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Should I Travel 200 Miles To Collect A Laptop?

I recieved one of those job alerts. It's a typist role working on backlog typing as a contract for 6 months. It's working from home which is something I'm keen on, however I'd have to collect a... ...

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Are There Any Older Cat Experts?

My very soon to be, and portly boy cat, will be turning 15 years. However, roughly over the past 6-9 months, he hasn't wanted to go out much. He loved the outdoors and always climbed trees/fences.... ...

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I Wasn't Invited To My Coworker's Housewarming Party

Am I being too sensitive? Everyone in my office was invited except me. I live 30 miles away so really I couldn't have made it, but I would've bought him a house warming gift. He said he'd invite... ...

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Does Anyone Know Please How Long It Takes To Receive A Replacement Credit Card?

I've lost mine. I rang my bank last Monday (20th), so far I haven't received it.

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What's A Nice Gift For A New Home?

My colleague has moved home and has invited me to his housewarming party. However, it's 30 miles from where I live, so won't be able to make it. I'd like to give a gift instead. Can you... ...

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Is It Time To Replace My Washing Machine?

It keeps moving forward when spinning even on 800rpm! I've pushed it back into place each time, but now I have no strength left. If I don't move the machine back in place, then we can't open our... ...

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Someone Has Described Me As Shy In A Job Reference

It's one of those personal job references and this is what she described me as. Is this OK? She gave me a copy of the reference, but I don't know what to think about... ...

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My Mum Is Angry That I'm Not Interested In Family From The Past

My mum decided to bring out some photos from the past again. I have always felt disconnected from family because I grew up without family as they all died when I was a very young child or simple... ...

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What Next Step Should I Take With My Neighbour? Should I Contact My Insurance?

Water contines to seep in on my kitchen wall albeit slowly and my front door steps are still scuffed and sratched from their works. From October, these issues haven't been resolved. I wrote them... ...

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Why Are Some Jobs Advertised Without Showing The Salary?

Is it a good thing or bad? 🤷‍♀️

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Can Anyone Recommend A Grab Rail/Handle For The Shower/Bath?

It's for my mum to get in/out of the bath. It has to be non-drill and non-suction. I bought a suction handle but it won't adhere. Thank you! 🚿🛀. Any ideas would be gratefully received.

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Happy Christmas And Thank You

I want to wish everyone on here a very happy Christmas and a very happy 2025. I also want to thank you all for all your advice and help throughout this year too to my questions and for taking the... ...

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Coworker Mad At Me For Keeping A Selfie On My Mobile Of Us Together

My coworker is leaving her job soon so we decided to have a muck about and take a couple of selfies of us both on my phone. One photo didn't turn out very well and she hated it. I told her I'd... ...

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Holiday Park Keeps Ringing Me. Why?

When I contacted a holiday park a week ago to enquire about caravan hire over Christmas, I made it clear that my decision would likely come at the last minute due to work commitments and just that... ...

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Garden Fence Panel Protruding

Our neighbours, who rent the property next door, have stacked their building materials right up against one of our fence panels, causing it to bow and protrude into our garden. The weight of the... ...

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Why Is Rac Charging Me A Cancellation Fee?

I scrapped my old car yesterday and when I tried to cancel my monthly payments for breakdown cover with the RAC, they said I'd have to pay a £99 cancellation fee! They said because I've had two... ...

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What Can I Get Someone For Secret Santa For £5 Who’s A Cat Lady?

The rest of us wanted £10 secret Santa, but our boss said £5. Oh well. I just wondered if anyone had any ideas?

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My Coworker Is Asking Me If I'll Cry On Her Last Day In The Office?

Well, my answer is no. I won't because part of me is glad she's going! Plus, I don't have strong connections in the workplace so no way would I cry. The workplace is purely somewhere to get... ...

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Car Won't Start, But Rac Can't Find Anything Wrong

When I turn the engine on, it starts, then cuts out. This happens each time. RAC said he can't find anything wrong and I'll need to take it to a garage 🤷. I asked him if he thought it was worth... ...

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Worried About Leaving My Cat Alone For One Night Out

It’s Diwali season and the big day for those who celebrate is tomorrow (I live in a heavily populated Asian town).
In June, I booked a night out to see a show (I’d no idea it was Diwali back then... ...

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Should I Travel 200 Miles To Collect A Laptop?

Are There Any Older Cat Experts?

I Wasn't Invited To My Coworker's Housewarming Party

Does Anyone Know Please How Long It Takes To Receive A Replacement Credit Card?

What's A Nice Gift For A New Home?

Is It Time To Replace My Washing Machine?

Someone Has Described Me As Shy In A Job Reference

My Mum Is Angry That I'm Not Interested In Family From The Past

What Next Step Should I Take With My Neighbour? Should I Contact My Insurance?

Why Are Some Jobs Advertised Without Showing The Salary?

Can Anyone Recommend A Grab Rail/Handle For The Shower/Bath?

Happy Christmas And Thank You

Coworker Mad At Me For Keeping A Selfie On My Mobile Of Us Together

Holiday Park Keeps Ringing Me. Why?

Garden Fence Panel Protruding

Why Is Rac Charging Me A Cancellation Fee?

What Can I Get Someone For Secret Santa For £5 Who’s A Cat Lady?

My Coworker Is Asking Me If I'll Cry On Her Last Day In The Office?

Car Won't Start, But Rac Can't Find Anything Wrong

Worried About Leaving My Cat Alone For One Night Out

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