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How many cups of tea/coffee do you get through at work?

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Adult birthday dinners at restaurants, who pays?

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Is it required to provide GP surgery details whilst getting surgery under private healthcare?

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I had private surgery last year and the hospital wanted my GP details, but it wasn’t forced. All it meant was after each appointment the clinic forward a letter with details regarding my treatment to my GP. I’m unsure why you don’t want to keep your medical record fully updated. But for me the communication honestly made it easier. It meant when I needed additional blood thinner and painkillers post surgery I had no problems getting a prescription.

As a Parent Have You Ever Been Good Friends With your Kids Mates Parents But The Kids Fell Out?

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My husbands parents are great friends with his best friend from school. They still occasionally go on holiday together. My husband however, has no desire to see his old friend. He classes the money he’s still owed from him as ‘worth it not to have to deal with him ever again”. Which is strong words from him as he’s generally very chill about people.

Does mixing up “your” and “you’re” give you the ick?

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In my personal life I don’t care or pay attention. Mainly because it would be hypocritical of me. My grammar and spelling are often shocking, particularly when I’m typing fast or multitasking. In my work life I notice. But that’s because I have to write and edit documents, so it’s my job to pick up on it.

How can I realistically bounce back from a 3rd class dgree in maths?

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I got a pass for my degree, with no honors or anything. It’s not held me back, in fact I’ve a higher paying job than my husband who has a Masters and MPhil. I don’t have any advice on how to get into teaching , but just wanted to say a bad degree grade isn’t the worst thing. There are different routes to get to destinations.

Did you move out of where you were raised; if so, why?

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I grew up in a small village near a London commuter town. I now live in Scotland. My family didn’t have big roots there. In fact neither my parents or siblings live there now. Where I am not just feels right.

What do you refuse to accept happened 20 years ago?

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Later this year I’ll reach the point where I started dating my husband 20yrs ago. That’s honestly something I can’t get my head around. I’m a few years past the point where I’ve been with him longer than I’ve been without him. Also twitter started 20yrs ago which I find bizarre.

So many Brits have tattoos, do you have any and what do you think of tattoos in general?

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More down the back. My tattoo has some idea of what could work. It’s done in such a way that there are a few options that fit the theme which could be used. I’m in no rush though. I only go a new tattoo 2wks ago so the itch is scratched for now.

So many Brits have tattoos, do you have any and what do you think of tattoos in general?

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So many Brits have tattoos, do you have any and what do you think of tattoos in general?

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Yeah I’ll likely get more. There’s a few idea bouncing about my head, an my shoulder/back piece is done in such a way I can extend it if I feel like it in future.

So many Brits have tattoos, do you have any and what do you think of tattoos in general?

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So many Brits have tattoos, do you have any and what do you think of tattoos in general?

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How do people organise their holidays off work?

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Currently I plan at a week off work at least once a quarter, with a longer 2 week+ break towards the second half of the year. I’ll scatter a few random days and long weekends as I feel I need them. I also take off Christmas and New Year when possible. I have a kid, but not at school age, so no really restrictions of when I need to take time off. I’m also lucky as I have unlimited holiday so the fact I usually end up taking at least 6-7wks off isn’t an issue.

“Should i skip nursery/pre school”?

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Nursery is great as well if you can afford it, but if it doesn’t make sense for you family (particularly financially) it isn’t the end of the world to hold off until pre-school age, or even school. Pre school can be great for setting your kid up for school. Giving them a stepping stone to education, helping them make friends and understand a learning environment/ routine. It’s however not essential, all kids and families are different, but I personally think it’s worth it.

For parents with children in nursery - what’s been the biggest positive change you’ve noticed in them?

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For me it’s a mixture of his language, and the social aspect of how he interacts with other kids. He recently moved up rooms a little earlier than expected, and it’s been the best thing for him. His language is exploding, and he’s developed some lovely little friendships.

Are memberships like English Heritage worth it?

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If you like that kind of thing and will use it then yes. Worth noting that wales and Scotland have a different, but similar membership to English Heritage. However having the English one gives you a discount in the first year to the Welsh and Scottish sites, and free entry after the first year.

People here who've been on Naked Attraction, how was it when you went back to work after your episode aired?

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People here who've been on Naked Attraction, how was it when you went back to work after your episode aired?

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Yeah this. I worked with a guy who went on it and he told everyone in the office he’d been on an when the episode would air. It was his ‘fun fact’ whenever we had to give one.

To the married folks, what’s one piece of real, honest advice you’d give to people who are just starting their journey or planning to get married soon?

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We definitely communicate in the moment as well, telling each other what we think etc. Two-way communication is key to healthy relationships. But something are too big for ‘in the moment’ and need real thought and time to process, so you don’t get misunderstood, or misrepresented.

To the married folks, what’s one piece of real, honest advice you’d give to people who are just starting their journey or planning to get married soon?

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“Not everything needs an immediate response”. This has done me and my husband so well. For anything big or serious one person can lay out there thoughts, and the other is allowed and encouraged to take a day or two to properly think through there response. It stops you getting defences or agreeing or disregarding stuff in the moment. It allows you to properly compose your thoughts and communicate how you think and feel.

How common are shared bank accounts with your spouse and what comes out of that account?

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My husband and I have 2 shared accounts. 1 for direct debits and monthly bills, and the other for other spending such as groceries, things for our son, eating out etc. We both have separate accounts for our personal spending though.

have you ever received a parcel addresses to you but not ordered?

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Which UK celebrities stayed in or near their place of origin after they became famous?

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Parents. What’s your Santa to mummy/daddy presents ratio?

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Who should decide what grandparents are called?

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Recently changed job roles to lead a team, now I have access to the teams pay information, I realise 2 are paid MORE than me....and I'm apparently 'the boss' how do I make it make sense?

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Definitely do some research, see what the avg salary is elsewhere in the industry and what the salary bracket is for other companies. That can help you argue a salary increase with your employers. But tbh a new company might be your best shout. There’s also the EU pay transparency directive comes into effect next year, which will directly and indirectly affect UK employers. I’m regards to negotiating a salary, I work with some ridiculously well paid sales people. One of them told me his tactic for any job is to not even look at the first offer they give him and just say “I’m a bit disappointed to be honest” and see if/what they come back with for a second offer. He said if the second offer is great then brilliant, if it’s crap then the first offer wasn’t worth your time. Not sure how useful a tactics it is and I dunno if I have the balls to ever try, but it’s worked for him throughout his whole career.

How much money do you have left after all of your bills / expenses have came out?

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My husband and I do finances by % of incomes. So we word it out that after bills, expenses and money put in savings we each have around 23-25% of our salary left to do what we like with.

Which chair for WFH?

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The second looks like it has more support, particularly as it had arm rests. The first looks nice but it likely won’t be comfy for long. However if you have a tight budget it’s worth checking out second hand places (fb marketplace, charity shops etc) to see if they have any good deals. There’s a chance you can get a much better chair for your money.

How do you use your employee benefits scheme?

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Not me, but I remember my dad’s company when I was younger used to have something similar for supermarket vouchers. He used to use it to get Tesco vouchers each month and just used them for the food shop. Ended up saving him a decent amount.

What do people consider a luxury but isn't?

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I feel you! My father in law is the same. He pays for all the sky tv channels (even stuff like movies that he doesn’t watch), crap internet, all these subscriptions and just won’t let us help him go through what he needs and doesn’t. He doesn’t seem to care about what it’s costing him.

What do people consider a luxury but isn't?

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My husband worked out his dad is paying hundreds each month in unnecessary subscriptions, including an obscene amount for sky tv. He won’t let my husband help him sort it all out though (I assume because of his pride).

Did your primary school go to church as a school for harvest and bring 'a tin for the poor'?

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The first primary school I went to did this. It wasn’t a religious school, but was a small village one. We’d walk to the church for harvest like you said and donate a tin. We’d also sing some harvest themed hymns. I’ve no idea what happened to the donations, but likely they were distributed to those who needed them.

What office chair should I buy?

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Am I overthinking about language barrier if I travel to the EU as tourist?

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What did your grandparents do in WWII?

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One of my grandads was an RAF navigator and my step grandma was an ambulance driver. My other grandad was in the merchant navy, went all over the world, was on Omaha beach for the D-day landing, was in Africa for a bit and witness the signing of the Japanese surrender. He got around but wouldn’t really give any details to anyone. The medals he had were impressive and somehow included army ones. I wish I knew the details, but totally understand why he wouldn’t talk about it.

Parents: do you RSVP to birthday party invites?

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How many actual friends do you have?

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If you asked me at 30 I’d have said 4/5 close friends, but didn’t get to see them often because we all lived all over the UK. I’m now mid-30’s and still have 4/5 close friends but I’ve a few other groups of friends who are local that I talk with and hang out with regularly which I didn’t have then. I started playing rugby a few years ago, then had my son and went to groups with him. Made friends from both.

How many books did you read last year?

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My kindle app tells me I read 121 books, plus I read a few physically books too. It’s only so high because I was on maternity leave basically all year with a baby who would only contact nap. So I read for several hours most days to kill the time as he slept.

Are You Bad if You Don't Remember Neices and Nephews Ages?

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I’ve got a few nephews and nieces and struggle to remember all their birthdays and ages. I’ve just added it to my calendar and it gives me a reminder 2 weeks before so I can message my siblings about what they want present wise. I do a second reminder a week before so I can make sure I’ve definitely got the present sorted.

What do you eat for dinner?

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I cook from scratch most nights. But as I got fed up of having to figure out what to cook each night I started doing the recipe boxes a couple of nights a week to give me new ideas and take the pressure off.

Do you think, realistically, you'll ever go into space?

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Realistically with my current income no. However if I won the lottery taking a trip is up there in the things I’d do (after the boring stuff like paying off my mortgage).

Can not coming in to work during red weather warning be counted as gross misconduct?

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Considering government guidance is not to travel unless absolutely essential I think you could fight gross misconduct. It’s madness to me they would expect you in without good reason. I’m in Scotland and there is no public transport running tomorrow where I am, all local businesses are closed, council sites are closed, nurseries and schools are closed, hell even tescos will be closed and cancelling all its home deliveries!

HR: don't you think you're missing out on good candidates if you don't post the salary?

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Totally agree. Especially with a lot of places wanting you to do more than just submit a cv. If I don’t know what I’m being offered the I probably won’t waste my time applying. I also like to know if an offer is made that I’m not being lowballed compared to other candidates. HR just tell us upfront what value the company puts on that position!

Do you delete people from your phone numbers?

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Yes. Usually it’s numbers of people I’ve met at random things with the drunken promise to ‘totally meet up some time’ or that I’ve been in contact with for a specific thing that’s no longer relevant.

Why are people so bad at saving?

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I agree with this. Financial literacy in this country isn’t taught and it has a big impact on how people view and treat money. So many people are shocked when they get their first job and see the different deductions they have. On top of that cost of living is high which has an impact on some peoples ability to save.

Should I feel like a failure at 27? Is social media deluding me?

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We live in a world where people just don’t hit certain milestones as their parents until later because shit is expensive. Social media also distorts reality a lot. It’s not a fair comparison. But if it helps when I was 27 I remember feeling like a failure. My husband and I were living with his parents. I had a job I hated that paid £25k and no personal savings. Things have changed a lot since then but they happened in their own time.

Single people of Reddit, or just people who can’t be arsed going out. What’s your plans for New Year’s Eve?

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What presents would you get for parents?

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This is what I do for my parents. I get them vouchers for the theatre so they can go to a show when it suits them. Been doing it for years and my mum loves it as it’s an excuse for her and my dad to get dressed up and have a date night.

What gift can I give my wife to show my admiration for her strength after a challenging birth?

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I’m with you on this! OP the card idea is lovely but please don’t just chuck all the money into savings for the kid and forget your wife. Get her a special gift for her. So many people will be concentrating on baby and skipping her. My birthday was only a couple of weeks after the birth of my son and the fact my husband, in all the madness of becoming parents, made a point to order a cake from my favourite place, get my favourite breakfast in and just showed his appreciation for me meant a lot. I got a custom made eternity ring as well which is lovely and I adore as I got to help design it, but honestly the small things meant just as much.