Astronaut_Street

Why is living at home so bad?

Posted by mvhhhr@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 113 comments

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Well my friends all told me to stay at my parents so the opinion is definitely changing. Why I refuse to live with my parents: 1. They are hoarders and the house is a tip constantly. 2. I wasn't allowed room in the fridge/cupboards for a sufficient food supply and was told off for eating the food in the fridge. 3. They got a puppy and it took ages for him to be trained and I gave up dealing with it. 4. Literally have no space for anything in a small room where I couldn't remove their things for furniture. They are nice and I get on with them but good God I would never live with them.

Why is working from home (for those in jobs where it is possible to do so) not being encouraged, given the rise in fuel prices?

Posted by Last-of-the-BrunnenG@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 133 comments

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I have a mental health issue and I would just simply be incapable of working 5 days a week in the office. I am super productive and clever at my job but the commute (I'm not allowed to drive) and managing myself in the office to be professional is impossible on a 5 day week basis. It boggles the mind how they're all about "getting disabled people into work" on one hand but then removing a way they could actually work in the other.

How British people deal with situation when goes out of words to say in conversation??

Posted by Navee9_rana@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 44 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

Say right tap your knee and leave.

What is the best way to use your time commuting by train?

Posted by Much-Understanding76@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 184 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

A quick snooze usually

Conflicted - should I still contribute to the whip round?

Posted by SevereGazelle3914@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 71 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

Just would bug me wrong to give money to someone who's just going to pocket it. Not going to play in this drama and be straight.

Conflicted - should I still contribute to the whip round?

Posted by SevereGazelle3914@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 71 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

"No, no one got the last ones"

Did anybody ever actually have a VPN on their phone before the government started asking ID for sites?

Posted by Hour_Course_9876@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 165 comments

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Yes I'm security conscious and never connect to public WiFi without a vpn. I usually use mobile data and refuse public WiFi. It's handy when travelling. It's free with revolut metal so I might as well.

Why is there so much hostility towards Brits in UAE?

Posted by PsychologicalRun1911@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 74 comments

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They don’t want to pay uk tax so they moved to Dubai. Now Dubai isn’t safe so they want the uk to bail them out with tax money. Dubai is held up by slave labour and there is a loooootttt of shady stuff behind the scenes.

What would you realistically do with 20k?

Posted by Vladamir_pootinn@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 418 comments

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I'd buy a flamethrower, a bike, 2 fake trees, and a beach hat.

Who else feels like full time work isn’t for them?

Posted by Obvious_Flamingo3@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 311 comments

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I do a 4 day compressed week, no salary or hours cut but I just work my hours on 4 days. The monday off is absolutely amazing and really makes the weekend feel like a full break. I love it so much.

Middle aged+ men of askUK : what presents do you actually want?

Posted by NobleRotter@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 740 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

Imagine the possibilities! You could say "throw them in the pit".

Middle aged+ men of askUK : what presents do you actually want?

Posted by NobleRotter@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 740 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

A pit of snakes

Do people in the UK feel like the country has stalled?

Posted by Bubbly-Air7302@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 138 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

As someone who's lived in and around Birmingham my whole life the area has massively improved and I hope the issues with the council get solved asap and the stuff like binmen issues get back on track. The amount of cool new developments, restaurants, things to do, nice looking relaxing parks and urban areas is really great as someone who was coming here 2 decades ago.

What is something great that no one knows about?

Posted by swlondon86@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 518 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

Revlout metal is great and comes with loads of perks and subscriptions and travel insurance. Subscription highlights: uber one and nordvpn.

Are you using AI at work?

Posted by Lost_Garlic1657@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 31 comments

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I'm a developer and it does a good 60% of my coding lol. I use it pretty frequently at work but rarely for anything not work related. I tried using chatgpt as a language conversational tutor for spanish but it wasnt very good.

How much does your company charge for coffee from the machine?

Posted by Equivalent-Rich8018@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 589 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

It's free. I usually have 3 espressos and cold water.

Why do so many men not wash their hands in public toilets any more?

Posted by Commercial_Night2867@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 876 comments

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It might be clean to YOU but to ME it's exactly the worse thing par the arsehole I'd want to be touching. By that I mean yours... not mine.

Struggling to find lenders for woodland land purchase — what are our options?

Posted by Wide-Mousse-3118@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 13 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

Look for a broker that specialises in woodland loans and mortgages? Will get the most bang for your buck than relying on research etc as they will already have connections with lenders.

Are you or anyone you know working a second job as well as a full time job?

Posted by TheGoose995@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 42 comments

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Yeah, I work FT as a developer and am trying to build startups as well as general IT work across my evenings and weekends. I probably do 80 hours a week most of the time.

What awful/funny “stocking filler” gifts are you buying for relatives this year ?

Posted by Suspicious_Trade2185@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 67 comments

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My mom likes to put random food items. Like instant noodles and similar cupboard staples. It's always a fun opening to see the random stuff.

Where in UK can I buy a brimless cap without the adjustable strap? Not a woollen one. Everywhere it's one with adjustable strap.

Posted by VentureIntoVoid@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 41 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

Ridiculous bait post. I know because I do them too. I am also interested in this hat as a purveyor of silly hats.

Why people never addicted to cigarettes vape?

Posted by gintokireddit@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 14 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

I hate vape taste but love cigs, wish it was the other way round.

Anyone taken a career break in their 30s/40s. What is it like?

Posted by No_Bug_9885@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 65 comments

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I had 5 months off this year because of mental health condition. It’s been a bit bad coming back but settled in now. I think the hardest thing has been recoming to terms with working since I got my salary while sick so wasn’t working for full pay. I do want to retire even more now lol

who wears slippers around the house ?

Posted by Tanto207064@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1195 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

I have slippers that are big gorilla heads. They are great. I am 30. Though I am ridiculous I also have fish flops.

Ever wondered how much your job really pays (i.e. discretionary pay/hour worked?

Posted by a36404584@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 20 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

I like the idea but some could probably be tweaked. Ie for example take home vs pension. Pension is usually taken out before take home pay.

Have you ever been monetarily rewarded in any way from a Reddit post or comment?

Posted by ollymillmill@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 36 comments

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Astronaut_Street@reddit

Oh I forgot about these, me too on a old account? I also got an nft off reddit I sold for 50 quid lol!

What’s your escape from everyday life?

Posted by Aggravating-Web-3050@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 66 comments

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Music I like rap rnb metal rock electronic all sorts actually even himalayan singing bowls lol. But rap the most, i love trap rap.