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Comment on What would your past self say about your current self? in ~life
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Comment on How do you feel about your PTO? in ~life
Slystuff LinkUK here, also recently changed jobs so will cover old and new for what I can remember. Old Job: 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays. This increased from 20 days when I first started. Service...UK here, also recently changed jobs so will cover old and new for what I can remember.
Old Job:
30 days holiday, plus bank holidays. This increased from 20 days when I first started. Service length needed to reach 30 days was reduced down to 5 years during my time there.New Job:
Currently 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increases with service.
As for sickness leave, 26 weeks is full pay, and you only need a doctors note after the first week.Both companies allow the "purchase" of additional holiday as part of their benefits programs, but not something I've ever felt the need for.
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Comment on Humble Choice - March 2025 in ~games
Slystuff LinkWhilst the EA keys are a bit of a let down compared to Steam keys. I've been meaning to pick up Pacific Drive for a while now so this was an instant claim for me. The included DLC was also an...Whilst the EA keys are a bit of a let down compared to Steam keys.
I've been meaning to pick up Pacific Drive for a while now so this was an instant claim for me. The included DLC was also an added bonus. -
Comment on People named "Null" are being punished by computers in the weirdest ways in ~comp
Slystuff Link ParentI wonder if between comments & any tags that they have, if WSJ is suffering from the same issue we had a couple of hours ago ;)I wonder if between comments & any tags that they have, if WSJ is suffering from the same issue we had a couple of hours ago ;)
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Comment on Audio enthusiasts share your audio setups in ~hobbies
Slystuff Link ParentThankfully for now they're still going strong, but should the need arise in future I'll be sure to have a look at Sennheiser's offerings.Thankfully for now they're still going strong, but should the need arise in future I'll be sure to have a look at Sennheiser's offerings.
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Comment on Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, 3-2 OT in ~sports.hockey
Slystuff Link ParentWhen played correctly it can help your team get the jump into the offensive zone. But yeah if a mistake happens at that point it can really cost you. Edit - adding some context I know this is a...When played correctly it can help your team get the jump into the offensive zone. But yeah if a mistake happens at that point it can really cost you.
Edit - adding some context
I know this is a Reddit link but a former NHL goalie (Tuukka Rask) explains it well here
https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/s/uozd3hdX8y -
Comment on Audio enthusiasts share your audio setups in ~hobbies
Slystuff LinkNothing too crazy for me personally Surround Monitor Audio Silver 7G, 100's for Front Left/Right C250 for Center and FX for surrounds. This is paired with a SVS PB-1000 Pro, all connected to a...Nothing too crazy for me personally
Surround
Monitor Audio Silver 7G, 100's for Front Left/Right C250 for Center and FX for surrounds. This is paired with a SVS PB-1000 Pro, all connected to a Denon 4800h.
Mainly this set up is for films / games, but do also occasionally use it for locally streaming music.Earphones
A pair of Shure se-425's that have been used for a long time now, to the point I have no idea what's a good replacement when they do eventually die.
Others
Otherwise some inherited audio equipment that I've yet to properly set up. (had it set up for a little while but currently being stored)
Exposure VII & VIII pre-amp and amp, Ditton 100 bookshelf speakers, that have seen better days and will potentially get replaced at some. -
Comment on Inside inventor Simone Giertz’s small Los Angeles home, 58sqm/630sqft in ~design
Slystuff Link ParentThe space looks great, though have to say I'm more intrigued by the mini steps up to the sofa. I've been trying to find something decent for my own dog now he's getting older, but so far...The space looks great, though have to say I'm more intrigued by the mini steps up to the sofa.
I've been trying to find something decent for my own dog now he's getting older, but so far everything I find seems to have been in either extremes end of the scale being cheap & flimsy or bespoke & very expensive. -
Comment on Global Capslock key in ~comp
Slystuff LinkThis seems to have really picked up some traction now. Up to 430ish users compared to 10 when I checked a few hours ago.This seems to have really picked up some traction now. Up to 430ish users compared to 10 when I checked a few hours ago.
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Comment on Taskmaster | Series 19 line-up announcement in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentProbably could have been a bit clearer when I mentioned the UK comedy scene, but Johz sums up what I was trying to say well. In that prior to their appearance on Taskmaster they've been active in...Probably could have been a bit clearer when I mentioned the UK comedy scene, but Johz sums up what I was trying to say well. In that prior to their appearance on Taskmaster they've been active in the UK comedy circuit / appeared in UK comedy TV shows.
On a slightly different note, Series 20 will be very interesting in regards to who they have, since it's been hinted by Alex & the two Andy's that they have something special planned for that one.
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Comment on Taskmaster | Series 19 line-up announcement in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentJason Mantzoukas is easily the biggest surprise for me, figured the cast for each series would be from within the UK comedy scene. More so now with all the global versions of the show. Having said...Jason Mantzoukas is easily the biggest surprise for me, figured the cast for each series would be from within the UK comedy scene. More so now with all the global versions of the show.
Having said that, he also feels like he'll be a great fit and really looking forward to seeing how he approaches everything.
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Comment on Taskmaster | Series 19 line-up announcement in ~tv
Slystuff Link ParentDon't forget that Katy Wix (Mary) was also on Taskmaster series 9. So they really are working through the Ghosts cast.Don't forget that Katy Wix (Mary) was also on Taskmaster series 9. So they really are working through the Ghosts cast.
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Comment on Stimulation Clicker in ~games
Slystuff LinkIt was definitely stimulating! I might have left it running a little long to the point of spotting where some of the assets that you add start looping though. The ending feels so relaxing...It was definitely stimulating! I might have left it running a little long to the point of spotting where some of the assets that you add start looping though.
The ending feels so relaxing especially after the previous "upgrade".
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Comment on Oatly loses right to call its drinks ‘milk’ in landmark UK ruling – lexical dispute with trade body Dairy UK argued slogan ‘Post Milk Generation’ was misleading to consumers in ~food
Slystuff Link ParentSomething about more levels to the dream? https://www.fckfckoatly.com/Something about more levels to the dream?
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Comment on Heat pumps used to struggle in the cold. Not anymore. in ~enviro
Slystuff Link ParentUK wise I'd imagine it's likely a combination of installations and the comparative cost of electricity Vs gas heating.UK wise I'd imagine it's likely a combination of installations and the comparative cost of electricity Vs gas heating.
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Comment on Half-Life 2 20th anniversary update in ~games
Slystuff LinkI'm guessing this'll be the secret tape work that was hinted at a while ago in the noclip podcast. Either way, something I'll make sure to watch!I'm guessing this'll be the secret tape work that was hinted at a while ago in the noclip podcast.
Either way, something I'll make sure to watch!
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Comment on Wonder announces acquisition of Grubhub in ~food
Slystuff Link ParentThis also plays into what surprised me, in terms of the ownership chain, since tbh I never really looked into it beyond knowing it was the same overall group. That EU Just Eat is the parent...This also plays into what surprised me, in terms of the ownership chain, since tbh I never really looked into it beyond knowing it was the same overall group. That EU Just Eat is the parent company compared to US Grub Hub.
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Comment on Cheaper ways to heat a log cabin workshop (UK) in ~life.home_improvement
Slystuff Link ParentYou'll probably also want something to insulate the walls as well. Something like this may be good (my dad's used similar to insulate his shed that doubles as his workshop), though I imagine...You'll probably also want something to insulate the walls as well. Something like this may be good (my dad's used similar to insulate his shed that doubles as his workshop), though I imagine you'll also want another boarding layer to cover it to keep the space looking nice?
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Comment on Morrowind doesn't have any rivers in ~games
Slystuff Link ParentSame felt a bit odd hearing that pronunciation the entire time, though personally for me I'm mainly used to hearing the word in reference to the UK town of Slough (pronounced Slau). Anyone not...Same felt a bit odd hearing that pronunciation the entire time, though personally for me I'm mainly used to hearing the word in reference to the UK town of Slough (pronounced Slau).
Anyone not familiar the town in day to day life may know it from The Office (original UK version). -
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Slystuff Link ParentVery much agreed. After completing it I also watched the second grounded making of documentary on youtube. That reminded me of something I'd forgotten about but I think also played a big factor in...Very much agreed. After completing it I also watched the second grounded making of documentary on youtube. That reminded me of something I'd forgotten about but I think also played a big factor in the backlash. The Leaks that happened between covid postponement and release, showing a lot of the big narrative moments in the game out of sequence/context.
Link to it in case anyone wants to watch that hasn't already seen it.
Honestly, I think past me be surprised, in a good way, as to who I ended up in a relationship with. As she seemed so out of reach back then.
Though at the same time, I also do believe that past me would be saddened to know that I'm still not great when it comes to procrastination.