|
Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 11:04:23 GMT
I find it quite funny that all other European countries can seemingly cope with all weather conditions, but as soon as a snowflake falls here, all the trains get cancelled, and as soon as it goes over 20 degrees, the Met Office issue an amber alert.
|
|
2,302 posts
|
Post by Tibidabo on Jul 26, 2018 11:06:55 GMT
I find it quite funny that all other European countries can seemingly cope with all weather conditions, but as soon as a snowflake falls here, all the trains get cancelled, and as soon as it goes over 20 degrees, the Met Office issue an amber alert. I don't agree. I think we do drizzle better than anyone.
|
|
5,495 posts
|
Post by Baemax on Jul 26, 2018 11:14:34 GMT
The other countries are able to deal with extreme weather bevause they've always had it. Snow in Finland is common so the infrastructure accounts for it. Heat in Spain is so expected that the whole country has an afternoon nap to avoid the worst of it. Extreme heat *is* unusual in the UK, and our buildings were originally largely designed to keep heat in, so of COURSE we're suffering. It doesn't mean we're wimps if our entire way of living hasn't been formed to deal with extreme weather, and it's REALLY tedious when people (often of other nationalities, but by no means exclusively) think it's amusing. Yeah, it's HILARIOUS that crops are dying and the countryside is burning and more vulnerable members of society are suffering extreme heatstroke, it's a LAUGH RIOT.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 11:19:36 GMT
To be fair, it's not just extreme weather that causes huge problems with our infrastructure in the UK though.
And (serious question) is this current weather spell that we're having really that extreme?
|
|
2,389 posts
|
Post by peggs on Jul 26, 2018 11:32:45 GMT
Work has just sent an email stating that there is no maximum working temperatures, I assume this was just in case we thought we could leave, or maybe not wear ties.
|
|
5,571 posts
|
Post by lynette on Jul 26, 2018 13:00:45 GMT
Well according to that earlier message we shall be getting fully air conned trains in 2030. Do excuse me if I don’t join you then.
|
|
2,946 posts
|
Post by crowblack on Jul 26, 2018 13:24:54 GMT
It's actually chilly here, and I'm going to put another layer on.
|
|
2,389 posts
|
Post by peggs on Jul 26, 2018 14:09:34 GMT
Well according to that earlier message we shall be getting fully air conned trains in 2030. Do excuse me if I don’t join you then. They'll be little point in being on an ice cool train if you're not there lynette so I won't get too excited.
|
|
2,946 posts
|
Post by crowblack on Jul 26, 2018 15:02:05 GMT
And with that it suddenly gets humid...
|
|
4,631 posts
|
Post by Phantom of London on Jul 26, 2018 15:33:45 GMT
Been a nightmare trying to sleep all week, think I managed 8 hours all week, last night with the little sleep I had, I kept waking up with terrible cramp in my leg, I suspect because of the heat, when I mentioned this to a colleague suggested that I may sweat a lot of salt?
|
|
4,631 posts
|
Post by Phantom of London on Jul 26, 2018 15:37:45 GMT
Now this is where the ladies come out on top, us grumpy men have to go to work with shirt, trousers and shoes, where the ladies can where a nice dress and sandals.
The 21st century has moved on for ladies, but what about the men?
|
|
|
The HEAT
Jul 26, 2018 15:50:44 GMT
via mobile
Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 15:50:44 GMT
It’s now the time of day when it’s both really sunny and really humid. Preparing to die as I walk to the train station.
|
|
4,799 posts
|
Post by The Matthew on Jul 26, 2018 15:52:27 GMT
Now this is where the ladies come out on top, us grumpy men have to go to work with shirt, trousers and shoes On the other hand, a couple of days ago I had dinner in a pub where the waitress was complaining about what a pain her long hair was in this heat. As far as workwear is concerned ties and jackets are the absolute worst. I get the whole "creating a good image" thing, but in this heat I'd be more impressed by a company that took its staff's comfort into account than one that insisted that the corporate uniform outranks everything. After all, when staff are wilting in the heat they're not going to be doing the best work.
|
|
5,495 posts
|
Post by Baemax on Jul 26, 2018 15:54:09 GMT
It's quite nice to experience the turnabout in the office, not gonna lie. Usually the men turn up in suits and set the air-con to please them, leaving the ladies having to choose between also wearing suits or just shivering all day under a big cardigan.
And dresses aren't *entirely* an option in this weather; a lot of offices insist they must be worn with tights, and even sheer ones are a nightmare when it's this hot, and if you're wearing a skirt with no tights, you run the very real risk of chafing, which is something nobody wants. Thank goodness then for linen trousers.
Still, this weather is excessively warm, absolutely no reason why the gentlemen can't collectively and politely approach their managers and make a business case for being allowed to wear work-appropriate shorts on days like today. In all but the most conservative work environments (and in those, EVERYONE is wearing a suit more often than not), they should be open to negotiation.
|
|
1,895 posts
|
Post by sf on Jul 26, 2018 16:03:10 GMT
To be fair, it's not just extreme weather that causes huge problems with our infrastructure in the UK though. And (serious question) is this current weather spell that we're having really that extreme?
I'm not in the south-east, so I've (so far) escaped the worst of it.
Where I live, summer last year was basically three days. The year before, maybe a week and a half. The last time there was this kind of run of warm weather here was apparently 15 years ago (I don't remember it, I was living overseas at the time, in a place where there's an actual summer every year - and also functioning air-conditioning). I'm about four miles as the crow flies from moorland that just burned for three weeks. Yes, this weather is extreme.
(And yes, I am very thankful I don't have to be in London this week.)
|
|
494 posts
|
The HEAT
Jul 26, 2018 16:05:37 GMT
via mobile
Post by ellie1981 on Jul 26, 2018 16:05:37 GMT
My office is quite relaxed. We haven’t said anything but some of the men have been coming in wearing very casual tops. Unfortunately for them our air con is pretty great and now they’re shivering inside. Now I always have a handy cardigan nearby stuffed in a drawer mar my desk, but of course they didn’t think of that.
|
|
2,041 posts
|
Post by 49thand8th on Jul 26, 2018 16:20:31 GMT
Been a nightmare trying to sleep all week, think I managed 8 hours all week, last night with the little sleep I had, I kept waking up with terrible cramp in my leg, I suspect because of the heat, when I mentioned this to a colleague suggested that I may sweat a lot of salt? Get one of these! I live in NYC without an air conditioner, but I do have a ceiling fan and a desk fan. This is how I sleep. runnerclick.com/10-best-cooling-towels-reviewed/
|
|
2,302 posts
|
Post by Tibidabo on Jul 26, 2018 16:32:52 GMT
Phantom of London. Put your duvet, socks and undercrackers in the freezer before you go to bed.
|
|
7,439 posts
|
The HEAT
Jul 26, 2018 16:34:00 GMT
via mobile
Post by alece10 on Jul 26, 2018 16:34:00 GMT
Not funny anymore.....
|
|
3,920 posts
|
Post by Dawnstar on Jul 26, 2018 16:38:45 GMT
On the other hand, a couple of days ago I had dinner in a pub where the waitress was complaining about what a pain her long hair was in this heat. That's what a bun is for. I always wear my hair up anyway when I'm out but in hot weather I have it up all day at home too.
Horribly humid today. We had a few rumbles of thunder & 2 brief shows earlier (first rain since mid May!) but it just seems to have made the heat & humidity even worse.
|
|
2,041 posts
|
Post by 49thand8th on Jul 26, 2018 16:56:03 GMT
Why would you NOT put your hair up when it's hot?! If not a bun, then a ponytail or two pigtails, or a braid, or something.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 17:00:00 GMT
That's what a bun is for. I always wear my hair up anyway when I'm out but in hot weather I have it up all day at home too. So long as you don't wear it up on top of your head when you're sat in front of me in the theatre. Well unless you want to take it home in your handbag when I chop it off of course.
|
|
4,028 posts
|
Post by kathryn on Jul 26, 2018 17:10:05 GMT
Lucky to work in a very casual office - people literally wear shorts/skirts/dresses, t shirts and flip flops. And then freeze, as the aircon is set to high!
|
|
|
The HEAT
Jul 26, 2018 18:12:07 GMT
via mobile
Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 18:12:07 GMT
That is the last time I travel by train in a heatwave at rush hour. Train was delayed by 20 minutes, and Cross Country didn’t lay on enough carriages, so I was squished against the walls. The air con didn’t seem to be functioning at all either.
|
|
3,920 posts
|
Post by Dawnstar on Jul 26, 2018 18:58:07 GMT
So long as you don't wear it up on top of your head when you're sat in front of me in the theatre. Well unless you want to take it home in your handbag when I chop it off of course. Don't worry, I always have a low bun on the nape of my neck. Put the scissors away!
|
|
|
Post by emicardiff on Jul 26, 2018 19:05:38 GMT
Ive done a round trip to London via coach today. In Victoria station they can’t have engines on until they’re leaving. It was 35 degrees on my coach. I now know what hell will feel like when I spend eternity there at least.
|
|
4,631 posts
|
Post by Phantom of London on Jul 26, 2018 19:39:24 GMT
It's quite nice to experience the turnabout in the office, not gonna lie. Usually the men turn up in suits and set the air-con to please them, leaving the ladies having to choose between also wearing suits or just shivering all day under a big cardigan. And dresses aren't *entirely* an option in this weather; a lot of offices insist they must be worn with tights, and even sheer ones are a nightmare when it's this hot, and if you're wearing a skirt with no tights, you run the very real risk of chafing, which is something nobody wants. Thank goodness then for linen trousers. Still, this weather is excessively warm, absolutely no reason why the gentlemen can't collectively and politely approach their managers and make a business case for being allowed to wear work-appropriate shorts on days like today. In all but the most conservative work environments (and in those, EVERYONE is wearing a suit more often than not), they should be open to negotiation. I take your word for it on the tights, never worn them myself, but surprised a company could insist on that you must wear them? I have taken to wearing shorts, t shirt and sandals going to and from work and change into trousers, shirt and shoes once there, take a fresh shirt in with me everyday, so refreshing changing when you travelled in by a hot and sticky train and tube. My train operating company (Southeast Trains) doesn’t have air conditioning and it’s absolute hell, I would’ve thought that when trains go into refurbishment they could install air conditioning, none need to order new trains for that, but when your forced to pay a fortune (cough, cough) for your ticket and you have no choice but to use that train operating company, then why would they, they’re not customer focused and alwAys put profit before service. Coming home today on the 3.24 from Charing Cross, they only put 4 carriages on, so not great for the people who have to stand in the heat.
|
|
|
Post by emicardiff on Jul 26, 2018 21:05:45 GMT
The company I’m temping at insists on tights for women choosing to wear a skirt. So a few archaic companies still do (I suspect a few restaurants do as part of the uniform too)
Having opted for the ugly trousers this doesn’t affect me directly.
Most offices however tend to end up quite flexible in the heat unless it’s as Baemax says above the super smart culture where everyone regardless of gender is in a suit type outfit.
|
|
1,936 posts
|
Post by wickedgrin on Jul 26, 2018 21:28:30 GMT
Well we've had casual dress Fridays - how about a Naked Friday tomorrow? No?
|
|
1,510 posts
|
Post by anita on Jul 27, 2018 9:54:14 GMT
Well we've had casual dress Fridays - how about a Naked Friday tomorrow? No? But you'd get sunburnt everywhere!
|
|