[–] 7 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Car brain really is a thing. Here in the UK it seems to be considered a thing that if you can afford one, you have one.

I sold my car (my wife has and needs one to be fair) 4-5 yrs back. Tried to make an ebike work but it didn't fit my lifestyle so I bought an electric moped and it's handled everything I've thrown at it.

Traffic is no longer a thing so it saves me so much time not having to allow time for it, it's generally quicker/as quick as a car on all the trips I do, parking is easy and it's dirt cheap to run.

Not sure I'll ever buy a car again

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  • [–] 18 points 5 months ago

    I had to execute a contract with a supplier in Mexico recently and they have a law (REPSE) that means you cannot engage a sub contractor when instead there's a reasonable argument that you could employ them instead.

    It's to protect an empire being manipulated and not receive benefits. They really do look out for their employee rights which is great to see

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    Right, I suspect I'm for the chop in January and didn't want to leave anything on the table.

    What actions should I take now rather than wait for redundancy?

    I'm talking less about "hit the gym/LinkedIn" and more to get the most from the company while I'm still engaged.

    So for example, I plan to call on the employee assistance services to work on some counselling that I suspect could help me (in case that service extends indefinitely while the case is open).

     

    Just had a horrific experience with priceline.

    Booked half board for 2 adults and a child through them. My spidery senses tingled so I checked with the hotel and they'd only booked for 2 adults, and only breakfast.

    Try as I might I could neither get them to comprehend the issue, or accept fault (preferring to blame the hotel somehow).

    Long story short: don't be like NotJohn, don't use priceline - your stress levels will thank you

     

    Spending lots of time fighting nature in my garden, wondered if anyone had a recommendation for a podcast pls as my feed is dry.

    My current listens are Johnny Vaughan, Danny Wallace, Wolf & Owl, Pappy's, Help i sexted my boss and no such thing as a fish.

    I feel like I've done history podcasts to death. Non-US as I work for an American firm and need some separation while not at work! :)

    Thanks

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