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Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,147
Posted By Carrotstickz
I’ve had my account with moneybox for about 18...

I’ve had my account with moneybox for about 18 months now and it’s been absolutely fine - loads of banks and savings accs are online only and it doesn’t mean they’re less safe or anything (when was...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By Carrotstickz
There are lenses which are approved for...

There are lenses which are approved for continuous wear for varying lengths of time (commonly 2 weeks), including overnight wear. You're still supposed to take them out for showering or swimming as...
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Carrotstickz
It couldn't be some kind of allergy? Sometimes...

It couldn't be some kind of allergy? Sometimes allergic reactions to things can cause a nasty dry eye/mucus combination that will feel like there's something stuck. Might be worth popping some basic...
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,510
Posted By Carrotstickz
Might not be then - but I've heard multiple...

Might not be then - but I've heard multiple (usually very reliable) creators describe it this way hence why I said it!
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,510
Posted By Carrotstickz
My understanding based on a number of creators I...

My understanding based on a number of creators I watch is that the creators can suggest points for an advert - so they may say 'an ad could work here, here and here'. This is so the ads don't...
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 945
Posted By Carrotstickz
You can usually figure out what the questions...

You can usually figure out what the questions will be based on the job spec. E.g. if it says you need to have a proven track record of managing large teams, they'll probably ask something like "tell...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jan 24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,872
Posted By Carrotstickz
There is a process for university complains and...

There is a process for university complains and going straight to the OfS will have you sent back to follow the process. The process is ordinarily:
- complain to university
- if unsuccessful,...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jan 24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,712
Posted By Carrotstickz
Have read both your other thread and what's here...

Have read both your other thread and what's here.

For what it's worth, (and to the best of my understanding) I do not think this is because of data futures (DF) - universities have always had two...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jan 24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,712
Posted By Carrotstickz
That's so frustrating! In that case like I said,...

That's so frustrating! In that case like I said, definitely double check the paperwork and then I think it's complaints submitted to both the local center (for negligence/not being up to date) and...
Forum: General Chat 28 Jan 24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,712
Posted By Carrotstickz
Hiya - no direct experience in admissions myself,...

Hiya - no direct experience in admissions myself, but I have worked in universities for a while.

To start, I would suggest your daughter makes contact with the course leader/programme director...
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,581
Posted By Carrotstickz
Echoing what storybook said. This isn't a job for...

Echoing what storybook said. This isn't a job for the admin teams for her course/department, it's a job for the central student services team/admin - there's likely to be a desk somewhere on campus...
Forum: General Chat 23 Oct 23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,135
Posted By Carrotstickz
Most employers in most industries don’t give a...

Most employers in most industries don’t give a monkeys. There are some very competitive industries (investment banking, etc) where it might matter, but in general it’s going to be more about the fact...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,131
Posted By Carrotstickz
The easiest thing will actually be to look at...

The easiest thing will actually be to look at universities she might consider for subjects she might consider, just to get an idea; some will specify that they need 1 or 2 science A-levels for...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,354
Posted By Carrotstickz
I too live in Wales but frankly the uproar over...

I too live in Wales but frankly the uproar over the 20mph limit feels overblown - at least round my neck of the woods. Round here it’s generally short stretches of road which at peak commute times...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 16 Sep 23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By Carrotstickz
So the Quick Service restaurants tend to be the...

So the Quick Service restaurants tend to be the ones where you go in and order at a counter and then seat yourself - think Colombia Harbour House or Cosmic Rays in MK, or Sunshine Seasons in Epcot...
Forum: General Chat 20 Aug 23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,222
Posted By Carrotstickz
If there's no card then delivery hasn't been...

If there's no card then delivery hasn't been attempted imo. Don't pay for stuff texted to you - it's a scam. Call or visit wherever you'd normally go for picking up a parcel to check if you're not...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,114
Posted By Carrotstickz
Depends how close it was and if the panel needs...

Depends how close it was and if the panel needs to debate it for a bit - I've been on panels where there was a clear stand-out candidate and a clear second-place, so we called the best candidate...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jul 23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,659
Posted By Carrotstickz
Did you miss the line where it explicitly said...

Did you miss the line where it explicitly said 'and in Barbieland, the Kens will get positions of power when the women in the real world get positions of power' which explains that the movie's take...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jul 23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By Carrotstickz
Are you the only person who has ever lived in...

Are you the only person who has ever lived in this house, and could it be a previous owner who forgot to update some details somewhere?

Alternatively, is your street name or building name easily...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
If you're going for a standing ticket, do you...

If you're going for a standing ticket, do you want to be right at the back and be miles away? There's merit in wanting to be close to the stage and see the person up close.

Yes, it might be a lot...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
Can you try again for the 3pm sale? Make sure to...

Can you try again for the 3pm sale? Make sure to get into the waiting room at 2.30!
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
Succesfully managed to get myself a seat in...

Succesfully managed to get myself a seat in liverpool in block 104 right after the queue opened!

I heard this morning that people on iPads were having more luck getting into the waiting...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
I got taken to the ticket selection screen nearly...

I got taken to the ticket selection screen nearly immediately after the queue opened/waiting room closed, and then after I clicked to pay for my tickets and swiped on my phone to confirm it was me I...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
I did, multiple times today. Nothing there...

I did, multiple times today. Nothing there either. I definitely registered for them though as those were the ones I was most keen on, so very weird that it didnt come through.
Forum: General Chat 15 Jul 23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
Never got an email about Cardiff or London so...

Never got an email about Cardiff or London so assume that means no joy?
Forum: General Chat 14 Jul 23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
Waitlisted for Liverpool and Edinburgh, didn't...

Waitlisted for Liverpool and Edinburgh, didn't hear anything about Cardiff or London...

If anyone is able to get tickets, and has the funds and availability to get an extra one (particularly for...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jun 23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
She's already added 4 more dates in Singapore -...

She's already added 4 more dates in Singapore - it does seem fair to say that other dates might follow suit if the demand is that high.
Forum: General Chat 24 Jun 23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 814
Posted By Carrotstickz
Just echoing others. Using clearing will depend...

Just echoing others. Using clearing will depend on the course, and some unis will have spaces left on some courses even two weeks after results day/right up until the course starting. But other...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jun 23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
I think most folks who said they’d registered for...

I think most folks who said they’d registered for multiple locations are doing the same? Good luck trying to get tickets for more than one show anyway - it’s difficult enough if you’re not in the...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 60,126
Posted By Carrotstickz
Did anyone not get any confirmations of trying to...

Did anyone not get any confirmations of trying to register interest at all? I signed up for all the uk dates as I can be flexible but haven’t had anything through about anything!
Forum: General Chat 18 Jun 23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By Carrotstickz
Is it a student halls flat, or a private flat? If...

Is it a student halls flat, or a private flat? If it's halls or otherwise dedicated student apartments, I'd expect there to be some kind of provision (potentially at an extra cost).

Otherwise I...
Forum: General Chat 27 May 23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Carrotstickz
Better to look for the kind of jobs you want and...

Better to look for the kind of jobs you want and take a look at their person specifications or job requirements. They may require training in specific areas, which you could then use to tailor your...
Forum: General Chat 23 May 23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,907
Posted By Carrotstickz
I also work in a university and most if not all...

I also work in a university and most if not all of our meetings are now held over Teams/Zoom. One of the secretaries I've worked with had an adjustment that in order to be able to take minutes...
Forum: General Chat 24 Apr 23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,176
Posted By Carrotstickz
The test was for everyone. In a real emergency it...

The test was for everyone. In a real emergency it will be localised.
Forum: General Chat 24 Apr 23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By Carrotstickz
I had a similar issue at my old workplace (a...

I had a similar issue at my old workplace (a couple of paychecks were reported to HMRC twice so they thought my income was much higher than it was) and speaking to a union rep and getting them to...
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,031
Posted By Carrotstickz
No, the article was looking at companies which...

No, the article was looking at companies which ordinarily demanded a 40 hour week dropping to a 32 hour week for the same pay.

In other companies this might look like going from 35->28 (depends...
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,997
Posted By Carrotstickz
They may not see her personally about it but they...

They may not see her personally about it but they do have the advice page I linked before - Cardiff SU's advice team are VERY good so I do hope they see her and can give her some personalised advice!...
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,997
Posted By Carrotstickz
OP - not sure if your daughter is at Cardiff, the...

OP - not sure if your daughter is at Cardiff, the Met or USW as there are a few unis located in Cardiff, but if she's at Cardiff University then she could try speaking to the Students' Union. Their...
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,212
Posted By Carrotstickz
If you want a job to be done then you should be...

If you want a job to be done then you should be paying the staff who do the job appropriately for it.

I also wouldn't argue that working hospitality is 'unskilled'. Just because it doesn't...
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,721
Posted By Carrotstickz
If you're concerned, you could always go to the...

If you're concerned, you could always go to the live chat and ask.
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