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Work have started tracking our every minute, any idea how to look busier than I am?

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Meetings when WFH- hey, some background noise while I crack on with work!

Work have started tracking our every minute, any idea how to look busier than I am?

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I don't disagree that OP may be made redundant. But I do also believe that AI systems on work computers will be standard. And boy is that going to lead to surprises.

Anyone live near a reservoir ? Are they full yet?

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*.... And I would have liked to known you, but I was just a kid..* *Your reservoir filled up.. Long before this current rainfall ever did* I checked - the whole thing fits - if you go like: "Yeah the one near me... Has been full.... For..months now... Levels came back up.. Pretty quickly... One the rain set in."

What to get my neighbours for Ramadan?

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I'm going to say no to dates. I grew up in the Middle East and I know the ones I like , sticky and gungey.. But the kind Brits seem to like are dry and fibrous. I'd just be buying folk stuff that at least you like, that way you know it doesn't suck.

What % pay rise are you getting this year?

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0% this year, I suspect. Maybe a bit more next year when colleagues are made redundant due to AI.

Did you grow up with a filing cabinet? Do you now have your own?

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Yes, it was a sort of field grey. It seemed to be extremely heavy, possibly so it didn't tip when you opened the top filing drawer. Oddly enough, however, they still live on digitally. Work with a boss of a certain age and they may insist on company computer files being stored consistently in certain folders, while rejecting the importance of naming the individual files. I believe that's because, at least from memory, filing cabinets focused far more on folder placement than individual file names.

What’s the best advice you have on saving/investing money as a 20 year old?

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As the quote goes: *Fail early, fail often, but always fail forward.* Meaning, investing in stuff that is higher-risk but high reward might just pay off. I bought some crypto and Tesla shares in my late twenties and I really wish I'd put more in! You have the gift of time, which means you can take risks that older investors, like people about to retire, cannot afford to take.

Are Costa self serve machines profitable?

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Apparently the machines are, it's the actual physical stores that often aren't. Anecdotally I have found the coffee from the machines tastes about the same as the cafes.

Prestige vs Pay: Would you choose a “high-status” job for £50k or a less skilled one for £100k? (UK)

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Depends. I once took a high prestige (relatively speaking) for very low pay, not deliberately but out of necessity. Years later, I've much higher pay in a less prestigious job, but you can bet I still make sure to name-drop that prestigious role. So in other words, you can leverage a high prestige job into jobs that you then actually like, which is essentially the plot of the Devil Wears Prada.

How do people actually get regular 9-5 jobs in the UK?

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I work in a niche and got a job last year in essentially the number one competitor in almost the same role. Imagine, for example, doing accounts for Pepsi and then moving to do accounts for Coke. Companies like candidates that can hit the ground running and get stuck straight in. I happened to be that person. If I'd worked in a slightly different sector, I would have struggled a bit.

What's the biggest lie you learned about working life?

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I always imagined work meetings being like in the films - someone gets fired, a massive inspirational pep talk, some kind of scandal. Then I quickly realised in real life that most work meetings are like watching paint dry.

How much does it actually cost to live in the UK right now?

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Where I live, up north, I have calculated that one could live a very, very basic life for about £700 a month. That assumes you are single and house share. Due to increased housing costs, today, I'd probably up that to £900. I used to live off £1,400 in this way, a few years back, and it was perfectly manageable. I still had money to do things I liked. Housing is the Biggie.

Where would a middle aged man find inspiration for dressing stylish?

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Find someone who inspires you by the way they dress. For me, it's Dickie Greenleaf from 1999's Talented Mr Ripley film, where he's played by Jude Law.

Is the doom and gloom around AI affecting you?

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This. I work for a pretty old fashioned company which struggles to make money due to reasons. Most non-operational staff work from home, which makes many cost cutting measures impossible. The way I see it, they have two main choices that will make a difference: 1) Reduce headcount, and with this, reduce output. 2) Reduce headcount, but increase / maintain output with efficiencies from AI. Bear in mind, this a company where an admin assistant still types the minutes from meetings. Which option you think they are going to go for? Right now, there are not many jobs we have that AI can easily replace outright. But when people leave, one already thinks, 'can we just absorb their workload with AI?' Probably, in many cases. Beware of folk here who've used Copilot for 30 mins and declare it useless. That's like spending 10 minutes on a violin and saying it didn't sound good. AI, including as part of robotics, is going to change the world hugely, whether we like it or not.

Is the doom and gloom around AI affecting you?

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This. Listen to this reddit user. There's far too much cope on Reddit. We've used the 'old internet' much of our lives, but younger folk aren't necessarily bound by our conservatism.

What UK museums do you think are underrated or overrated?

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If it was that precious , surely we'd never get to sit in it?

What UK museums do you think are underrated or overrated?

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I disagree somewhat with the National Railway museum. Last time I was there, you could go in precisely one train, some Japanese bullet train that feels incredibly generic. The problem with most museums is that they are archives or repositories. What would be much more interesting would be a load of old trains with little historical value that you could actually sit in, coupled with a simulation where you have a go with driving one, etc.

If there were to be the beginning signs of another pandemic, what steps would you take having learned from Covid?

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That's the real tragedy. The government was able to play on high amounts of public trust, which actually probably made the coercive aspect largely unnecessary. Then, they completely blew through public trust, which has not recovered.

Are there any food products to that have proudly resisted enshitification?

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Chickpeas are very cheap. There is no reason to buy supermarket hummus, just make it yourself with lots of tahini, salt, lemon, garlic, and veg oil, then drizzle it with Olive oil.

What do people on community service do?

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My dad for his community service had to do stuff in a charity shop, I didn't really ask him too much, but a lot of charity shop work is at the back steaming clothes and stuff.

What have you found most difficult as a parent?

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This speaks to me. I just want to live my own life, so much of the time

What foods were considered a luxury or treat and meant you were "on holiday" as a kid?

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It was because it looked like the parthenon. It even came on a plastic / cardboard pedestal

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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Text speak is so hard without an old Nokia

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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It's just a job, I'm just a grunt, But I've got six months no-tice I speak to my boss He turns up his nose He says there's no get-out clause It is a stupid job And I just want to leave Won't you please please let me go?

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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The last line is: 'this is where the story ends' https://youtu.be/TIy3n2b7V9k?si=JU-i_C4TxzcvoA0M

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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Good story. I was exactly in the same position, sadly I was not quite as bold, and did do 2 of 3 months under great duress. I wish I'd been more ruthless, but I didn't want my new job to get spooked and withdraw the offer.

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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My fantasy is to be retiring and thus simply walk out as soon as I've had enough. Alas, not an option yet!

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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In the lower entry levels of my old employer, people would commonly just up sticks as soon as they got a new job. Another guy from a warehouse on here said he was lucky if you could get people to finish their shift after getting a new job, let alone serve a notice period. It's one of those rare situations where workers on low incomes have far more leverage on.

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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I was that disgruntled employee, I stopped going to the team meeting as soon as I got the new job , and used AI and a freelancer to do some of my work. I then realised how much of my job I could have outsourced for nothing all along , and then was extra glad to be leaving.

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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I tried to sing your comment to the tune of Avril Lavigne's Skater Boy, due to the last sentence. It didn't flow too well, surprise to say

How to leave job when I have a 6 month notice period?

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My own 3 month notice period was a battle to get it down to two months. Sadly I'm in a small industry and there were connections between the employers, so I had less leverage than I'd have wanted. I was like: "just let me blummin go!'

How heavily is AI being incorporated in UK schools and workplaces?

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Indeed. When people complain about hallucinations, I'm like, "do you seriously trust facts from AI?" That's not what it's for.

Pregnancy craving, please help. Where can I buy bags of the croutons that you get in cup a soups?

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This user is like the Yoda of the highly competitive ready-made crouton sector

Are Aldi and Lidl really cheaper?

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Yes, partly for an odd reason: there's less choice, so you spend less because there's only a few types of each product.

What kind of life abroad do you fantasise about?

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A tropical island; think Far Cry 3, only with a slightly more stable political situation

What things do you know most food shoppers are wrong about?

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For some reason, however, 'Greek style' just does not have the right texture.

What are some genuinely effective ways you’ve cut down your energy bills?

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Extremely unhelpful, but moving to a new build that's EPC band B hugely helps.

What cookbook would you get a beginner?

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Cooking is technique, not recipes. And technique books are expensive. Try Jacques Pepin's 'La Technique'.

People who buy more expensive local produce, how do you balance the costs?

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Oddly enough, I've found with butcher meat you eat less, but enjoy it more when you do. Kind of like: 'that was a great joint, think I'll go veggie for a couple of days now, had my meat quota filled'

Should I change careers?

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This sounds probably right. Ultimately, it seems railway wages are artificially high, making it a bit of a gilded cage. When I was mid 20s, I did a night shift office job. Believe me, 10 years later, I've still never earned as much.

What have you stopped being a snob about?

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I never understood resort holidays, until I realised how nice it would be as a busy working person just to exist for a while with no friction.

What is the most "I’m not angry, just disappointed" interaction you’ve ever had with a member of the public?

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It was almost like the strongly worded condemnation you'd expect from the government if the country was invaded by a foreign power

How often do you use a printer?

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I've got the one. You can buy knock-off toner on eBay for about £10. Personally I like it for backup docs, say, a boarding pass , or reading a doc.

What's the most you've done around the house while waiting on hold?

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The 'workforce" is the work you get done while you wait for them to pick up, then your pension is what you collect by the time they answer. It's actually really efficient

What are the best and worst supermarkets for price and quality combined in the UK?

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That's what strange about Asda - they somehow thought they could charge a whole load of money and meanwhile not care about quality. Their lack of profit and 'biggest loser' status among supermarkets reflects the in-store reality. I absolutely look forward to the day where it eventually goes out of business, which thankfully looks soonish.

Where do you sell things online nowadays?

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Vinted for small stuff, Facebook marketplace for big stuff. If you quickly want to sell games and dvds and books, World of Books have a handy app where you just scan the barcodes and they arrange courier pickup. They don't give you much £, but it's convenient.