TumbleweedDeep4878

What do you do? is anywhere an option career wise?. Sheffield is good for green spaces, you can walk most places and you have the peak district on your doorstep

What’s your approach to claiming expenses at work?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I claim the bare minimum but i work for the government and the first political event I was aware of growing up was the mp expense scandal so it has given me the sense expenses are the Devil

How likely am I to be called up?

Posted by Bulky_Temporary4729@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 77 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

If another vacancy comes up they'll pick you over the faff of running a whole new recruitment campaign. No telling if a vacancy will become available though

If you’ve been in a UK hospital for more than a day or so, how did you not lose your mind?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I am allowed to work from anywhere but if I tried to work from a hospital bed my manager would insist I take sick leave. If you're ill enough to be in hospital you shouldn't be working.

If you’ve been in a UK hospital for more than a day or so, how did you not lose your mind?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

What agents of Satan's do you work for that you worked from the hospital?

Was there an incident in your childhood that your parents kept from you, which you found out about later in life?

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Yeah my single mum took us on safari in South Africa and a week stay in Disneylands themed hotel 🤣. She also bought a house and a car which little old me didn't question. She died before I ever found out though. My Gran had to explain

Was there an incident in your childhood that your parents kept from you, which you found out about later in life?

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Sorry mines very different tone to yours but I didn't realise my family won the lottery until i was like 20. We won like 90k in the noughties so it was pretty decent but not like crazy life changing. Once I found out a couple of holidays and things I didn't question as a child made sense. I only found out when I found the instructions on how to get to lotto hq written down in my mum's handwriting and asked what it was.

Do you spend £200 a month not including rent, utilities and groceries?

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Relatively to most of the UK, £5.50 is kind of average. You clearly live somewhere cheaper.

Do you spend £200 a month not including rent, utilities and groceries?

Posted by fakename137@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 900 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

The idea of 5.50 being an expensive pint is hilarious

Are we putting our daughter's education at risk?

Posted by gmorganpie@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 479 comments

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So you actually just need to get 5 GCSEs above a certain grade including English and maths. The issue is whether this would affect her self esteem compared to her peers doing 9-11. Additionally the American education system more fact based and less applied than the English system. England has standerdised tests where everyone nationally sits the same one (bit more complicated but you approximately) Also worth noting people referring to the UK but education is devolved meaning it varies from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Worth bearing in mind when looking up info online. Ultimately if you find a supportive school willing to work through the issues it will be fine

Is this a cultural barrier or am I just inconsiderate?

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I had some more unfortunate circumstances that meant i couldn't go home and the first holidays were tough in a 2000 bed student village with like 50 people but I found other people and it got easier. Not to say give up on your family but sometimes you have to act like an adult to be treated like one.

Is this a cultural barrier or am I just inconsiderate?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I don't think anything you did was weird but also sounds like your home from uni for the holidays? I think a lot of parents expect you to fit right back in whereas you're kind of more adult now and used to living by your own rules. Best to slowly phase to not going back if you don't like it and just come back for more active visits rather than to live with them for a couple of weeks

How many times in your life have you moved?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

Town/city - 5/6 House - 10 I'm 30

Do you enjoy starting Christmas celebrations in November?

Posted by Broken_Woman20@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 129 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I do if it's things that will get busy

What American actor can do a credible English accent?

Posted by debrisaway@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 1008 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I am but thank you

What American actor can do a credible English accent?

Posted by debrisaway@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 1008 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

Tom Holland

What's the longest commute you'd accept for an interview?

Posted by schaweniiia@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 82 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I flew from Amsterdam to London for the day for an interview in January 2019. I am still at the same organisation.

If I tell the GP I'm suicidal will I be sectioned?

Posted by Extreme_Job3935@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 394 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

My friend, suicidality is more common than people think. Being sectioned is quite rare. Please be honest with your doctor so you can get the help you need and deserve

What happens to entertainment and leisure when people just don't have disposable money?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

It only happened when the cost of living went up not when streaming content took off. Also this is reddit not a scientific journal, chill out

What happens to entertainment and leisure when people just don't have disposable money?

Posted by tylerthe-theatre@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 843 comments

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Cinemas are practically begging us to visit them at this point. I get 3 free cinema tickets a month from various sources

Is 25 too late to fix your life & back to do A level/un.iversity ?

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25 is young to go back and fix your life. I do a lot of graduate recruitment and if used correctly the age and experience would count in your favor. Dont discount the value of retail/bar work in teaching you how to be a good employee

What do you secretly judge people for?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I wouldn't judge this but be concerned for their health.

What do you secretly judge people for?

Posted by MoonlightByWindow@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1656 comments

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

Anyone wearing headphones won't hold their phone to their face LIKE A NORMAL PERSON!

Is it normal to leave a handover note when you sell your house?

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I'd say extra considerate of you tbh. Buying/moving house is immensely stressful so a lot of people won't think of it.

Is it normal that Doctors as for your ethnicity?

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Probably they have access to their medical records in Germany and op just gave their name or id and all info was unlocked

Burnt out, overlooked, and struggling - how do I ask my GP for time off work?

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GPs don't give AF why you want time off for your mental health. Just tell them the title of this and they'll sign you off as long as you like

25-year-old Aussie moving to the UK in September – where should I live?

Posted by Brilliant_Hurry_6359@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 794 comments

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I'd say Sheffield or Manchester, whichever is easier for work

Do you need to study a subject at gcse to do it at a level?

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Technically no but it will be harder. What's the subject? If it's something widely available there's a greater chance your teachers will expect you to have a grounding in the subject. If you go to the potential teacher and explain the situation they're likely to be willing to help give you extra advice and support

How many countries have you been to?

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11 although I forgot the country I lived in for 2 years on my first count so I don't know how accurate that is

How long did you take off work when a parent died?

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I took one day off school althiugh it was a Friday. Plus half the day she died. I think it was good to keep busy but i also didn't have to do all the paperwork. You could look at a phased return though? Do some half days and see how it sits with you

Where are we getting the good sofas?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

We got ours from furniture village and its pretty decent

Do you think it’s time we invest in home air conditioning?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

I bought one for £85 🤣 does the job

How often, if at all, do you write to your MP?

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They got my gp to give me my prescription when they wouldn't accept a diagnosis from a different country for something that's a simple blood test

Are there any decent spas that uphold etiquette?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

Bit hard to say without an idea of where you live. I can't say I've ever had a problem at the spa but I book a day of work and go in the week

Why is holidaying in the UK so expensive?

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TumbleweedDeep4878@reddit

Hope you manage to read this one https://www.couplesfinancialcoach.com/blog/can-a-spouse-withdraw-money-without-permission

Why is holidaying in the UK so expensive?

Posted by Bose82@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1173 comments

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Again, not my fault you seem to struggle with reading and no my husband cannot take money out of my bank account so don't force your ideas on my marriage 👏 It's pretty cheap outside of school holidays. I just checked for my birthday in March and it's £450 for 4 for 4 nights so £28 per person per night or £113 per person which is pretty cheap. Also you don't have to pay for every activity. Say you went for 5 days: Day 1: arrive, swim, maybe meal out for first night - £30 - £40 per person max Day 2: chill, bike around, crazy golf - £10 per person Day 3: maybe this day you do pay for an activity - £30 - £70 per person. Day 4: chill day, swim, meal out for last night. Day 5: bike around , go out for lunch - £20 then leave You're looking at £120 but you could also not pay for an expensive activity. It's not that much compared to some holidays

Why is holidaying in the UK so expensive?

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Omfg. It's £100 for the hotel room so per person it's £200 for 4 nights. This is what i mean, you're not reading properly I've told you when and I've explained the pricing multiple times. I'm not your secretary. Btw lots of us are married and like to keep some financial independents.

Why is holidaying in the UK so expensive?

Posted by Bose82@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1173 comments

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I do look at the cost per person. I pay half and my partner pays the other half so I need to kno cosy per person. Mate if you can't read you'll struggle to use an online booking system tbh. £200 per person (as in the cost I as one person have to pay from my income) for 4 nights. Most hotel rooms that aren't falling apart are around £100