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  • UK here, on an apprenticeship and earning £40,000+ a year.

    Recognise I'm exceptionally lucky but no idea how anyone could afford to complete a degree while living independently in current times.

  • there is Indeed a problem
  • In terms of infosec, it's better for each to have it's own account as you don't want any linkages to other organisations with your data.

    It's a gigantic pain in the hole though when you use a password manager.

  • Carlos Tavares CEO of Stellantis
  • I test drove an Alfa Romeo Giulia and it was a shambles from beginning to end.

    He pulls the demo car round, and it was out of fuel, had a flat tyre, the engine management light was on, and the oil temp was sky high.

    This was the demo car. The one they use to sell people on the brand.

    Noped right out of there and bought German.

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  • I have a lab. She's 30kg and the textbook "good girl" - a decent depiction of the breed standard.

    I got her because her terperment was semi predicted in line with her breed, but I still have public liability insurance and don't let her approach kids because she's still a dog.

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  • Over here, especially in urban areas, it's expected that your dog doesn't approach others. Aggressive behaviour doesn't fly. Aggressive dogs on lead are accepted if the owner has complete control, but anything beyond that isn't ok.

  • Forgetting
  • Thanks! I'm now working in a new role where there is no more ridiculous pressure or wild expectations and have been able to commit to working on a degree (because I fucked up the first one).

    Work shouldn't leave you panicking on a monday morning or crying into your lunch.

  • Forgetting
  • My old boss gave me a load of shit for writing down tasks that I had to do. He just couldn't comprehend that it wouldn't stick if it wasn't written down.

    He took my book from me, and then asked me to do a bunch of complicated stuff each with its own deadline.

    He then got annoyed when I didn't do the stuff because I hadn't written it down because he took my book.

    He got sacked, I got promoted.

  • Impostor Syndrome
  • Someone once asked if I thought I was even good enough to have imposter syndrome and my brain imploded that day.

    • Note: I've passed every class with distinction and won awards, but maybe I'm only good at classwork and nothing else
  • Elephant, hand cut from paper
  • It sure did, I've completed 4 of this specific design now, and getting a bit quicker each time.

    Typically, it's between 24 and 48 hours to do, but regular breaks are needed because it's easy to bruise your fingertips 😵‍💫

  • American XL bulldogs kill 22 sheep
  • I'd love to see the studies if you have some links. My opinion was formed on a Cochrane analysis of several longitudinal studies for cancer specifically in bitches by breed, so anything I can add to my research would be appreciated.

  • American XL bulldogs kill 22 sheep
  • The problem about selling only neutered dogs is that larger breeds (labradors, Newfoundland's, boxers) need to hit maturity before being fixed to ensure proper growth and prevent future health issues. This can be up to 3 years.

    Definitely not feasible when a bitch has a litter of 10 puppies that need to be kept for 3 years before being sold to their new homes.

  • If you work remotely, your bosses are probably using software to track you. Here's how they'll catch you slacking off.
  • I've done this too. Someone who was not outputting the same amount of work as their colleagues, or when they did it was simple stuff with no real innovative features. The bare minimum.

    Pulled logs off their machine, and they spent 4 hours on Google maps (they're also a taxi driver after hours) and messing about on PayPal for another few hours (they also did some consultancy).

    There was around 37 minutes of work done that day.

    They were no longer burdened with this job which seemed to interfere with their other evening/weekend jobs.

  • New employee retention rate in Japan is 70%. Nintendo’s is 98.8%. Brand strength, the smaller number of new hires, and a strong employee welfare program a few reasons given
  • You can get as good as that as standard in the UK.

    I get 36 days PTO, the legal minimum is 28 days. 25% bonus. Pension contribution, I pay 4%, company pays 8%. Health insurance included, but the NHS will cover most stuff.

    This isn't even a senior level position, it's bottom level. Seniors get way more.

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