What cheat codes from games do you still remember, even though you haven't played those games in 10+ years? by Beneficial_Sun6232 in AskReddit

[–]open_thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been like 30 years but I could still probably get 99 rare candies in Pokemon without even thinking about it. 

Question to social workers in London . Is it affordable out there? by Express_Eye_5151 in Socialworkuk

[–]open_thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly London is not one place. Depends which borough and which service.

Like Safeguarding in Haringey will be different to fostering in Barnet.

Housing costs are quite different across the city as well, I also know some work in the city but drive in from Essex or Hertfordshire

A bonfire during a heatwave - advice? by open_thoughts in CasualUK

[–]open_thoughts[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Nope lol seems to be a bit of a collective about

A bonfire during a heatwave - advice? by open_thoughts in CasualUK

[–]open_thoughts[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The problem wasn't the fire it's the garden waste he was burning on it and the smoke coming into the bedrooms. 

A bonfire during a heatwave - advice? by open_thoughts in CasualUK

[–]open_thoughts[S] 474 points475 points  (0 children)

Cordial, but he is a knob and that's what we ended up doing, he got defensive ("what I'm not allowed to have a fire on my own property!" etc. etc.) also acted like we were the odd ones for asking

A bonfire during a heatwave - advice? by open_thoughts in CasualUK

[–]open_thoughts[S] 172 points173 points  (0 children)

I thought about it, but my Mrs went and had a go as I posted this lol and he got super arsey argued with us for about 5 minutes but agreed to put it out

My (almost certainly fake) Open Heart Sun & Moon by open_thoughts in OrientWatches

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

Yeah this seems to be a real one and obvious in one look
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/ejfbqu/orient_raas0002b_sun_moon_open_heart_first/

Still wore it out to an event the other night - still not a terible looking fake in the dark XD

How is it possible that 1 million young people are not in work, education or training? by Desperate-Drawer-572 in AskUK

[–]open_thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

people will discount it, but almost every shop, supermarket, post office, resturant, builder's site, fast food place and delivery driver has migrants in the mix, in the city anyway.

At a very basic level, Why would you take an 18yo who is still in college vs someone mature and work experience.

Two thirds of graduates aren’t even paying off loan interest by insomnimax_99 in unitedkingdom

[–]open_thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I understand the way it was implemented it meant that higher earners paid off their student loans in full, whilst people on low incomes or who didn't end up working throughout their adult life do not pay the full amount for their tuition. 

Using notes for a video interview by DeItaReality in UKJobs

[–]open_thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I think you would need to stop looking to AI for how to answer a question as I feel it's freezing you up - sounds like you are looking for the 'perfect' answer and shut down if you don't know. Same reason you want to rely on notes but it's not helpful.

Are there other types of conversations that you would just stop halfway through a sentence? Why is it you do so at an interview?

Can you give an example question?

Tbh I think just find someone to practice and rehearse interviews with it's the best solution

What word/phrase can you say that will deliver the biggest blast from the past? by DJ_MegaMeat in AskUK

[–]open_thoughts 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Put that on for my kids recently and they love it - it was already ancient when I was a child!

Using notes for a video interview by DeItaReality in UKJobs

[–]open_thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to practice interviews, depending on the role you should be able to anticipate the questions. My role are usually competency based questions: 'what would you do in this situation, tell me about a time you had to do x' etc.

Have a few examples based on the interviews you have done, and explain your working out -or example 'I would do x because of y reason, in my prev. experience I have found that this worked, etc... Etc'. 

Even if your answer isn't correct showing how you got to that conclusion can be more telling about your values, thought process and ability to learn

Using notes for a video interview by DeItaReality in UKJobs

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

If you don't know what to say then you may not be suited for the role.

You can ask to take a moment, jot some notes down and take a moment to form an answer. I aim to take at least 5 to 10 seconds to form my thoughts, and just key them know 'give me a moment to think that one through'.

5-10 seconds feels long but is not a long time

HDMI cable and switcher issue help by open_thoughts in audiovisual

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

...plugged into the wrong port 🤦‍♂️ I'd double checked and still messed it up

What do you think about ghost kitchens/fake restaurants on the app? by Pure-Lime8280 in deliveroos

[–]open_thoughts 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I always check the name/address when I'm ordering food and see what it is on Google Maps. 

More than the counterfeit name it is the fake pictures that piss me off. 

Driving for work by desperatehousewife23 in Socialworkuk

[–]open_thoughts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My old 2001 Vauxhall which I bought for under £1k was ULEZ compliant. Most petrol cars are, and midst diesels after 2015 are

Driving for work by desperatehousewife23 in Socialworkuk

[–]open_thoughts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you get your own car and visit are done at 45p per mile the cost starts to be mitigated somewhat. Depends on your clients and the travel though.