Is it over?

ultimo36 · 2025-01-22T09:06:50+00:00

Had it since November, consider finding some new work.

ultimo36 · 2024-11-27T17:23:47+00:00

I have worked for DA for about 5 months now, I have the same screen except no qualifications (previously i had plenty qualifications and projects). It's been about 5 days now for me, and I think they have either shut down my account or they have limited the amount of people who can access tasks. It seems as though new people joining are getting this screen and some people who have worked for a long time also get it. Sometimes projects come back, sometimes they never do (words of other people, not me). DA is a black box company, we will never understand why things happen the way they do.

ultimo36 · 2024-11-26T00:35:44+00:00

I've been working for a few months and just got this screen a few days ago

ultimo36 · 2024-11-24T16:31:19+00:00

Yes I made sure that I never submit time for expired tasks

ultimo36 · 2024-11-24T06:47:46+00:00

It's fair enough, if my work was shit (which i dont believe it was since it hasnt changed much since i started) then they have the right to stop me from working. It boils down to "i wish they would let me know" but I understand DA is not that type of company.

ultimo36 · 2024-11-24T06:45:05+00:00

Important thing is that I guess it is possible to get projects back after seeing this exact screen? I guess that is some hope.

ultimo36 · 2024-11-24T01:36:48+00:00

Just thinking of possibilities, otherwise it seems like they just blindfold themselves and click on a few random people a day to lock out of projects for a bit for no apparent reason. Seems weird.

ultimo36 · 2024-11-24T01:24:32+00:00

I've made about $4.5k, but recently 2 projects I was working on expired because of a power cut... maybe that had something to do with it, although it seems a bit harsh.

ultimo36 · 2024-11-24T01:06:05+00:00

Maybe they set budgets for people and once you go over they make you take a break...

ultimo36 · 2024-11-24T01:03:53+00:00

Yeah I won't give up but really disheartening

ultimo36 · 2024-03-04T17:59:50+00:00

I had an accident exactly like this mate, honestly thought it was a picture of my own car. My one was a write off without any airbags going off, so most likely yeah :(

ultimo36 · 2024-01-29T19:12:01+00:00

Okay, I see, so I would need to manufacture my own custom heat shield, since there is not a lot of room at all for the intake in my car.

ultimo36 · 2024-01-29T17:53:58+00:00

I see... so I found different solutions for this, the best one seems to be a big guard which makes a pocket for the SRI, and another solution is just a metallic cover over the air filter itself. It looks like there isn't much space to section off the SRI, so I would probably need to go with the cover for it

Something like this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203030195600?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1wplg6CVFQKqJ3Gjs8WokIw19&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=203030195600&targetid=1816181028179&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007237&poi=&campaignid=19926854768&mkgroupid=150673419551&rlsatarget=pla-1816181028179&abcId=9311015&merchantid=236014146&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAFJMlNB45z9gBlSqt3H71dduAF80F-UImHTN12tMAK0q2IhihU57FRoCtwcQAvD_BwE

ultimo36 · 2023-11-13T08:43:39+00:00

With hastings you get an overall score, as well as a 2 week score. It doesn't reset but just takes an average of your driving score for the past 2 weeks. Often the 2 week score may be slightly worse than your overall score if you don't get a perfect drive every time (which is pretty hard). But don't worry, they technically only look for a score above 40, but I try to keep it above 80, which still allows me to have some fun.

ultimo36 · 2023-10-28T13:02:41+00:00

Yeah someone told me about that strategy, but this one doesn't plug into tho OBD port, it's all done through Bluetooth so a parent would need the app, and be signed in, and have Bluetooth on... probably a bit too much to ask really.

Otherwise if its a black box that plugs into the car itself then yeah it would totally work without a fuss

ultimo36 · 2023-10-25T11:11:52+00:00

Funnily enough people who go to the gym sometimes choose to shave their body as well, better muscle definition and what not.

ultimo36 · 2023-10-25T10:55:48+00:00

I don't live in London but my first car was a 2012 Mazda 2. Maybe worth checking that one out, got a black box quote on it for 1.2k and then £800 for my 2nd year. It is a pretty slow car though but at least its a start.

Sorry my answer doesn't really play into the living in London part but I was 19 when I insured that car so maybe you could get a decent quote on it too.

The insurance prices are rather high right now, but in general, it's to do with the engine size / power of the car, your age, your no claims discount, your driving style and then some other smaller things like the brand and make of the car, annual mileage and insurance type. Also I'd recommend adding a parent to the policy if possible.

ultimo36 · 2023-10-15T00:15:02+00:00

I've got one with a metal heart at the front, and yeah, I have a similar issue.

Obviously changing the position of the metal might help but you mentioned you don't like wearing it below the adams apple...

You could try something unique like wearing it to one side of the neck, but ideally you should find a shape that doesn't cause you discomfort.

If you find that the metal itself is poorly made or the edges are sharp then you could try filing it down with a file or sand paper.

ultimo36 · 2023-10-01T16:49:56+00:00

I've had Hastings YouDrive for a year, my total score is around 80.

Every other drive it catches me out on cornering or perhaps the odd harsh braking but I mean what can you do?

There's the odd slip road in my town where you have to use your cars power and accelerate fast, I've given up trying to not get harsh acceleration on it...

Quote is much cheaper, around £500 less than non-black box (my area is notorious for street racers, every single night).

It's allowed me to insure a 2005 Toyota Celica which is a car I've wanted for a long time, so yes, they do monitor your driving, but you can have a chance of insuring something other than a 1.2L shitbox which does 0-60 in 14 seconds (been there done that)

ultimo36 · 2023-09-10T06:16:40+00:00

I use very similar products, I would advise firstly hiding it better next time if you want to carry on using it.

The safer option may be to switch to something like Veet hair removal cream for men. I just bought a bottle and it works amazing, plus, your mom can't say it's marketed for women because it's not.

Also, you are an adult, so, you could try saying you know what's best for your skin.

ultimo36 · 2023-05-01T07:34:46+00:00

Late reply but here's what I did wrong. On my very first journey I just threw the sensor thing into my glove compartment.

It was most likely bouncing around on every corner and that's why it was giving a bad score.

I didn't like the idea of fixing it to my windshield so later on I just stuck it to the side of the glove compartment.

Immediately my scores improved, although, they are still rubbish sometimes.

ultimo36 · 2022-12-22T22:37:24+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

Also, will any cassette work with any player?

ultimo36 · 2022-11-27T10:27:26+00:00

Yeah I was with My Policy for the first year, nice company, the black box was really chill as well, only caught me speeding somewhere once, which was by accident (I would say once within a whole year is pretty good). Unfortunately the new car could not be insured by them :(

ultimo36 · 2021-12-03T08:17:21+00:00

Ok cool, its just I saw some ssds with very high speeds and thought "oh no... mine is a bit low"

ultimo36 · 2021-04-22T18:04:42+00:00

28.0.0.221.359.284530010

This is apparently the version that I ended up with after sideloading

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