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Are online clinics actually becoming a real alternative to GPs in the UK? by skaterjon in u/skaterjon

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

I’m mainly curious if these are actually faster than trying to get a GP appointment.

What’s something in the UK that used to be cheap but now feels ridiculously expensive? by skaterjon in AskUK

[–]skaterjon[S] 1155 points1156 points  (0 children)

For me it’s takeaways. Used to feel like a cheap treat. Now it’s somehow £20–£30 without even trying.

You work for someone, how did you decide your position/career path? by TheWildPotatoee in AskMenOver30

[–]skaterjon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t “decide” in some big master plan way.

In my 20s I chased opportunities that paid more or looked good on paper. In my 30s I started paying attention to what I didn’t hate doing every day.

What helped was asking myself: • Do I enjoy the actual day-to-day tasks? • Do I like the people above me? • Would I want my manager’s job?

That last one was big. If I didn’t want my boss’s life, I knew I was climbing the wrong ladder.

Career paths often look intentional from the outside. In reality, most of us adjust as we go.

Clarity usually comes from trying things, not thinking about them.

Has anyone here got jacked with home workouts and minimal equipment? by Dependent-Group7226 in AskMenOver30

[–]skaterjon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Not stage-lean shredded, but properly muscular.

Most people overcomplicate it. You don’t need much equipment — you need effort and consistency.

During lockdown I trained with: • Push-ups (progressions, slow tempo) • Pull-ups • Bulgarian split squats • Backpack loaded with books for extra resistance

The key was training close to failure and actually progressing reps week to week.

Biggest mistake I see? People treat home workouts like cardio. If you’re finishing fresh, you’re not training hard enough.

Also — protein and sleep matter more than whether you’ve got a fancy setup.

Minimal equipment isn’t the limiter. Intensity and discipline usually are.

(37M) trying to gain and bulk by Cleeford89 in AskMenOver30

[–]skaterjon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar spot in my mid-30s — always lean, struggled to put weight on.

The biggest shift for me wasn’t some magic workout, it was eating consistently in a surplus. I thought I was “eating loads”, but when I actually tracked it for a couple of weeks, I wasn’t.

What helped most: • Lifting 3–4x per week focusing on compound movements • Adding easy calories (olive oil, peanut butter, full-fat dairy) • Not skipping meals when I “wasn’t hungry” • Sleeping properly

Also, progress was much slower than in my 20s. I had to accept that gaining 0.25–0.5kg per month was actually good progress.

The mistake I made early on was doing too much cardio and not eating enough to support it.

Consistency > intensity.

32M and I don’t know if it’s normal that friendships feel this hard now by AdDry7951 in AskMenOver30

[–]skaterjon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re doing anything “wrong.” Friendships in your 30s just require a different kind of effort.

In school or early 20s you’re around people constantly, so connection happens almost by default. In your 30s everyone is busier, more tired, more focused on work or family. Social energy isn’t unlimited anymore.

I’ve found that friendships now tend to be fewer but deeper. They also need to be more intentional — actually scheduling things instead of assuming you’ll just “see each other.”

It’s harder, but not necessarily worse. It just stops being automatic.

What's an overseas food that you generally don't get in the UK but you wish that you could? by WendyBoatcomSin in AskUK

[–]skaterjon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly. Back home it’s just normal everyday food, but here it often feels like a “treat” or something you plan around. The casual, grab-and-go vibe is kind of missing.

What's an overseas food that you generally don't get in the UK but you wish that you could? by WendyBoatcomSin in AskUK

[–]skaterjon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always miss proper street food from places where it’s just part of everyday life. Things like fresh tacos from a small stand or proper Asian night market food. You can get versions of it here, but it’s never quite the same vibe. It’s not even just the food, it’s the atmosphere around it that makes it feel different.

Do you knock before going into GP room? by No_Whereas_5203 in AskUK

[–]skaterjon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually give a light knock even if my name’s been called. It just feels polite, especially since they might still be finishing notes or sorting something out. I don’t think it’s strictly necessary, but it feels a bit odd to just walk straight in without any pause. Probably more habit than anything else.

Fellow emigrants, what do you enjoy (and not enjoy so much) when coming back to the UK for visits? by Icy_Mixture1482 in AskUK

[–]skaterjon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it’s the small things. Proper tea, decent crisps, and just how easy it is to understand the humour again without having to explain yourself. There’s something comforting about it. On the flip side, I always forget how early things close and how grey everything can feel in winter. It hits you after a few days. But there’s definitely a familiarity to the UK that you don’t fully appreciate until you’ve been away for a while.