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  • the uni actually has a fresh veg box kind of thing you can sign up to! :) they receive their stuff from Locavore, they are local (and I think organic?) and they even do deliveries! by nnika_ (Sun 13th Jan 2019 8:03pm)
  • so, does this mean that you're suggesting that people with poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, which increases testosterone levels in people assigned female at birth, should be unable to compete with other women too? the science clearly states that trans women on HRT have no physical advantage. it's because when testosterone is not within their body anymore, they lose muscle mass (and all other advantage). furthermore, a trans woman on anti-androgens may have lower testosterone levels than a cis woman (most cis women have androgens in their body, however they do not tend to take anti anti-androgens, unless medically required). do you also think that trans men who take testosterone should not be able to compete with other men because of their disadvantage? or should they be competing women in your opinion? there is clear science on the topic. I think you need to assess your judgements and why you have them. by nnika_ (Sat 19th Jan 2019 5:34pm)
  • "hurr durr this person has SCIENTIFIC PROOF that they are right,,, this down vote will SHOW THEM!!! >:(((" hope their brain got one (1) serotonin and made their day happier for clicking the button lol by nnika_ (Sun 20th Jan 2019 3:07pm)
  • have you considered that many disabled people may need a specific kind of car to get them around safely/comfortably...? by nnika_ (Tue 26th Feb 2019 5:54pm)
  • Dumbarton road in Partick is often quite heavily littered :( it's a shame by nnika_ (Tue 12th Mar 2019 8:18pm)
  • I typically notice it especially near the station/towards the McDonald's! by nnika_ (Tue 12th Mar 2019 8:27pm)
  • I don't have much experience with peaktimes, but as long as you are well on time, it should be no problem. I often take the train to Ayr on sundays with my bike and it's never a problem. by nnika_ (Tue 16th Apr 2019 6:55pm)
  • oh awesome! know any more details? :) by nnika_ (Sat 20th Jul 2019 6:18pm)
  • could you really? may I ask which part of Glasgow you live in? by nnika_ (Sat 20th Jul 2019 6:20pm)
  • I have considered it but it's not nearly as Iconic™ as a real tape would be :P by nnika_ (Sat 20th Jul 2019 6:20pm)
  • thank you so much!! :)) by nnika_ (Sat 20th Jul 2019 6:34pm)
  • that would be super helpful! can I send you a priv message? I should be able to send you the songs no problem! by nnika_ (Sun 21st Jul 2019 8:34am)
  • I noticed that too about a month or so ago while cycling home - from city centre to partick. I was wondering myself! by nnika_ (Fri 25th Oct 2019 8:02pm)
  • yeah, can't be the hydro because I cycle past that and I see the light southwest from the hydro. by nnika_ (Sat 26th Oct 2019 12:28am)
  • I second this! it can be a bit pricey but locavore is great by nnika_ (Sun 27th Oct 2019 1:01pm)
  • Buses are way cheaper. Trains are hellish in price (to the point it is probably cheaper to drive). I've not done it myself but my flatmate and I did some research when she considered going to uni in Edinburgh while living in Glasgow. by nnika_ (Fri 1st Nov 2019 4:00pm)
  • definitely look into private renting, it's way cheaper. you could probably find a 3 bedroom flat. Gumtree, rightmove, s1homes are all good sites to start looking. do keep in mind that if there's 3 of you who're unrelated/not a couple, most landlord will only accept you if their flat has an HMO licence (which is typically included in the ads for their flat). by nnika_ (Sat 2nd Nov 2019 7:12pm)
  • my flatmates and I have been using bulb for over a year and it's been great :)) much cheaper than scottish power by nnika_ (Wed 27th Nov 2019 1:52pm)
  • I am not allowed to vote as I am an immigrant (R.I.P.) but I think the Labour manifesto has the best take on LGBT issues at the moment (including trans stuff). I think tactically speaking they may be the best choice as they would have a chance standing against the Tories - it's hard to tell tho and they are not the only good choice. by nnika_ (Tue 10th Dec 2019 6:23pm)
  • I often see them in charity shops, if you are willing to go through a couple of them! by nnika_ (Tue 10th Dec 2019 11:26pm)
  • the duke says trans right by nnika_ (Sun 22nd Dec 2019 10:00am)
  • I'm afraid I have very limited experience babysitting adults, lol by nnika_ (Sat 4th Jan 2020 12:03am)
  • oh good shout, thanks!! by nnika_ (Sat 4th Jan 2020 12:02am)
  • I think if you visit the highlands, that would be a beautiful place to propose! not the most touristy location, something a bit more secluded maybe..? :) by nnika_ (Wed 8th Jan 2020 10:35pm)
  • hey there! I'm AFAB trans myself but I have a lot of transfem friends and I'd say go for it and speak freely :) you may get misgendered but generally speaking you're probably going to be ok otherwise. avoid matchdays maybe lol, but going in shops and stuff shouldn't be a huge deal! I wish you the best xx by nnika_ (Mon 13th Jan 2020 10:56am)
  • I second this. coffee shops and restaurants are often willing to hire with minimal previous experience, especially if you have had other customer service experiences. look on gumtree as well, sometimes they have some decent job offers! dunno the situation there right now but my previous job is often short on staff, it's Oasis Cafe on bath street.. not the best job ever but it's defo not the worst one I've had. by nnika_ (Mon 13th Jan 2020 4:20pm)
  • titan it repairs (they are on bath street), they fixed an ex's laptop screen well! also, based on your issue it sounds to me like there's a problem with the graphics card driver. I'd try either newer or older versions and see how that goes. since your computer does start up fine, I'd say the motherboard and the graphics card are likely compatible at least. by nnika_ (Sat 25th Jan 2020 10:04pm)
  • I'm not sure the budget will turn out to be accurate, but as long as you're not spending too much on extras, buy cheaper stuff and get clothes from charity shops etc, you should be fine. I have been managing on sometimes more, more often less ever since I moved out! just be smart about going out because it's easy to spend a lot when you do :) by nnika_ (Mon 27th Jan 2020 10:51pm)
  • Thank you so much for your (and all your co-workers and other healthcare staff) work. I applaud you and I am really sorry you have to go through this rn!! by nnika_ (Sat 28th Mar 2020 5:18pm)
  • Hey! I've been living here for about 2 years now (along Broomhill Drive). It has been fairly pleasant! :) It is close to Partick so all necessities/shops are nearby and it's quite accessible by public transport, as well as car. Most of the noise comes from transport where I live, not so much people being rowdy. Victoria Park is nearby which is very nice to visit, it's close to Gartnavel Hospital and quite a few decent GPs (I myself am with Northcote Surgery which has been mostly good with stuff - saying something as I am chronically ill). I'd say the area can be a bit pricey, and there's defo signs of ongoing gentrification so it may or may not get worse with a bit of time. The price is possibly the biggest downside? I don't go out all that much but honestly, there are plenty of pubs around! :) LMK if you have any questions and I can try to answer! by nnika_ (Tue 31st Mar 2020 8:19pm)
  • there are administrators in the group who receive forms from people volunteering, and according to postcode assign them to more localised groups within the mutual aid group! (as far as I understand - I am not involved in organising) by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 12:14am)
  • yes, you can ask for help with it by filling out the forms linked on the sites of the group! :) by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 12:18am)
  • I actually don't know much about this - I've only heard snippets, and it sounds very unclear. by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 12:16am)
  • hey there!! I hope you're ok, sorry for not getting back to you sooner! unfortunately I'm not involved with the organising of volunteers and those who need help - the websites I linked should have links to forms available as well as a phone number that you can call during the day! let them know what you need and where you live so they can find someone to help :) by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 12:21am)
  • yeah, never lived in halls because of how expensive they are, and as I don't get loans and my parents can only help a bit I've been working 20+ hours a week while doing my undergrad. it got SLIGHTLY easier during my masters as I finally qualify for loans - so now I "only" need to work for what I spend on food and other things by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 11:09am)
  • A lot of the time first year students who couldn't do flat viewings go in these flats as they are possible to sort. Not a lot of landlords let you rent a flat without ever meeting you first - it does happen, I was lucky too, but for many it's not an available option. by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 11:19am)
  • thank god being a landlord doesn't require a degree, finding the gremlins of society a lot easier this way by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 11:24am)
  • ...most of the students I'm pals with can barely afford food. I lived on £500-600 for most of my undergrad, all made with work on the side. get a grip on reality, bud. by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 11:21am)
  • yeah, and all the vulnerable people needing help... by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 11:39am)
  • pronouns and titles are really not all that different. most of the time you are allowed to put down whatever title (as long as it doesn't require a qualification like Dr). the admins of the form have been informed about this and it is not "compulsory" to give pronouns anymore - at the same time, if giving your pronouns on a form is what's holding you back from volunteering and helping the vulnerable.. I don't know what to tell you? like. sort your priorities out. I don't know why anyone is surprised about pronouns on a form at a mutual aid group. a main example for mutual aid is trade unions. sounds at least somewhat lefty to me. by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 11:38am)
  • as far as I'm aware this site should be able to redirect you to appropriate groups! [https://covidmutualaid.org/](https://covidmutualaid.org/) by nnika_ (Thu 2nd Apr 2020 11:43am)
  • hey there! I moved to scotland from hungary in 2015 and it took a while to get used to the accent, but it was very much manageable even never having lived in an english speaking place before! :) some people have heavier accents that are very difficult to understand, but in most cases it's quite ok. in my experience, when I struggle to understand someone's accent, then most native speakers also struggle understanding that person! let yourself ease into it and you'll be fine! by nnika_ (Sun 5th Apr 2020 1:03pm)
  • hey there! no clue if this helps but maybe you could try finding groups dedicated to an interest you have? eg. genre of music or movies, crafts/DIY, politics, whatever! Finding a local group may be difficult but if you do, making friends through that is waay easier! :)) means you already have a conversation starter as you will share interests with other people! by nnika_ (Sun 19th Apr 2020 11:58pm)
  • I really don't think it's wise to go to the pub. that is exposure to so many people. as others have said it would be much safer to have some drinks in someone's garden. by nnika_ (Sun 19th Jul 2020 1:59am)
  • it is not. there are plenty of diseases that haven't been seen in many years, and diseases that do appear but rarely now. beyond this, living our lives does not have to mean "sacrificing" higher risk people - the elderly, people with chronic illnesses, immunocompromised people, people with asthma, etc. this is a lot more people than many would expect. by nnika_ (Sun 19th Jul 2020 1:58am)
  • to be honest, this is my experience everywhere.. I grew up in Hungary and the first snow/ice is always "unexpected" regardless of forecasts :/ not to mention the UK is less used to snow, so they are even more taken aback when it happens lol.. idk how it works here, but getting winter tires is probably worth it. by nnika_ (Fri 4th Dec 2020 6:27pm)
  • yes, branch of the bank is the best idea (even if you just slide it through the letterbox when they are closed). most cards dropped off at the police station never see their owners again, plus if it's the bank they can immediately contact the right person and cancel the card etc. this is what I read online when I found a card myself. by nnika_ (Wed 23rd Dec 2020 1:47pm)
  • I'm sorry that your wife ridicules you - you are definitely in the right, and you are acting responsibly not only for your own sake but for others' as well. I feel like while sticking to the rules 100% may be often difficult or impossible, considering risk factors is really important. Eg. seeing a couple of people regularly who don't really see anyone else is not nearly as unsafe as seeing 6 different people who also see others. This kind of thinking and carefully planning a "social bubble" has been rly important for me and my partner as we are vulnerable. I think it's a good idea to stick to your principles. "meeting friends for a drink" can also cover many different things - I would definitely not go to a pub to do so. I think sitting around in a garden, distancing the best you can, and having your own drinks, is fine on the other hand, as the risk is not nearly as high. I suppose it is up to people how they behave, but in this case we are all responsible not only for ourselves but also each other... by nnika_ (Sun 27th Dec 2020 6:08pm)
  • that's really good to hear, as it's in a convenient place! thank you :) by nnika_ (Mon 28th Dec 2020 8:22pm)
  • COVID definitely made it worse, and if you can comfortably do so, it may be worth waiting a bit? My flatmate and I moved this past summer and we're renting a 2 bedroom flat for £625, so I definitely don't think you should be paying anything beyond that for a 1 bedroom. I actually wonder if you have looked into 2-3 bedroom flats? I find that the smaller the flat, the more expensive it is to rent it in relation to size. At my previous place we were paying 850/mo for a 3 bedroom (granted, we started renting it back in 2017 - they probably put the price up by now). It may also be worth waiting just a few months. Maybe in spring and early summer you'll find better deals? by nnika_ (Tue 29th Dec 2020 1:32am)
  • I'm not sure if it's that simple, but certain things definitely affect it, for example students moving in and out. obviously covid will affect it this year, but a lot of students will be moving out in the beginning of summer and moving in at the end - meaning an abundance in flats around late spring and limited flats when the semester starts (or maybe even from mid-summer onwards). exceptions do exist but I tend to keep this in mind :) by nnika_ (Tue 29th Dec 2020 8:05pm)
  • You could try Glasgow Mutual Aid, I'm not sure how busy they are these days but when I was participating in the beginning of the pandemic, there was always plenty to do :) by nnika_ (Fri 29th Jan 2021 3:09pm)
  • I didn't know about the chaplain stuff, but I'm also surprised by you guys' perspective - most of my queer friends agree with me that while hardly flawless, UofG does relatively well with lgbt issues at least compared other unis. They have a lot more policies in place (eg. around name changes) and have vocally supported trans students using the correct bathrooms for themselves when some transphobes put up signs on bathrooms (trying to tell students to use bathrooms according to assigned gender rather than, you know, their actual gender). Did you have bad personal experiences? (no need to share anything personal/specific) I have been out since the last year of my bachelors and have had an overall positive experience, lecturers have always respected my wish to go by my name (rather than my birth name) and hardly argued even while I hadn't legally changed my name. by nnika_ (Tue 2nd Feb 2021 10:39am)
  • oh that's fair, I misunderstood by nnika_ (Tue 2nd Feb 2021 2:18pm)
  • I'm not sure, but that much mold WOULD exacerbate any existing health condition, and could also contribute to developing one, even if not cause it on its own. I don't know the specifics, but black mold does awful things to one's health, especially if you already have an autoimmune condition to begin with... by nnika_ (Tue 30th Mar 2021 7:20pm)
  • I feel that there's a lot of people with this opinion, and while you're absolutely correct that someone on a bike can pose a real danger to a pedestrian - most cyclists in parks will hardly have that sort of speed. There are often dedicated trails or a lane for cyclists, but my experience with navigating them is that they are full of pedestrians. I always go slow and try to be as little a hassle to pedestrians and cars as I can be - I still get people yelling at me just for things like pushing my bike on the pavement (that's right, pushing it!!!). Seems a bit unfair that I'm given no space to travel safely and then get yelled at for "endangering the safety of others" for slowly cycling around and pushing my bike. by nnika_ (Thu 6th May 2021 11:19am)
  • a lot of trails and pavements are shared with cyclists (according to road markings, signs, traffic lights that include cyclists...) and existing cycle lanes are often full of pedestrian. sure, bikes are vehicles. but you realise not all vehicles are the same, right? they are entirely different than cars in every possible way. what may inconvenience someone with a car could be deadly for a cyclist. implying cycling could be just a fad absolutely bewilders me. have you heard of countries like Denmark and the Netherlands, with strong cyclist infrastructure? there are loooads of bicycles there used on the daily, and have been for many years. it is a mode of transportation that is significantly cheaper than cars and public transport and it keeps you fit as well - an extremely good option for those with lower income. not to mention no fossil fuels are involved in powering them, so they are greener too. by nnika_ (Thu 6th May 2021 11:42am)
  • I wonder how much of this stuff (as in, hostility towards cyclists) comes down to classism at its core. Cyclists are constantly this weird part of traffic where no one really wants them anywhere. There's very little dedicated space to bicycles and a lot of them are not so functional (eg. thin cycle lanes on sides of roads, full of potholes so you can't even use them) and it is a nightmare to try to stay safe in traffic (especially roundabouts with 2 lanes - genuinely fear for my life trying to cycle through those), shared walkways tend to have pedestrians wandering on the cyclist path/side, etc. This is all really frustrating since bicycles are a very cheap option compared to cars, and require no fuel. Also provides exercise. It is also cheaper than public transport in many cases, especially long term. My bicycle has kept me mobile and able to get round the city even when I was at my poorest. They even offer an opportunity for employment with food delivery companies - a shit job, a not well paying job, but many people have little choice. There's such an entitlement from car drivers and so much hostility from pedestrians, often without reason (I've been yelled at by ppl for pushing my bike on the pavement). Ofc I'm not saying 'every cyclist is poor' - there are plenty cyclists who are well off and can afford expensive bikes and cycle gear - but regardless it is a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option. by nnika_ (Thu 6th May 2021 11:57am)
  • it's probably true - especially for a lot of hobby cyclists - and I absolutely believe that a lot cyclists are well off... I don't know how much our perceptions can be accurate? sure, really nice bikes can cost £1000+, but most of the time a few hundred pounds will be enough for a nice brand new bike, and I got a decent bike for £90 second hand. yes, they do need some upkeep and accessories but I doubt I have spent more than £100 on that in the past.. 3 years now? my point is that even a slightly more expensive bike is significantly cheaper long term than a car or public transport, and with heavy use / living in a busy city it would definitely "pay itself back". plus there's human perception/bias. we are a lot more likely to notice a very nice bike or car or anything. if I see a Lamborghini, a Porsche, a fancy Audi etc in the same neighbourhood, I'm like wow, must be a rich nehbourhood, regardless of how many shitty little cars I see around them. plus middle class people taking up on cycling doesn't negate how useful bikes are for poor people. (absolutely not arguing your point about the pandemic, it is definitely an issue and we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg yet, if you ask me) by nnika_ (Thu 6th May 2021 2:20pm)
  • it is a muslim holiday, and the people they were detaining were muslim in a muslim neighbourhood. (for comparison, imagine if they detained someone christian on easter or christmas) by nnika_ (Thu 13th May 2021 10:04pm)
  • they weren't being arrested. they were being forcibly evicted/detained. and yeah, that shouldnt happen either. it's fucked up. no one should be put through such a terrible experience. and all peoples religions should get the bare minimum of respect... by nnika_ (Fri 14th May 2021 11:50am)
  • because the whole system is designed to make it difficult for refugees and immigrants to be 'legal citizens'. because all the detainment does is keep families apart while they go through the legal processes of becoming a 'legal citizen'. it is absurd and absolutely NO ONE deserves subhuman treatment, especially over weird gatekeeping laws that are used as excuses to throw people out of the country. to quote a wise wise tweet: "I do not know how to explain to you that you should care about other people." compassion, my dude. try it for free! by nnika_ (Fri 14th May 2021 3:20pm)
  • 👆👆👆 absolutely anyone you help in the street could be a 'rapist' or a 'criminal'. won't stop me from picking up someone's wallet after they have dropped it. also won't stop me from resisting an unjust system that is punishing people for where they come from and not being able to sort out legal documents exactly the way they want them to. anyone who's gone through asylum seeking, benefit seeking, or honestly just any official shit in the UK will know how crap and hostile it is. by nnika_ (Fri 14th May 2021 3:31pm)
  • I would rather "non citizens" cutting about the country than them being taken away from their families and going through something traumatic and unnecessary while their papers are being sorted. coming from an EU immigrant, who had the luck of getting settled status without being put into some stupid detention camp for no real reason. but tbh I would also rather have people living happy and safe lives regardless of whether they can or cannot go through the dehumanising and difficult process of getting citizenship or settled status or whatever. by nnika_ (Fri 14th May 2021 3:46pm)
  • my bad, indeed they are Sikh and are well known in their community for feeding the homeless: [https://twitter.com/molach95/status/1392960317550891011](https://twitter.com/molach95/status/1392960317550891011) I assumed they were muslim as the crowd escorted them to the local mosque. the whole holiday thing also didn't just randomly pop into anyone's head. The First Minister herself pointed out how they were detaining people in the heart of Glasgow's Muslim community on a Muslim holiday: [https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1392905030982852610](https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1392905030982852610) by nnika_ (Fri 14th May 2021 7:31pm)
  • Suissi and Down to Earth in Partick, and the Flying Duck in city centre/near Buchanan bus station! :) Edit: just remembered that Pizza Punks does some vegan/veggie pizzas too! by nnika_ (Mon 17th May 2021 9:00pm)
  • oh, I'm absolutely not talking about expensive and fancy cars! you may find an old used shitty car for £1000 (or less), but that doesn't account for maintenance, fuel or insurance - and if you're buying a car that cheap, it will likely not last many years. vs a bicycle for the same price, no insurance, no fuel, way less maintenance fees, will last longer. that's what I was trying to get at. defining poor is quite difficult I think, but the closest I can get to it is something like: people who cannot comfortable afford necessities (anything people are expected to have/pay for in society, eg having a phone, sanitary products, bills, 3 meals a day) and to live in relative comfort (you know like... having WiFi in one's home - although I'd argue that's also becoming a necessity, especially in the pandemic). so really, people being able to live a 'normal life'. by nnika_ (Fri 11th Jun 2021 10:09pm)
  • McDonald Vets on Queen Margaret Drive deals with exotic pets, they are reasonably cheap and have been lovely with my hamster (you'd think hamsters aren't much of an "exotic pet" but turns out they sort of are and I had to look for a vet who could actually deal with them). I think they are part of the pets'n'vets family and there are several McDonald vets across Glasgow - it's worth checking them out! on their Facebook I saw at least one pic of a snake and also a turtle patient. by nnika_ (Thu 8th Jul 2021 11:32am)
  • I've heard sooo many issues like this about Polo (am guessing from the comments it is about Polo - also tbh the bouncers should in fact get in trouble for this, it's massive mistreatment and threatening of someone). I've also heard plenty of shit things about AGM. To those looking here for the safer LGBT bars: Bonjour just opened recently, and they are a worker run co-op. My trans partner was there recently and she said it was lovely. It's in Saltmarket. During the day I have been in Delmonicas as well, and it was a pleasant time. In evenings it gets incredibly cramped though which I personally don't enjoy. by nnika_ (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 6:16pm)
  • Hi there! I've not had dogs in Glasgow but have lived here for a few years now. I think whether dogs are accepted largely depends on the area - I'd say you'll definitely have more luck further out of the city! As you said you will also probably be more successful renting a house. Letting agents can be a pain, you may also have better luck with private landlords. I'd also consider establishing a conversation before mentioning the dogs and any prices initially - have some other questions ready, show interest, and once they show interest in you, ask about the dogs, possible higher deposit and such. Many may just not bother replying seeing you have large dogs. hope this is somewhat helpful! :) by nnika_ (Sat 30th Oct 2021 11:42pm)
  • I think someone who insists on having an SUV when only using it in cities/roads are also cunts by nnika_ (Fri 12th Nov 2021 1:41pm)
  • Society Zero on Queen Margaret Drive by nnika_ (Tue 4th Jan 2022 8:05pm)
  • rn I work for Clear-Links Support which is a company that provides support to disabled uni students. been on both ends (providing and receiving support), and they are decent. I definitely could list some issues but it's well-paid (although the universities where the support happens decide the pay - at Glasgow Uni it's quite nice, am earning £13+/hr now) and fairly relaxed (but most of my work experience is from customer service soo...) worked for Loop and scoop recently and it sucked absolute ass. the worker turnover is insane (which doesn't help with unionising), staff aren't allowed to take tips, are overworked, no tips etc. I ended up with a fair amount of burns that are still visible on my arms - but injuries are rarely ever reported. quit when managers who never work in the shop started phoning the floor to tell staff off over minor mistakes they saw happen on cctv - brought it up with the boss (amongst many other things), who seemingly had no idea why this bothered me. realised the worker turnover was more likely by design than a side-effect. by nnika_ (Wed 2nd Feb 2022 2:25am)
  • oh I'm loving to hear that about tips - I thought he was lying to me when we had a discussion about it, and this confirms it. The original excuse was that there's not enough tips to gather to divide up amongst staff in a day (I think this was in the handbook). I asked why we don't gather them seasonally then, like every workplace I had where this was an issue. he said he tried to do that but it got stolen, then later he tried to use it for 'events for staff', I don't even remember what he said the problem with that was? and then he tried to divide it equally among staff but, he said, the staff started having conflict because front of house staff wanted the tips not to go to the kitchen staff? which sounded insane to me since the people I was working with all were absolutely lovely and friendly and helpful. he was like "oh so as you can see I have tried everything :(" and I couldn't really argue because I couldn't just say "you're clearly lying". he's also said how you wouldn't give tips in McDonald's so he doesn't see what the big issue is not getting tips lol. the tantrum sounds about right. by nnika_ (Wed 2nd Feb 2022 12:57pm)
  • yep, sounds familiar. every complaint I had was met with an empty excuse, and when I couldn't say anything because "that's bs" isn't an acceptable reply, he would be like, see, you can be reasonable! :) been a while since I was that angry at a person. he pretty much just tried to gaslight me into thinking this is all normal.. then I would go home, told my partner and my flatmate what went down at work, and every time they were absolutely shocked. also the place gets really fucking dirty during summer - bc staff does not reasonably have time to serve everyone and also do some serious deep cleaning, and he doesn't bother hiring a cleaner. the guy who was mainly responsible for cleaning and maintenance was working in the kitchen all summer bc we were so understaffed. when I complained in my resignation he replied that maybe I'm not suited for work in the hospitality industry - which is hilarious given I had been working in the industry for 5 years, and i had jobs where I not only got complimented for my work ethic and abilities, but I've also encountered managers trying to keep me on when I wanted to leave. I'm glad I faced him at a time when I was aware of my own value and capabilities. also, if half of the dodgy shit I heard about him is true, that's already pretty bad lol. he does pull the whole "we're like a family here" shit and i have to say, I do pity his family. by nnika_ (Wed 2nd Feb 2022 2:49pm)
  • I also heard some unfortunate things - namely racism, one of their shops apparently has a wee bell to ring when romani ppl enter the shop so the shop assistants can "keep an eye on them". They also do not let their staff unionise/organise. I'm glad I found an alternative zero waste shop (society zero) where I can refill soaps and such. by nnika_ (Wed 2nd Feb 2022 3:14pm)
  • if you have a car you can take it to the [council's household waste recycling centres,](https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17040) there's a few in Glasgow. If you do not then I'm not sure - my local one only seemed to be doing scheduled drop-offs where you need to give your licence plate number... may be worth checking out but if you don't have a car you will have better luck with other people's recommendations, probably :) by nnika_ (Sun 13th Feb 2022 1:24am)
  • this! we are downstairs neighbours guilty of being stoners, and didn't realise our upstairs neighbours were getting all the smell... we felt pretty rotten when they left a note about it, and we have been going outside and farther from the house since - we meant no harm, just didn't realise how bad it was! hopefully your neighbours are understanding of the problem too, it's best to avoid second hand smoke especially when pregnant (especially if the smoke involves tobacco) by nnika_ (Sun 26th Jun 2022 1:53pm)
  • Never keyed a car myself but I have a couple of guesses. Colour of the car can be an unlucky coincidence - especially if there are strong associations to politics/football. Brand of car as well, but more importantly brand + age of the car combo; as some said it may be jealousy (I think there's a bit more to it especially now with the financial crisis and a lot of people experiencing a lot of societal frustration and financial inequality - while I'm not so petty, I understand why many may feel angry at the brand new golden porsche or something). Also type of the car, eg. SUVs - there were a lot of SUVs getting their tires slashed around COP26 because people were pissed about how many private SUVs are in use in cities where they are not necessary. Hard to say why exactly someone would do that - it sounds like you did not "give a reason" by parking or driving in a particular way... there are always random assholes with no good reason. by nnika_ (Sun 31st Jul 2022 6:10pm)