Oh and if you haven’t already create a https://uk.linkedin.com/ account.

I’m in a similar situation so I can relate to what your saying.

This is a contract not being renewed and we are undergoing TUPE to become an in-house team but then faced with a HAYE (pay) review and restructure under the new legislation changes with regards to TUPE. I know within six months they will use the economic and organization clause as a reason to change my T&Cs. Quite frankly I’m not working for a public sector organisation and putting up with there disorganized shit.

On the stress/worry side, honestly it won’t improve the situation by constantly worrying about. It’s really frustrating because its out of your control. Best thing to do is keep going to work, do your job as you always do and try to block out other members of staff negative conversations. Just carry on as normal as if nothing has changed. Remember rumors are rumors not necessarily true, ignore staff gossip. It will help you at home to be yourself and also if you want to look for a new job you will be thinking more clearer.

Whatever happens will happen, remember they still need staff and to be honest its normally middle management/team leaders that face the uncertainty first.

In terms of looking for a new job, give the CV a refresh do a bit research remember you have 10 years experience in your area of work that counts for a lot. If they make you redundant I don’t know your contract/T&Cs but it might be worth hanging on for a redundancy pay out if that’s a possibility. Think smart about all your options.

I saw a job with a small pay cut and almost jumped but then I thought its the first job I’ve seen and to be honest it wasn’t “me”. Since I’ve seen a few more that I fancy and I have a firm offer internally elsewhere with my current employer if I want it but it means relocating.

So I now have a new dilemma, do I ride out the storm and hope things work in my favor or do we move 100 miles north. Sure means moving house and other half needs to find another job but I’ll have job security and right next to the peak district. Being selfish now riding around Hope Valley for example really appeals. No offence to others but Yorkshire does seem a bit grim, I really like where I live.

Things are starting to be clearer for me personally but I’ve had 5 months of a shit storm. I’ve been through the sleepless nights, migraines and mood swings soon snapped out of it. I think I value job security more than I realized.

Ultimately there’s only one person that can decide what to do and that’s you.

A slower bike, is there a such a thing? I mean weight maybe, chunky tyres I guess.

How about a fat road bike? That could work.

I just always thought a bike is only as fast as you ride it.

Yeah got this one sussed out,

So stoked on this thread.

Posted 3 months ago

The spesh fsr stumpjumper seems to be getting good reviews in mbr as an alternative option.

Try before you buy is the only way you’ll ever know to be honest. Personal preference counts for a lot.

My commuter, most bits off ebay only cost £250 well chuffed.

Pimped out

I use a bodum coffee grinder and a cafetiere press thingy.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodum-11160-01UK-Electric-grinder-Kitchen/dp/B004GOLCPS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1392986461&sr=8-5&keywords=bodum+grinder+black

Does the job.

Got some beans from http://www.pactcoffee.com although had been using http://www.beanandground.co.uk

I’m sure that Aldi one would be fine, might just take up a lot of space.

EDIT: linked to some political pact site whoooops

I have a Kryptoite New York, seems good enough to put off any billy burglars.

Tivo does like to download HD suggestions though. Mines always downloading crap not that I mind latest seems to be father ted reruns… Ahhh gwan.

Maybe someone cleared out the suggestions folder and its downloaded 50 HD items?

In true singletrack style out of the 50 responses about 10% is constructive.

I’m not sure why anyone would to be notified of sarcasm, wit, banter and pictures of fat bikes or tandems! 😉

Funny looking link don’t think i’ll click it.

I’m out

What I don’t get is how someone can complain about lack of info on the website but still buys the part anyway…

Have a look on Rose, might be cheaper.

Its always difficult because we can’t see the config etc.

If you only want to extend the WiFi range I recommend sending back the router and buying something like,

http://www.ebuyer.com/322016-tp-link-300mbps-wireless-n300-powerline-extender-tl-wpa281

Or get a small switch.

Try one on a demo day. I’m 6ft 5 the xl fits for me.

“Is it true a pregnant women can wee in your hat?” No.
“I pay your wages!” I pay your benefits now go away.
“You can’t arrest me?” Yes I really can if necessary.
“Busy night?” Nope thats why I’m here.
“Can I have a photo with you?” Yes and before you ask no you can’t wear my hat.

The lock out wasn’t pictured, sorry I think its your fault.

On the Reba’s you can twist the cap and lock it in place by tightening a screw with an allen key, can’t tell from the picture if it uses same parts.

Also check pressures with shock pump (i’ve made a mistake not adjusting both sides, although it depends very much on the fork!)

If you do a google search you might be able to find a service manual for this model which might help identify what you need to do also.

Hope that helps.

Satch

If you commute on your bike you haven’t got much choice in the matter?

I see lots of people on there bikes, some well prepared like the above… others just waiting to be a statistic. Roads near me aren’t too bad so I get why people choose to ride. I wouldn’t ride/commute in Birmingham though, crazy enough in day light.

http://www.ktmcentre.co.uk/ktm-200-duke-2013-abs-white/

A little over budget but should work nicely.

😉

Strange because my auto renew was only £2 more with m&s!

3 years with m&s, no claims and not changed anything on the account.

Indervidual eh?

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/ZXOOFAT/on_one_fatty_rolling_chassis_bundle

Gets you the fatty basics and you can pimp it however you want.

Budget?

Ever considered anger management classes?

Check out ebay or amazon for ssc p7 bike light. Extremely bright light from china, does the job better than most 3 times the cost. The lamp does get hot just to warn you but mine have lasted two years so far. I run one on my helmet and one on the bars.

If anyone could provide a really simple step by step check list for us to get remote access that’d be great.

Considered something like logmein.com?

Slow out of breathe sort of riding.

Depends what job you do currently changing from 9 to 5 to a shift rota of 2 earlies 2 lates 2 nights and four off makes it difficult to manage social/family commitments sometimes. Also need to accept the fact leave gets cancelled and good luck getting time off at Christmas. Shifts vary between forces and also need to factor being called to court. You can’t get out of it even if it is sports day for your kids for example.

There will always be admin and bureaucracy, some shout louder than others whilst some just accept it and take each day as it comes.

I remember seeing a probationer at 35 he did all right, loved the change.

Pension wise just work it all out and also remember wage wise it might be a pay cut and take in account of all the out goings. Fed membership etc etc it all adds up and student officers take home pay really isn’t that good. First few years will be hard work after that its easy.

Going back to the OP.

You purchased a house knowing there is informal parking agreements because its a close. Now you wonder what to do because you don’t want your neighbors parking at various places.

How did you not expect problems… I just wouldn’t have bothered buying that house.

I think your in for years of hassle!

Be careful the bottle cage screws don’t weigh you down! Just to be safe use no more nails 😉

I didn’t think cyclescheme was worth it really unless doing it for £500 as the tax benefit is only worth doing around that price now. Used to be excellent until they moved the goal posts. Plus some bike shops add 10% to cover admin cost, so be careful.

Recommend having a look at sunsetmtbs

http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1866&category_id=158

They do 0% finance for example a deposit of £89 (for a bike worth £899) and 18 further payments roughly of £44. Pretty reasonable.

Sunset sell cannondales also trek, orange (new clockwork?) etc probably worth ringing if you have a bike in mind but model not listed.

Just an alternative option to cycle scheme, worth working it all out. Don’t forget the end percentage with cycle scheme you have to pay.

Its just boring, I don’t waste my time with it anymore.

Poorly edited, dull features. I can’t find anything positive about it :-/

Well it was fine last night always felt it drys off ok at Cannock. Enjoyed the new repaired bits at Cannock on the Monkey side.

Strangely there was two blokes on Raleigh Choppers doing Dog & Monkey last night, brilliant.

After using avid 5s for years I have finally ditched them…infuriating after a while.

Just send it into Watchdog.

Argos are great at advertising discounts on products never in stock 😀

All I want to know is does John Snow actually know anything?

I was ten years old so probably picking my nose. I don’t remember really, took another 8 years before I actually got a few albums to appreciate the music properly.

Personally I would avoid 4G for a year. It’s expensive and not available everywhere. Remember it’s easy to upscale a tariff but difficult to downgrade.

I disagree that it’s aimed at business. It really isn’t its aimed for consumers streaming data on the go.

I find in urban areas 3G+ is pretty quick for my needs. I’m not opposed to 4G just read to many reviews saying… Not yet.

If you haven’t yet google “4G is it worth it?” lots of tech reviews. I was reading up on it last week but decided it just not worth it yet.

A work colleague says his always bouncing to 3G and more interestingly voice calls are 3G not 4G. Something short term network related apparently.