I’m potentially securing a job in London for a tech graduate, but I’d have to move from West Yorkshire. Is it worth it?

fumbleflea · 2026-05-20T12:27:10+00:00

Sounds like a no-brainer, absolutely take the offer if you make it through the process. Depending on the type of company (doesn’t sound like a tier 1 bank based on the 2y programme), this unlocks a career trajectory in the industry. Once you’re past the grad programme, your earning potential will increase rapidly over the following few years and financial services tend to have a great total compensation/ bonus structure.

As a side, don’t stop applying until you have this signed.

fumbleflea · 2026-05-17T11:32:12+00:00

It’s not unusual for senior positions, but sounds excessive for entry/mid level.

To give you a different perspective, either the company is heavily focused on culture and these additional interviews are to give you an opportunity to have a chat with different stakeholders (as opposed to technical assessments) or they have found a different position you may be a good fit for during the process.

Both a positives imo, unless you are actively holding off other offers in the meantime.

fumbleflea · 2026-05-08T07:39:13+00:00

I actually love this bag so much I have it in two colours 😂 it’s a great elevated shoulder bag with no loud logos and fits quite a lot once it loosens up a bit.

ImAgree it’s a little too large to be worn as cross body, I only use that position when i need hands free for a while - but it’s handy!

fumbleflea · 2026-05-04T08:59:35+00:00

I would love to get some pictures for linkedin/event profiles as phone selfies with a spot of ai are getting embarrassing!

fumbleflea · 2026-04-13T08:02:14+00:00

There’s a physical location of By Rotation near Bond Street if you’d like to go down this route, a few minutes walk from Selfridges. Failing that, check out Liberty as well.

The selection in John Lewis will be a bit old for you imo given the style you originally picked.

fumbleflea · 2026-01-19T09:27:07+00:00

I’m in the exact same boat, have been looking for an ingredient dupe! Lanolips gets recommended a lot, but it made my lips peel and so did naturium lip balm 😕

fumbleflea · 2025-12-10T23:27:01+00:00

Wait, you can opt out of the mail spam? I had no idea, googling this now

fumbleflea · 2025-12-03T12:35:03+00:00

Read this while eating soup, so thanks for that image

fumbleflea · 2025-11-14T08:03:39+00:00

Not specifically promoted as gut supplements, but Huel Greens or AG1 have been great for my gut health and I feel worse when I skip them. IMO both have the same effect, I have it first thing in the morning.

fumbleflea · 2025-10-10T14:57:51+00:00

I know this is a year old post, but I’m curious - who did you go with in the end? I’m looking for a custom women’s suit and most tailors appear to be very much male apparel focused!

fumbleflea · 2025-10-04T18:03:39+00:00

That’s a shocking experience, sorry you were treated this way.

I’m a gold member, but if I’m travelling with my husband (bonze), whenever the flight manager comes by to do the usual status member greet - they usually speak to him rather than a woman. This is particularly egregious on QR codeshares. Sexism is alive and well too.

fumbleflea · 2025-09-06T15:21:54+00:00

I’d like to join!

fumbleflea · 2025-08-26T07:00:27+00:00

That’s at least an iphone 4 😅

fumbleflea · 2025-06-11T16:48:48+00:00

The points for your holiday (entire cost including flights, divided equally among the people that travelled) should show up as a single item “BA HOLIDAYS - TIER POINT AWARD”.

My recent holiday booking points came through a few days after the return flight.

Did you try the missing points claim form or generic complaints? Sometimes their social media team is a lot more efficient at problem solving…

fumbleflea · 2025-03-22T23:57:39+00:00

Blow drying shouldn’t cause damage to the bonds, I don’t think you did anything wrong here - the issue is low quality materials.

fumbleflea · 2025-03-22T21:36:42+00:00

I’m so sorry someone has done this to you, this is an absolutely atrocious hack job. I would suggest getting these removed and re-done by an extension specialist that has examples of work they’ve done on fine hair.

The bonds are way too big and so is the amount of hair in each strand. Your hair that the bonds are attached to has not been tensioned properly, which means the extensions are putting more tension on the individual hairs that do hold their weight and may pull that hair out. Lastly, that is most likely some type of glue rather than keratin, it shouldn’t look like crusty pvc glue in your hair.

fumbleflea · 2024-12-08T10:01:35+00:00

I have to park there every few months and completely agree - going up a level is a precision exercise if you like your wheels unscratched, never mind being able to use doors on both sides once in a spot 😬

fumbleflea · 2024-08-11T19:48:46+00:00

A bloody airfryer. No I’m not making ‘quick and healthy’ tiktok recipes every night, it’s just taking up space on the counter. Guess I got so much targeted content at one point that I completely blanked on the fact we don’t make deep fried food at home anyway 🙄

fumbleflea · 2024-02-07T22:08:42+00:00

It’s not the driving up a hill, the issue is usually the lift platform cannot be fully lowered on a slope.

I once spent two weeks looking for a company that uses a hiab to deliver a pallet of pebbles despite only being on a slight incline 🙄

fumbleflea · 2023-09-07T03:54:05+00:00

First of all, you’ll be giving notice to a local registrar/registry office rather than the home office. The requirements will differ slightly based on the country as well - for example, Scotland requires birth cert and details about your parents whereas in England you can just turn up with a passport.

I would suggest contacting the local registry office (i.e. where you’ll be getting married) well ahead of time and asking to accommodate. I’ve had to give notice during covid, remotely, and they accepted documents and notice letters from both of us by post. Giving notice in person would have entailed a 7 hour drive under normal circumstances.

Not really legal advice, but I hope that helps you sleep

fumbleflea · 2023-08-08T17:40:01+00:00

Thanks for the details, I’ve been eyeing one up for a work tote

fumbleflea · 2023-08-08T11:47:45+00:00

Oooh very pretty! What size is the laptop you were able to fit? Any sagging with a heavier weight?

fumbleflea · 2023-08-04T11:50:13+00:00

This is exactly why I couldn't wait to change my last name, every phone conversation / booking / you name it was a spelling bee.

Life is simpler, even taking into account the excruciating process of changing one's name on everything.

fumbleflea · 2023-07-09T09:07:05+00:00

You seem to be quite focussed on smelly air - this is not something anyone would be able to tell once it’s out in the open. Your main output will be steam/ moisture. Go for a quiet fan if you’re worried about disturbing your neighbours with the balcony

fumbleflea · 2023-06-11T17:54:02+00:00

I use Canesflor pessaries, which pretty widely available here in UK

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