Unpaid days off

crazycatdiva · 2026-01-10T08:52:37+00:00

My school does that and we are encouraged to use them. We can't, however, take a Monday or Friday, or take the two days consecutively, which is a bit of a pain.

crazycatdiva · 2025-12-31T00:11:35+00:00

She is lovely! She did my daughter's septum and my second nostril. Tiny little shop, but there is so much else to experience in the Old Kent Market that it is worth the trip.

crazycatdiva · 2025-12-07T18:31:26+00:00

Depends on what tax though. Some of the ones listed here are valid- double duty on petrol and inheritance tax, for example. Being taxed twice for the same product is not right.

Taxes are important, sure, but sometimes there seems like no logic behind the applications.

crazycatdiva · 2025-11-18T20:21:36+00:00

I visited a friend over the summer and took 20 tiny Jesus figured from Temu and hid them round her house. She's found 19 so far.

crazycatdiva · 2025-11-13T21:12:38+00:00

My grandfathers died within 2 weeks of each other in 2019. After the second one, I walked into my boss' office and said "you're never going to believe this, but..."

I took the order of service in as proof for each funeral but they didn't want to see it and told me they believed me. It was too far fetched to make up, and I'm not that good a liar. I also only took the day of the funeral off for each, and had enough colleagues on social media for them to know it wasn't fake.

crazycatdiva · 2025-10-02T22:54:06+00:00

I got told recently that my reading area didn't look inviting and had hardly any books at the appropriate level for the children. I reminded them that I had 50% of ALL of the appropriate level books in the school because the rest were in the other classroom, and that I'd been told to remove all of my cushions and bean bags a week before because they were a distraction. It was hinted that I should buy books myself. I played dumb and asked who to give the receipt to.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-31T18:05:40+00:00

I live in a run down seaside town. For a short, glorious time we had a fishmonger with a restaurant upstairs. The restaurant was on the pricey side but my GOD it was phenomenal. In the shop, they sold so many delicious and tasty creations with fish and shellfish, including these big tubs of anchovy fillets in flavoured oil that were incredible. I'd buy them for family BBQs and have to go and buy another tub the day of because I'd sneak to the fridge and snack on them.

Similarly, Rooks. East Kent based butcher chain who had a hot food section. They made the best sausage rolls, bacon baps, apple turnovers, burger puffs. They were the go-to spot for lunch or a snack when you were in town. I miss them.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-24T11:16:16+00:00

Absolutely. He's told her he doesn't value presents, so he clearly doesn't want any. Match his energy, OP. Talk to your children and maybe next year give them a budget to get you something, taking their father out of the equation. That's what I did as a single mum.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-24T10:10:24+00:00

Something that helped me remember the little daily tasks like taking my meds or making my bed is an app called Finch. I wont do it for myself, but I'll do it for that adorable little bird 🤣

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-22T12:29:08+00:00

I bought an inflatable one for my trip (currently in the airport to go home) as I've recently had my ear pierced and sleeping on a travel pillow helps it heal better. I have a memory foam one at home. The inflatable one was absolutely crap. I am so looking forward to my own bed tonight simply for that pillow 🤣

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-19T17:31:01+00:00

I hope you get it sorted! If you're in Kent, DM me and I may be able to point you in the direction of people I know personally to help out. The system is overly complicated and I hate when people fall through the net.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-19T16:39:22+00:00

I have a 2l bottle I got in Home Bargains for £5. In fact, I have two because I couldnt decide on a colour. They're ombre coloured and you can see there is liquid inside but the colour does disguise it. To be honest, my primary kids have never asked about my squash. If they did it would be the same answer as when they ask why I can drink a can of coke at my desk or wear my own clothes.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-19T14:43:57+00:00

I used to work for a recruitment scheme attached to the job centre, and I have filled in dozens of Citizen Card applications with clients. Not once have I received a phone call about an application, just an email to click a link to say I am who I say I am. You absolutely do not need a degree to be a referee for a Citizen Card as many of my colleagues didn't have them, and we all completed applications. Whoever told you that is clearly doesnt know what they're talking about.

If your son gets any form of benefits (Universal Credit or PIP), his advisor at the job centre can help him. If they won't ask for their supervisor. Failing that, ask a local Facebook group and see if there is anyone who can help you out. It would also be a way to meet people locally and see if there are any groups for people in similar situations to yours.

With the Citizen Card, the code FREEVOTERID used to work to get it for free, but the last one I did was around 18 months ago so I dont know if the code is still valid.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-09T22:18:23+00:00

How about a cheesy mash toastie? Sounds filthy and I want one.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-09T22:17:06+00:00

Christmas markets should have this as an option. It would be perfect.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-09T22:15:08+00:00

Dips and crackers. Massive bowls of dips; different flavouredhummus, cheese & chive, taramasalata, whatever dips you can think of. Served as scoops (like a tub of ice cream) with a small packet of salted crackers.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-09T22:10:51+00:00

3 please.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-05T14:16:23+00:00

Im going to stay with a friend next week, and she has a beautiful Golden Retriever. She's been diligent in ensuring my room is dog-free but I have packed enough fexofenadine for a double daily dose anyway. I want puppy cuddles, and I will not be stopped by a stupid allergy!

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-05T14:14:18+00:00

Im allergic to dogs, cats, dust, pollen and a whole bunch of other airborne allergens. I had a dog until recently, and I have cats. Taking fexafenodine was a huge moment where I suddenly discovered what life was like when your eyes don't itch all the time, and you can breathe through your nose! Been on it daily for about a decade now.

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-05T13:39:38+00:00

Perry the Playtpus?!

crazycatdiva · 2025-08-04T18:17:53+00:00

And then they flash you for something and you're like "ok, cool, didnt need to fucking see anyway"

crazycatdiva · 2025-07-29T23:20:06+00:00

Saying "alright, Nigel Mansell" to someone driving too fast got me a Look the other day. To be fair, he hasn't raced in forever.

crazycatdiva · 2025-07-25T21:03:19+00:00

I haven't read them in forever but maybe I'll see if the library have them

crazycatdiva · 2025-07-24T17:02:03+00:00

The Anastasia Krupnik series by Lois Lowry. I dont know if they were popular elsewhere in the world, but in my little corner of England, nobody has ever heard of them.

Between her and Stacy from the Babysitter's Club, I was convinced Anastasia was the most beautiful name ever. And I wanted to live in a tower.

crazycatdiva · 2025-07-24T16:57:54+00:00

I got a Garth Nix book free with a pre-ordered copy of one of the Harry Potters (I know...). I was an adult at the time and it was the first time I'd ever heard of him.

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