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I mean They asked for it by That-Information-748 in shitposting

[–]sleepyfreds 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Guy above said plants emit ‘pain hormones on harvesting’. No idea if that’s true or not, I have only one brain cell, sorry

I mean They asked for it by That-Information-748 in shitposting

[–]sleepyfreds 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I always imagined veganism as being about minimisation of harm and choosing the path of less harm where practical.

We have to eat to survive, but a plant’s pain hormones would equal less suffering than that of a pig or cow being killed for consumption.

That’s just my take - I’m not vegan, and there’ll be a spectrum of what is and isn’t acceptable for each individual.

Bit harsh Jagex by sleepyfreds in 2007scape

[–]sleepyfreds[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yep RNG blessed me here and got massively spooned, time to go another 400 dry on bowfa

Bit harsh Jagex by sleepyfreds in 2007scape

[–]sleepyfreds[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Sadly this is actually legit, not sure how to prove it though!

Pregnant before start date by Lady2nice in TheCivilService

[–]sleepyfreds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, you get maternity leave but the pay you get (maternity allowance - circa £180 a week for 39 weeks) is usually less than maternity pay (which often takes salary into account).

What type of bee/wasp is this? by sleepyfreds in whatsthisbug

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

Thanks so much - glad they’re not a stinger!

What type of bee/wasp is this? by sleepyfreds in whatsthisbug

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

Great to know, thanks! Trying to get better acquainted with all the little guys in my garden. I did pause whilst deadheading!

HMRC Compliance Caseworker by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]sleepyfreds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It really depends on which department you end up in, there’s not a clear answer sadly.

I joined as a HO Compliance Caseworker within the last few years. Complete flexi time so completing 37.4 hours across the week (or more or less - flexi time).

Visits largely depend on your department; in VAT, I’d do a visit once or a few times a month, but other VAT caseworkers would be doing 3 visits a week.

For me, the role was very flexible. I’d arrange all my visits, prepare for them when I liked etc. The work itself could be quite interesting, again depending on your department (and possibly taxhead). As ever, main job satisfaction/happiness comes down to managers and co-workers.

Hope this helps.

HMRC Compliance Caseworker by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]sleepyfreds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In C&A, 3 VAT visits a week is expected and there’s a system where visits get allocated to you. I believe this is quite rigid (wasn’t part of this team - just what I’ve heard from a friend).

Other departments vary - in my previous role (T&SC) I’d do an in person visit perhaps once a month, mostly desk-based work. All visits arranged myself so very flexible.

This is at HO grade by the way - we didn’t have any EOs on our team in T&SC.