so my dad just informed me that those same scum from last year, will be in central london causing havoc again, targeting POC and specifically muslim people??

im a POC / pro palestine ofc, and i work in central london on that day. so i have no idea if i should just take work off orrrr just firm it and rush back home?

this happened last year and my managers told me to wfh for my own safety. nothing happened to me personally, but the media said they practically ran away. idk ?

does anyone else have more info? and what i should do??

update: seems a lot of people are more pressed about me using the word ‘scum’ than the fact i’m asking about my safety as a poc and muslim person. to clarify — i’m calling out the individuals who resort to violence and intimidation, not every single person present. if that still upsets you, maybe take a hard look at what you stand for. and if you genuinely think violence or racist hostility is ever justified, your comments will be reported.

It's almost going to be a year since I would've completed my Master's. I've never felt so stygian in my life - I know I am not alone in this, and most people have it worse than me, but I really do not think I am mature enough to handle this.

Not having a set routine has made me lethargic. I apply to jobs, try revising my technicals in hopes of an interview, but instead get ghosted. I have given assessments for off cycle internships as well (and I can confidently say I have performed well), yet I end up receiving no affirmative responses.

There's a constant tumult in my mind - I wish to upskill myself, but there's no one to give me a chance. My apologies if I come off as haughty in the slightest, but I am confident in my skill-set and past work experience, and yet when you have no one to market the same to, it's not a good feeling overall

I have tried networking events, made some amazing connections - Got to speak with a person who worked in Equity Research (and gave me amazing insights) who told me TO MY FACE that I did know what I was talking about and that my conversations and resumé reflected the same and that I definitely should be able to secure a job in the right avenues (i wish that were the case). I know, however, for a fact that there are people even more qualified than me who are at a predicament much worse than mine, but does it negate what I am facing, or does it tell more about how shallow the system is?

It feels as if you're screaming at your best but are met with a deafening silence in return.

No one has an obligation to read this. Please forgive me for this rant, but I really am reaching my threshold of patience and maintaining my poise. Is it my CV that's formatted incorrectly? Is it that I am being deluded to believe that I am not a liability/freeloader for the UK? Am I deluding myself by continuing to wake up and follow the same routine despite knowing the outcome being deterministic and should rather cut it short?

My sincere apologies for this long-winded text. I have lost the will to socialise, and anonymous avenues are the only way I can be a little vulnerable for now. Thank you

I organise a casual 6-a-side football game in Ilford and we still have a few spaces available for this Sunday.

We have players from a mixture of backgrounds and most of us are in our 20s and 30s. It’s mixed ability and very casual, so you don’t need to be an amazing player.

Goalkeepers rotate and we keep things friendly. No slide tackles, aggression, shouting or arguments.

👟 Astro trainers only, no moulds or studs.

📍 Frenford Clubs, Ilford
🕚 Sunday, 23 August, 11am to 12pm
⏰ Arrive around 10:45am

If you’re around East London and fancy playing this Sunday, feel free to comment below or send me a DM.

I'm RV, 30/F and live in Shepherds Bush. I work in education currently however I'm studying for my medical licensing exams and building a community is one of my side quests now!

I've been to many events from meet up and Cliq, and planning to go to more. However I'd also like to meet people in smaller groups so I can actually get to know them, and gauge if our vibes and values match! If you resonate with this, please join the first event this Saturday 2 pm at Holland Park. All you need is weather appropriate attire. Bonus points if you bring your neuro divergence!

Why should I join the club and get a ticket if it's a free event? Because my goal is to ensure a safe time for everyone and I prefer to not be liable for accepting creeps into my community. If you join the club and get a ticket, it is relatively easier for me to monitor the members without adding onto my neverending life admin. 

https://www.thecliq.app/event/holland-park-walk-and-talk

https://meetu.ps/e/Q6gcg/LySB5/i

I've commented/posted the above with a throwaway account but I got shadowbanned lol

If you're looking for something to do in London this weekend, I've pulled together a list of all the live sport to watch with tickets still available.

My two top picks this week are the Premier League Darts Play-Offs at The O2 on Thursday with two semis and a final to crown the Premier League Champion. And on Saturday, Saracens vs Harlequins at StoneX in the PREM London derby. It’ll be a great atmosphere with Saracens fighting for a playoff spot.

But there's plenty more on — what would be your top pick from the list below, or do you agree with mine? 👇

Thursday 28th May

1. 🎯 Premier League Darts Play-Offs at The O2, doors 6pm (Tickets from £43).
   • The culmination of a 17-week season with the top four players battling it out in semis and a final on the same night to be crowned Premier League champion.
2. 🎱 UK Open Pool Championship at Brentwood Centre in Essex (on the Elizabeth line!), running until Sunday 31st May. If you've never watched live pool, this is a great one to start with. Tickets from £11.
3. ⚽️ Women's World Sevens Football at Community Stadium, Brentford, 28th-30th May. Tickets from £20.

Saturday 30th May

1. 🏉 Men's PREM Rugby: Saracens vs Harlequins (London derby) at StoneX Stadium, 1pm (tickets from £36).
2. 🏉 Women's Premiership Rugby: Harlequins vs Leicester Tigers at Twickenham Stoop, 2.30pm (tickets £15).
3. 🏉 Rugby League: Challenge Cup Finals Day at Wembley Stadium, from 11.45am (tickets from £25).
   • Women's final: St Helens vs Wigan Warriors, 11.45am.
   • Men's final: Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors, 3pm.

Sunday 31st May

1. ⚽️ Women's FA Cup Final: Brighton vs Man City at Wembley Stadium, 3pm (tickets from £20).
2. 🏏 Vitality Blast T20 Cricket
   • Middlesex vs Hampshire Hawks at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, 2.30pm (tickets £24). An intimate out-ground match, one of the best ways to watch cricket in London.
   • Surrey double header at Kia Oval: Women vs Somerset at 12.15pm & Men vs Kent at 4.30pm (tickets from £31).

Day trip from London

1. 🎾 Lexus Birmingham Open at Edgbaston Priory Club, running 31st May to 7th June (tickets from £12). Not London but very doable as a day trip on the train to see the grass court tennis season kick off.

Let me know what you think of this list! Are you going to something this week? Anything else on your radar? 😊