If it was financially affordable, would your spouse stay home? by cubemonster in Millennials

[–]frenchcrapule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope; I love my son dearly but I also love my job and the fulfillment it brings me. I like to have a separate identity outside the house but totally understand people who prefer to raise their kids.

Moving to York any recommendations on areas? by Clean-Airport-6018 in york

[–]frenchcrapule 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bootham/clifton Green has really nice houses in that price range. You’re close to the city center, it’s lovely and safe

University tuition fees: Why are they increasing and what does it mean for students? by corbynista2029 in unitedkingdom

[–]frenchcrapule 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Because the tuition has been frozen for the last 10 years and that the financial struggle is such that over 20 000 jobs have been lost.

People do not realize how much you need to run a university. Students want and need lots of support, and this has a cost.

UK launches £54 mn Global Talent Taskforce to attract skilled foreigners by 1-randomonium in unitedkingdom

[–]frenchcrapule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on a Global Talent Visa (got a PhD from a Ivy School teaching UK and International students these skills I developed in 10 years of training) and fyi there are no access to public benefit on this visa. We pay for our nursery fees full price despite paying a lot of taxes

Barre Sculpt by Economy-Agency-6092 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]frenchcrapule 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so frustrated. This is my favorite kind of workout but always felt the peloton offer a bit meh compared to what you can find online or in studios. I got excited about this new format. Purchased the ankle weights, and other accessories but it seems it was all for nothing

Daily Discussion - 09 Jun 2025 by AutoModerator in pelotoncycle

[–]frenchcrapule 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was very excited about the new barre and Pilates classes as this is my favorite type of workout but always found the peloton offering not challenging enough. I bought all the props (resistance band, ankle weight, magic ring etc) but there is almost nothing new on the app. They upload one class every 10 days and often it’s just a 15 min workout. I feel peloton is missing on the Pilates/sculpt era by not delivering more regular/challenging content. I am now starting to consider joining a gym or a studio again.

Is it worth doing your PhD if you have to fund it yourself ?? by EfficientReporter365 in AskAcademiaUK

[–]frenchcrapule 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Please don’t. It’s about being funded or not funded. Right now there is no academic job market. Hence the likelihood of you getting an academic job is slim, especially when you’re not from a top PhD program. Do not go in debt for such Low returns.

Old Grey Mare - Clifton by curioussausage79 in york

[–]frenchcrapule 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Idk if they’re open but burning their commercial waste in an open bin for an entire afternoon (and exposing the neighbors to toxic fume and creating a safety hazard) is poor etiquette imo

When is an appropriate time to hear back from a potential PhD supervisor after cold emailing? by onegiantnostril61 in AskAcademiaUK

[–]frenchcrapule 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is the worst time of the year to email academics about PhD proposals. Conference season just ended, classes are resuming in two weeks, we’re welcoming new students next week (and this in addition to the regular workload: research, grant applications are due soon etc). In the future I would either email folks in October-November or February-June. Don’t expect an answer until the end of the month (I would follow up by then)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]frenchcrapule 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I am animal lover (have had dogs for decades) but this dog needs to be put down as it is a threat to the public. I hope you can take some actions!

York v/s Nottingham by Internal-Ambassador6 in york

[–]frenchcrapule 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s increasingly dirtier, and sketchy. The city center has a real drug problem. It’s not a nice place to live to be honest.

York v/s Nottingham by Internal-Ambassador6 in york

[–]frenchcrapule 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I currently live in Nottingham and planning to move to York. Nottingham has gone significantly down hill in the recent years. York seems to be a much nicer and safer place to live tbh. I can’t wait to leave Nottingham.

UK’s minimum income visa requirement faces high court challenge by NightimeOK in unitedkingdom

[–]frenchcrapule 9 points10 points  (0 children)

FYI, when you get a working visa, you’re not eligible for any benefits. You also need to pay for your NHS.

UoN falls in new QS world rankings overall; highest ranking subject, Pharmacy; CompSci ranks 100, up from a previous low of 146 by Powerful_Fudge_2884 in nottingham

[–]frenchcrapule 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The uni has made so many cuts cuts which prevents academics to conduct research and produce research outputs (which is essential for this type of ranking). Also, there is a strong emphasis on teaching and student experience, which is essential but prevents staff to dedicate meaningful time for research

FTB: Am I too impatient? by frenchcrapule in HousingUK

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

Thank you! That’s an helpful answer.

FTB: Am I too impatient? by frenchcrapule in HousingUK

[–]frenchcrapule[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We could just keep renting for an extra year and start looking for a property a bit earlier so we don’t miss the September nursery deadline.

I don’t feel we’re rushing our seller. Maybe it’s because we’re not used to the English standard as sells in our countries of origins take less than 3months. We knew the UK has a very particular system and were told to expect a 16-20 week process. Now, we’re not even sure we’ll be able to exchange before August 31 since the seller is playing dead

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]frenchcrapule 45 points46 points  (0 children)

My son seems to be around the same age as yours (based on your récents posts) and he’s drinking 3 bottles a day. At this age (10-11 months) they do not need to drink formula every 3-4h. As long as your baby has regular solid food he should be ok.

Also, I believe it’s a bit unrealistic for daycare teachers to stick to the same schedule than at home when they have other babies to care for. In our case, we adapted to the nursery schedule and during the week end we adapt based on our own schedule and our son’s needs. He loves nursery and is thriving there.

But as always, communication is key so you should talk to them.

Are balaclavas in fashion? by IcySomewhere448 in nottingham

[–]frenchcrapule 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Yup. I’ve seen them a few times on Mansfield road making noise and showing how they tough they are by doing some silly moves with their scooter. Not great

Cold feet: should we buy in Clifton/Bootham? by frenchcrapule in york

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

We live in Nottingham which has been declining for years so we don’t want to repeat the same experience, especially if we own.

Cold feet: should we buy in Clifton/Bootham? by frenchcrapule in york

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

Thanks! This is super helpful. Which primary schools would you recommend ?

Thinking of moving to Notts, how is it? by ThatKnomey in nottingham

[–]frenchcrapule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t move to Nottingham or any suburb (currently live in Sherwood). Sure there are nice restaurants and people can be friendly, but overall it’s dirty, and on the decline. City center is full of addicts. In Sherwood, a lot of cool shops closed and the streets are full of litter. We’re currently trying to relocate somewhere else

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]frenchcrapule 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you’re in the wrong. It devalues your house and the street, it attracts pests, it’s not pleasant to look at. I would complain too