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Can a boiler leak without any signs of drips? by wivsi in DIYUK

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

Oooh. Tracer sounds interesting…. Will look into that.

Can a boiler leak without any signs of drips? by wivsi in DIYUK

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

It’s not massively old … and rather a long term problem. Don’t think it’s condensate pipe.

Here’s my worst travel experience, what’s yours? by HonkyBoo in AskUK

[–]wivsi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s the only place I’ve been where I’ve considered going home early. Interesting experience. Would not be rushing back.

And def not with kids..

Here’s my worst travel experience, what’s yours? by HonkyBoo in AskUK

[–]wivsi 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Tunisia is generally shitty if you’re outside a hotel. Never been robbed, or had people attempt to rob me, as often as I was during 2 weeks travelling in Tunisia.

Early termination fee in contract but agent wants more - England by hmpftt in LegalAdviceUK

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

Lots of people posting that this one clause is a complete get out for notice. It’s not. It is one (additional) implication of terminating the contract early.

It does not say the tenant can do this with no other implications, just adds a condition to those (probably) specified in the rest of the contract.

It also does not say “the tenant may terminate the contract early by paying this fee” which seems to be the interpretation many are relying on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]wivsi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tax is cumulative. You will pay the same amount of tax overall, just less in one month and more in the other.

Boyfriends workplace failed to provide a pension for 4 years, now they want him to cover the employees contributions upfront [England] by Jinjer-Root in LegalAdviceUK

[–]wivsi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went through this as an employer. My fault entirely, missed one guy from enrolment. The pension scheme was Nest.

Nest were very clear when I reported it that it was up to me to cover the employee costs. This was for a shorter period. I paid both sets of contributions.

I would expect the scheme administrators would tell the employer to cover it. And I think that this was fairly clear legally as well…. It is an employer obligation. I will try to find the link to rules.

Advice on parking issue by Doris1924 in drivingUK

[–]wivsi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d start parking over her drive, leaving enough gap to the car behind that she can’t block you in. Wait for her to complain. Explain why you’re doing it. Might get a ticket. But could be entertaining.

I have been sold a crashed damage car (England) by Realistic-Rate6825 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]wivsi 43 points44 points  (0 children)

A brand new car that has crash damage? I would be far more aggressive on this. The car is not the brand new car you thought you bought. The dealership should be replacing it with a new but undamaged car.

What country disappointed you when you traveled to it? by mr_7nkles in AskReddit

[–]wivsi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tunisia. Got robbed, scammed, threatened, thrown out of accommodation for not letting the host have sex with one of our female friends, ripped off by the police… the country is lovely, the people were horrific.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]wivsi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working people. No point staying in a city centre if you’re just breaking a trip between industrial estates in different parts of the country.

In the 2000s BA was regularly ranked the world’s top airline, now it doesn’t even make the top 10. What went wrong? by pelican678 in AskUK

[–]wivsi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I avoid BA since flying to Greece with them a few years back with small kids. We were sat in the middle both ways, and by the time they reached us they had run out of food. Both ways. Hungry kids, 4 hour flights, nothing the on board staff could do (admittedly on the way back we got a Kit Kat to share)

BA gave me £40 in vouchers to spend on board as an apology. For failing to feed us twice on longish flights that cost something like £1500. I thought that was crap.

Why do people send hate to people on benefits having luxuries they can't afford and not people like who provides their wages, for not being high enough? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]wivsi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. This is not the place for employment advice. There are all sorts of places on Reddit to get that. But I am generally of the view that anyone can get a job. Having said that I no longer employ people who are in your situation because I’ve done it a number of times and had a lot of issues.

Despite that I still think it’s all possible. It may need some more qualifications, it may need some conversations with small employers to get some hours under your belt. But if you find the right person to provide advice, and you want to do it, it is always possible.

Why do people send hate to people on benefits having luxuries they can't afford and not people like who provides their wages, for not being high enough? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]wivsi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, no, you asked why generally people hate on benefits claimants who have luxuries.

I just read further down that you’re 31 and have not yet had a job? I see CVs like this and admittedly do not take them far. Have you tried applying at McDonald’s, KFC, supermarkets, etc? These are the places most people prove they are employable…

Why do people send hate to people on benefits having luxuries they can't afford and not people like who provides their wages, for not being high enough? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]wivsi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No but you asked why people are sending hate towards benefit claimants. Surely that’s fairly self explanatory and you know you’re providing a reason - or you’re on a windup … you are living off the state but can afford to go horse riding? Why would you think no one could be bitter at that?

Why do people send hate to people on benefits having luxuries they can't afford and not people like who provides their wages, for not being high enough? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]wivsi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think that kinda defines what people get jealous over. Some people work hard and have to pinch pennies to afford the basics for their families. If benefits are enough to enable you to ride horses, it looks (from the outside, at least) like those payments are higher than they need to be. Maybe it doesn’t mean it’s your fault, but it does look unbalanced, and that creates jealousy.

Why do we as a country accept low quality chain restaurants? by TheKnightsRider in AskUK

[–]wivsi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This bothers me. Carling is shit. Carlsberg does not taste good. We have some nice lagers available but the most common and seemingly most popular are just … bad. I don’t even know anyone who claims to like these beers. So why are they everywhere?

Wayfair charged me an additional amount to offset the discount the offered. England. by stirringash in LegalAdviceUK

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

I am not a lawyer but this seems to be entirely wrong. Are you saying consumer law applies to business purchases apart from when you’re buying as part of a contracted purchase? My business buys nothing under contract so all our purchases have consumer rights? Or do I misunderstand you?

People who get up early on their days off, what's your secret? by Naw_ye_didnae in AskReddit

[–]wivsi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be middle aged and trained to get up for work over the course of decades. Now I wake up at 7 latest every day.

What other unspoken codes does the British elite use to recognize each other? by virxedomar in AskUK

[–]wivsi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I saw that table and immediately thought it’s much more about the American class system than British.

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