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Hi all,

First post here, so please be gentle with me.

I have seen a HR role going near me that I am really interested in applying for. It's an NHS Band 4, so entry level-ish, the job description isn't specifically looking for people with existing HR experience 🥳.

I just have a few questions for people working in HR:

Is HR still a safe career option?

I feel it is a field I would really enjoy working in and I can see viable career progression, but I am concerned that things like the dominance of AI could mean it is more at risk as a profession than I realise. Is the human element of HR still as much of a protective factor as I am thinking?

Also, the job description does not specifically ask for existing HR experience, but it does ask for a demonstrable knowledge of HR. I am more than happy to read up and learn, but how would I best convey that on an application?

I have spent my entire career working in the NHS, and I think I could be really good at this job. I am also excited for a role with career progression again as I am ambitious and would like to work my way up, do more, earn more.

Thanks for reading and any advice.

Hi all, first time posting here so apologies if I get anything wrong.

My bf has been asked to be a groomsman for his best friend, let's call him Gareth's, wedding later this year. My bf is a big man, and whilst he is self conscious about it, he is also perfectly realistic and understands he can struggle to find clothes that fit.

Gareth and his partner have decided they will cover the cost of all bridesmaid and groomsman outfits. But here is the problem, as my bf is too big for the suits they have opted for, they have asked if he will pay the difference to have a suit tailor made, which will potentially cost him hundreds to get one that matches the other groomsmen, etc. Their other suggestion, was that my bf 'just go on a mounjaro for a few months'. Our disposable income is vastly smaller than Gareth and his partner, and Gareth just seems oblivious to how hard weight loss can be. If my bf could lose weight, he would have already.

My biggest issue with this is how Gareth and his partner have handled the whole situation. There was radio silence for months, my bf knew we were were invited, but he didn't know if he was a groomsman or not (granted, that could be typical poor male communication too). I feel like in an effort to avoid a potentially awkward conversation with my bf, Gareth and his partner have put money before Gareth's friendship with my bf.

When my bf first spoke to Gareth and they discussed the suits, my bf was really crushed at Gareth's whole attitude about it. I was absolutely raging for him because I think they have treated him appallingly, whether they meant to or not.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Bf is on a diet, and he's doing well, but the wedding is towards the end of the year, and he has ADHD, so I am concerned that he will get closer to the wedding and struggle to maintain things, and just end up feeling worse about himself. I also *really* want to have a stern conversation with Gareth, and point out how hurtful they have been, but I am trying to reign myself in. Neither Gareth, nor my bf, want my bf to feel he can't be part of the wedding, but my heart breaks for him that this has happened.