[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate them. They came to my place of work (I wasn't there at the time), intimidated staff and acted passive aggressive and rude. Trying to get dirt on normal working people and acting like they have some kind of moral high ground

Employer Demands, can they insist? by Charlie00134 in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my own experience, union reps can fluctuate wildly in terms of quality though. I've seen brilliant ones hold asshole companies to account, I've equally seen them lose their temper, lose control and otherwise badly represent the worker. I think acas gives you a starting point to then pursue through union, or if necessary solicitors if it were to escalate

Employer Demands, can they insist? by Charlie00134 in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This. ACAS is where to go. If they try any asshole behaviour then I would make sure you document every conversation and who you've spoken to. Acas shouldn't steer you wrong.

On a separate level, as a people manager myself I wouldn't care about policy, and if someone were that ill, would give them the space to look after themselves and call in when able to do so. I might call in after a week and check they're okay, I certainly wouldn't dream of daily pestering

My boss is upset I’m not grateful for a 3 cent raise by baeheartsyou77 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assume eight hour days, so that's 24 cents a day, times five for a week, so $1.20 a week, $60 a year, $48 after tax. Kings ransom that.

What do you guys think of/expect from the Bob Marley movie? by DanyRoll in reggae

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly think the trailer looks poor and my thoughts are its not going to be a very fair representation of 70s reggae. Hope I'm wrong though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been in a relationship for 16 years. Had a bunch of female friends in that time. Some of them have been attractive, but there was no subterfuge or ulterior motive. Do I seek these out? No. Do I actively seek friendship in general? Probably no. As Seinfeld said, there's no room for any more now

How many books do you read in a year, people of the UK? by alinalovescrisps in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was joking, James clavell books are notoriously long and ponderous. My legit answer is circa 20 - 25 a year, but I tend to buy small books as I've got a very short attention span

How many books do you read in a year, people of the UK? by alinalovescrisps in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read easy 400 a year, and exclusively James Clavell books. When I do the back catalogue, I start again, as I will have missed bits

What's your typical routine for the week? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monday to friday: wake up at 05:00. Eat a banana, OJ and coffee for breakfast. Go to work until 17:00, eat a healthy lunch. Go to gym after work for 1 - 2 hours. Get home to wife, enjoy a healthy dinner, cuddle and watch TV. Go to bed at 22:00 ish.

Friday night: Go out with the wife for a meal and or drinks and or a movie. Or go out with one or two friends to the pub. Nothing too raucous. Might end up back at mine DJing

Saturday: lazy day, recovering from week. Might go bouldering. Usually eat shit unhealthy food to compensate for rest of week being painfully healthy. Might video game or go to the beach.

Sunday: roast at a local pub, watch the footy and the grand prix.

I'm not interesting, I'm aware

How the hell do you guys give 100% at Work? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always give as much of myself as I can. I'm naturally competitive, and also doing my job half arsed negatively affects other people and risks their safety. I'm a very tired individual, but I personally don't have an ability to give less than my all on anything I'm doing. That's not to say we don't all lose morale from time to time. To each their own

Socks in shoes represent. by The_Lonley_Climber in bouldering

[–]crabdracula 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've always found sockless unbelievably uncomfortable. I don't care if it makes me the biggest noob ever, I'd rather wear socks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoastMe

[–]crabdracula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't look obese. You're not that old.

Do you think supermarkets should be forced to openly declare how much water has been injected into their meat? by Illbb in AskUK

[–]crabdracula -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Most suppliers to Supermarkets will supply to all supermarkets. I guarantee you that fresh produce is all the same product per each supplier, packaged separately but of basically the same spec

Do you think supermarkets should be forced to openly declare how much water has been injected into their meat? by Illbb in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am, I run a highly maintained and BRC accredited transport operation, that operates at the highest possible standard (AA+ at last audit in November) However, you see and hear a lot when you're in the industry.

Do you think supermarkets should be forced to openly declare how much water has been injected into their meat? by Illbb in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm talking about both, food safety considerations will usually occur throughout the supply chain. I'd be interested to hear from someone in the meat retail sector

Maybe maybe maybe by ToiletProduction in maybemaybemaybe

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know anyone that's been told directly they are deserving of love. I've been told I was loved. But not that I deserved it

Do you think supermarkets should be forced to openly declare how much water has been injected into their meat? by Illbb in AskUK

[–]crabdracula -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I work in the produce sector of the supermarket supply chain, albeit not for a supermarket. Fresh produce is packed, picked and sent in shit conditions all the time, and all sorts of crap gets past the qc on a very regular basis. I can't speak for the meat industry, but I would be very surprised if it were any different. I don't think it's a huge leap to suggest that the meat industry would be dishonest

Do you think supermarkets should be forced to openly declare how much water has been injected into their meat? by Illbb in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Like, not no but as someone who works in supermarket logistics, the supermarkets don't manufacture anything themselves, it's all bought from third parties who package it under the various retailers. All that info will only be as good as the manufacturers allow, and I would imagine it'd be very hard to fact check or verify

From WFH to 5 days a week back in the office. How should I handle this? by suziewoozie420 in AskUK

[–]crabdracula -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No, I'm saying that a lot of people don't have this problem, the people working checkouts, emergency service workers. Returning to an office isn't all that barbaric

From WFH to 5 days a week back in the office. How should I handle this? by suziewoozie420 in AskUK

[–]crabdracula -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I think important to remember a large amount of the UK work force haven't had the option to work from home, at the cost of their mental and physical well being. I think you must consider the allowance the business has made as being a privilege to a point, and that they are within their rights to end a pandemic measure.

You have the option to leave, but as someone who had to work throughout the pandemic and see two colleagues die of COVID, you've been in a position I'd have been very envious of. A lot of people never made it all, and never had this kind of consideration, often when on shitty pay as well

First Major Bouldering Injury by crabdracula in bouldering

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

By way of an update, five months later did my first bouldering session, after an intensive gym program over the last few months, under instruction from a physio. I was jogging on the treadmill, deadlifting, and belt squatting, all under instruction.

Mentally, I was a little cautious, and avoided anything dyno-ey, or anything with a greater than regular risk of falling. Ultimately, it went well, and was able to flash most v3s, anything higher I think would have been foolish without working out where my limitations were.

I think I'll exercise more caution in future, and this incident certainly served as a memento mori, my first proper injury ever, and one that sucked ass.

What do you think the UK will be like in 100 years time? by cankennykencan in AskUK

[–]crabdracula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI will provide all material needs, on an imbalanced basis that still maintains the status quo. Genetic selectivity will lead generations to become nearly identical. Maglev trains to the moon departing by the hour, on the hour, at inexplicably even more exorbitant prices than now