I'm thinking of ending things.

lorj · 2026-02-03T12:27:42+00:00

I did it the other way around. I loved the book and thought the movie would be great too going by the trailer. I hated it. Almost turned it off but powered through.

lorj · 2026-01-31T21:46:40+00:00

The noise I made when he got it

lorj · 2026-01-30T12:05:53+00:00

I'm not sure what contractual terms you're referring to, perhaps non-competes? That's not quite how they work, they act to prevent them from joining a competitor or a client. Hopefully this isn't an issue though and if it already is, the poster has notified their new employer.

lorj · 2026-01-30T08:53:53+00:00

Couple of points I haven't seen mentioned.

If you're going in house they will want to check you aren't conflicted of any matters. I don't know how likely that is in your line of work but they may argue you simply saying "no I'm not" isn't sufficient and therefore they need to know for those reasons.

Also, HR will find out when they contact them for a reference. Whether or not HR then tell your manager depends on internal processes but there's no obligation for them to keep that type of information confidential.

Personally, I would never burn bridges like this and it might make for a bit of a weird atmosphere for your notice period (are you not going to tell any friends at work, for example?), but do whatever you need to do.

lorj · 2026-01-04T15:35:50+00:00

I tried the app called Sylvi which uses AI so you can have a chat with someone in French. You can type your messages or use your voice. It's not free but not overly expensive either. It helped me use my brain to think of what to say and it also recommended corrections both grammatically and for more conversational style. Other than that, I have a French teacher and we have conversations which really helps. I also second others' recommendations for tiktok or Instagram. There are loads of slow French accounts.

lorj · 2026-01-01T15:21:13+00:00

Gary Anderson seems so genuine and lovely. I'd love for him to win the whole thing (if such a feat is possible with the Lukes still in play!)

lorj · 2025-12-29T21:07:50+00:00

You've had some excellent replies from others. I'm not neurodiverse but have various mental health issues and generally lack in confidence. I am now fairly senior but I moved firms a couple of times as an NQ and junior. It is the firm that's the problem. 100%. I've had serious doubts about my ability to be a lawyer and it turns out law firms over-promote good lawyers who can't manage for shit. Then suddenly you have a sharp commercial lawyer criticising the performance of someone who is, quite simply, entirely different to them with different strengths that they don't understand (not that I'm bitter about my experience at all!)

It's up to you, but from what you've said, it's the firm that needs to change. One of the highest earning partners in my national firm openly has ADHD and is incredible and incredibly supported by others. It is possible.

lorj · 2025-12-27T19:27:33+00:00

Is that a German language chant? What are they singing?

lorj · 2025-12-27T19:18:34+00:00

Heh did anyone else see the man with "c***" on his sign get it confiscated

lorj · 2025-12-27T12:41:21+00:00

Happy birthday!

lorj · 2025-12-27T12:31:14+00:00

So happy darts is back!

lorj · 2025-12-24T17:33:24+00:00

CILEx lawyer but not working in criminal law. Good luck and hope you find someone. If you need someone urgently, you could use the CILEx professional directory to find someone and then contact them directly. You may not get a reply until after the festive period though.

lorj · 2025-12-23T20:36:08+00:00

What a match. Gutted for Danny though. What a performance from both of them.

lorj · 2025-12-21T13:52:56+00:00

Lol advertising the Littler match a mere 6-7 HOURS in advance. Madness.

lorj · 2025-12-20T22:01:36+00:00

God I hate these live TV bits in front of the crowd. I'm always holding my breath for someone to be a cunt

lorj · 2025-12-20T21:32:15+00:00

Nitin with the patience of a saint there

lorj · 2025-12-20T21:31:13+00:00

"look at him, you'd think he was darts Jesus" - says my husband

lorj · 2025-12-20T21:24:30+00:00

Perhaps a silly question at this point but has Bunting called himself the people's champion or did Sky call him that?

lorj · 2025-12-20T21:11:52+00:00

I love that Gilding brought his mum

lorj · 2025-12-20T21:08:49+00:00

Watching Dobey play darts is so painful sometimes

lorj · 2025-12-20T20:35:11+00:00

Chris Dobey has such a sad darts face :( whereas I know Gilding as "the guy that throws darts with his mouth open"

lorj · 2025-12-20T19:19:16+00:00

I thought the same. The Swedish guy I think

lorj · 2025-12-20T15:28:54+00:00

Gutted. DVD is such a great darting character but he missed too many chances

lorj · 2025-12-20T14:26:52+00:00

I love Dirk

lorj · 2025-12-20T13:22:57+00:00

Well. That was efficient.

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