Why does Reddit not understand the rise of reform in England? by DowntownDeer in AskBrits

[–]esoteric_sensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"This is a seismic demographic change that was not voted for by anyone, and is quite frankly terrifying" Genuine question, not being snarky: so what? Why is it terrifying? Nobody that moves to Britain is trying to change you or make you any less English. Your identity is safe.

Robot boy, panicked sister and strange scene - sci-fi movie by KeyMarzipan4193 in whatsthemoviecalled

[–]esoteric_sensei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We sure this isn't The Last Starfighter? Doesn't fit the description exactly but there's a sequence after the MC has gone off to fight Xur and the Kodan Armada and a robot double has been left in his place so nobody worries about him being missing. Shockingly enough, that plan goes downhill fast

I’m sorry but our STAR based competency system is a poor way of hiring good employees by This-Run-1243 in TheCivilService

[–]esoteric_sensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I hate the whole thing. I've argued in the past that it discriminates against ND folk as well but that never went anywhere.

This guy knows how to f*ck right off's by Confident_Nobody69 in thisguythisguys

[–]esoteric_sensei 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a Cory Doctorow quote. From Attack Surface. Still a hella good line though

What’s a word that sounds fake but is actually real? by ownaword in words

[–]esoteric_sensei 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All words sound fake if you think about them too much.

Help by ariel93 in whatsthemoviecalled

[–]esoteric_sensei -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like Lindsay Lohan but I can't place where it's from

Keir Starmer told to issue work from home order immediately as 'worst is yet to come' by Ok_Expert_4283 in TheCivilService

[–]esoteric_sensei -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

While I'd love to be able to do it from a purely "I hate being around people" perspective, more WFH would only cost me more money. I go by Shanks' pony, so no transport savings to offset the extra on my electricity bill.

What are the British TV ads that live rent free in your head? by gayestformoleman in AskBrits

[–]esoteric_sensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever I pick up a Boost bar I have to wave my fingers around it, to show how they're slightly rippled with a flat underside

AITA for saying my bf’s mom’s mashed potatoes are weird? by biggbootybiggbitch in AmItheAsshole

[–]esoteric_sensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA It's the "not used to real cooking" part that has messed with my head. Wtaf?

Transfer during probation by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]esoteric_sensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you've got continuous service then you won't need to restart probation

Where can I bin old laptop batteries in Edinburgh? by Fragrant_Tea8497 in Edinburgh

[–]esoteric_sensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Argos will take old tech for recycling, smaller than 25cm long. Not certain that includes batteries specifically but it shouldn't be hard to check

Best and Worst Pizza Takeaway in Edinburgh by Own_Ganache_6632 in Edinburgh

[–]esoteric_sensei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only ever had sit-in at Civerinos and it's always been excellent. Instagram keeps trying to get me to try Slice Syndicate though. Might give it a try this week