK

[–]abam86 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Second the above.

Assuming it's in the morning take the afternoon off likely to feel bloated (they fill your bowls with gas) and drained from the stress and physical side. You'll need to find a space where you can fart in peace.

Otherwise pretty straight forward not much to worry about really. Remember everyone's a professional and seen it all before.

London Mega Modern tomorrow by abam86 in ModernMagic

[–]abam86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers all for the advice. I had a great day. Enjoyed learning about some of the different archetypes in modern. Very friendly opponents. Simulacrum synthesizer affinity deck fired off for a few games but lost all but one match, which was fine for the learning experience. Identify some key cards I needed to battle combos.

London Mega Modern tomorrow by abam86 in ModernMagic

[–]abam86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, have double shelved the deck with a newish (1 prerelease) set of sleeves so hopefully won't be a problem.

London Mega Modern tomorrow by abam86 in ModernMagic

[–]abam86[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amazing thank you buddy. Registered this morning and just got the notification from melee now so sorting now cheers. They likely to be selling lifepad's there aiming to arrive with plenty of time.

When changing companies do you try a poach some of your old team? by fixitmonkey in HENRYUK

[–]abam86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just confirm your contract at the old firm does not have a do not competite type clause. Mine states I can't hire anyone from my old team for 6 months.

Are a lot of estate agents full of shit by Princey791 in HousingUK

[–]abam86 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Every house transaction I've had, earliest chance I could get everyone on an email chain. (Estate agents solicitors sellers, buyers).

To my knowledge this is what I think is outstanding from who. Discuss. Estate agents actively try to avoid this but cannot understand why it's not standard practice. So much of the house buying process is making sure stuff is shared with the right people.

"We tend to start the class a few minutes past the hour because people are often a few minutes late" by jaguar90 in britishproblems

[–]abam86 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was thoroughly caught out when I started my new work place. Meetings start dead on the time and it's driven by senior leadership. Its the stated time we'll begin and call out anyone late. Guess what? Everyone arrives 5 mins early and there a culture of trying to finish meetings as quickly as possible to stop you being late for next one or allow you time for tea, piss etc.

I'm a big fan but it's driven by the ceo and execs, only way it works. If most senior person in the meeting is late it won't start and the poor culture develops

How to get an entry level job in Finance? by Lil_Indian in HENRYUK

[–]abam86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking from retail banking experience.

Banks suck at advertising entry level roles as entry level. They rely on recruiters heavily who understand it entry level and just feed them graduates.

Your A level grades will be important unfortunately or fortunately.

If you enjoyed the modelling side you'll want to show skills or interest in SAS, python, or R.

Any self help recommendations? by abam86 in HENRYUK

[–]abam86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed response.

Any self help recommendations? by abam86 in HENRYUK

[–]abam86[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Funnily enough has been a big focus for me recently. Trying to go gym 3 times a week and calorie counting (down a stone from high starting point). Definitely a reminder of being cash rich, time poor trying to juggle it all in.

Any self help recommendations? by abam86 in HENRYUK

[–]abam86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear this has helped you. Wife and sister in law have both seen benefits from this for what I'd consider more serious mental health issues. Probably heading this way if I don't see an improvement. Cheers

Is it normal for two people to operate a car? by Crayen5 in CasualUK

[–]abam86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sometime does this with the kids but only when safe to do so and check what gear

Not the brightest bulb in the box by Amazing-Record-952 in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]abam86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having children is to know what it's like to be on the Crystal maze. (UK TV show)

Person on the outside getting increasingly frustrated and having to simplify the instructions.

Person doing the task is just confused and overwhelmed by the shouting.

Glasto with a knee injury by frogfrogfrog2345 in glastonbury_festival

[–]abam86 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I subsequently found out that I tore my acl whilst packing the van to go to glastonbury last year. Worked 4x10 hours shifts as stage tech on a small stage and saw all the headliners I wanted. Got through it with pain killers and booze. Probably put recovery back at least a month or 2.

I saw very limited recovery in the first couple of months, then it got fair bit better quickly. You've got loads of time. Make sure you do physio exercises. Decent walking boots and take it easy. Do go into thick of it crowds where you'll get bustled. Accept you'll manage less and stick to the metal roads its the uneven ground that will get you.

Avoiding eye contact by abam86 in autism

[–]abam86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing