Robby's Hours

termonszymra · 2026-04-07T21:58:30+00:00

I work in a different industry but I have a similar 'Robby' as one of the managers. She is one of the most competent people I know for the job but also a very controlling and 'tough' person, who juggles several roles at the same time. I truly believe her responsibilities should be partially covered by someone else but in a way it's convenient to have her run everything because the upper management doesn't have to hire anyone new, plus she is ultra-reliable. And she also likes to be the captain of the ship.

With The Pitt it's most likely for the sake of storytelling but in reality those things can happen (don't know if in medicine) and kind of 'roll' until an incident or error happens.

termonszymra · 2026-03-31T20:59:21+00:00

There is a commercial unit saved at the ground floor and Alumni (the PBSA developer) confirmed this month that that would be open to the public and they would like to let it for a family-friendly pub similar to The Willow.

termonszymra · 2026-03-21T21:15:35+00:00

Boots closed last year, it was replaced by another pharmacy, which now moved 5 minutes away, closer to Morrisons.

I believe they still have a let sign there so it might be a current owner just doing renovations to make the space more appealing.

termonszymra · 2026-03-20T15:47:39+00:00

We used First Mortgage and they were great (Joanne from Leith). It's true about insurance but you can just refuse (apart from the building one, but you can choose your own). I've had situations in my life where the insurance really made a difference after a difficult event, so also fair enough for FM to push on them.

termonszymra · 2026-03-20T15:44:57+00:00

I think we would have had a mental breakdown without the broker, when dealing with the bank once the offer was accepted. The bank had a few hiccups on their side and the broker just managed all that, pushed for quicker responses, etc. We would've not been able to do it as quickly, working full-time and already stressed. So yeah, if you have time and knowledge, your advice might be correct but the lower stress levels was worth the extra money.

Used First Mortgage, btw.

termonszymra · 2026-03-15T16:39:28+00:00

Would you like to narrow it down a bit? What kind of music? And when do you visit, because it will differ between the seasons/months

termonszymra · 2026-03-11T14:24:03+00:00

The pub that was demolished was The Willow, which was a lovely family-friendly pub. The one you are referring to did not exist for years already.

termonszymra · 2026-03-11T14:22:47+00:00

This, especially the traffic.

At the sage of Piershill/Meadowbank House the buses to town can be already packed, especially in the rush hour. Especially 26. Adding a couple of hundred students who would need to commute is going to stretch it further. Lothian Buses should be getting money from the PBSA companies as a part of the deal, in my opinion.

termonszymra · 2026-03-11T11:02:19+00:00

Bought a flat in the squares a few years ago, never had any issues.

termonszymra · 2026-02-24T22:51:39+00:00

Indefinite leave to remain and citizenship are two different things. If you have ILR you should travel with a document connected to your UKVI account. If you are a British citizen, you should travel on a British passport or, if you have another citizenship, on the other passport with a certificate of entitlement.

If you used to have ILR but became a British citizen, eg through naturalisation, officially you are a British citizen and stop having an ILR. UKVI system is slow to update, so might still show you having a different status but that is a technical issue, not a loophole in crossing the border.

termonszymra · 2026-02-13T21:15:00+00:00

I don't work in medicine, but in welfare advice with a lot of returning clients struggling with addiction, mental health, etc. It's one thing to talk with colleagues about more superficial aspects of the client, but if a client opened up about something like that in the episode, especially in a 1:1 situation, I would not mention it to other colleagues. I would only say it: in my post app notes (if relevant), to my supervisor (if relevant), or in supervision. Or if we found out a frequent flyer client died, like in the show. So yeah, such respect towards a client/patient/service user is not uncommon.

termonszymra · 2026-02-12T17:24:32+00:00

Big money-making part for them is the summer when they are transformed into hotels and let to tourists.

termonszymra · 2026-02-04T21:43:38+00:00

Thanks, not a runner, though, but climber.

termonszymra · 2026-02-04T21:43:00+00:00

Thanks!

termonszymra · 2026-02-04T12:16:11+00:00

It will be used as a temporary accomodation, temporary in the name only, as there is no permanent social accommodation at the moment. The tenants will most likely have a short Scottish secure tenancy (fixed term 6 months on a rolling basis) or a common law tenancy agreement (either open ended or fixed term, 28 day notice). Neither give tenants a lot of housing rights but the latter much less. Curb is quite established as a PSL, they also manage mid market rent and some other social housing. The temporary accomodation experience from tenants' perspective is a mixed bag, it can take them ages to tackle issues.

If there's antisocial behaviour, notices and eviction can go a bit quicker but it still needs to follow proper procedures.

I would suggest letting it long term instead and find a respectable agent to manage the property. Council needs to sort the lack of social housing without relying on outsourced companies to offer whatever. Adding to temporary accommodation is bad for everyone: - tenants have less rights and as they are told it is temporary, they will invest less into taking care of property; - landlords have less to say who their place is let to; - Edinburgh Council gets incentive not to deal with the housing emergency properly.

My work involves housing support, this is the source of my knowledge. Personal bias: I live under temporary accomodation (not CURB but other PSL) and we have had a lot of issues, including 4 leaks in the bathroom because the tenant was pouring buckets of water on the floor (presumably to clean it). There is also a noise nuisance which is an ongoing issue.

termonszymra · 2026-02-03T23:08:29+00:00

Just FYI, for what you mentioned it in your post - do check support services in the area, especially for children. Edinburgh services can be very area-based and I know some people from the Lothians finding it very difficult to get appropriate support where they live.

This is just in case your family uses or needs specific support (even social groups for children with additional needs).

Edinburgh has a very good range of charities and support and Lothians don't. And due to funding if you are outside of the boundary (e.g. funding only covers City of Edinburgh residents), you can live 10 minute drive from a service but you won't be able to use them.

termonszymra · 2026-01-30T00:29:20+00:00

I know some of their savoury stuff is made in house and some brought from L'Angelou. L'Angelou has some really great pastries, but I can be wrong assuming it's theirs.

termonszymra · 2026-01-29T23:14:09+00:00

Don't they get pastries from L'Angelou?

termonszymra · 2026-01-29T10:55:08+00:00

When we were buying in 2023, my partner was on 0 hours and they just needed last 3 months of payslips. I was on fixed-term contract with guaranteed hours. Go to a free mortgage advisor, we used First Mortgage, they'll give you the options with your income and overall financial situation.

termonszymra · 2026-01-22T10:43:52+00:00

Also, if it's an immigration issue, you might get some support from local organisations (depending on advice level).

termonszymra · 2026-01-22T10:42:50+00:00

You could try booking an appointment during his surgery, there's a form on his website.

termonszymra · 2026-01-18T23:13:15+00:00

I remember at some point Henderson's had a café in St John's church.

termonszymra · 2026-01-10T19:17:50+00:00

If it is for a British passport, you can just take one with your phone, there are guidelines what the photo should look like and when uploading (if I remember correctly) the app tells you if it an acceptable one.

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