u/VegetableExit2815

Hi all!

I posted on here a while ago but as a quick summary -

Worked for a large UK bank for 7 years and was dismissed earlier this year for alleged “call avoidance” in a customer service based role.

The department had recently gone through a major operational change from mostly phone work to a 50/50 split between calls and heavy admin casework, and a lot of staff struggled with workload/backlogs.

I accepted I wasn’t always following my inbound schedule correctly during part of Oct/Nov 2025, but it was due to backlog/workload pressure and difficulty task-switching rather than deliberate misconduct.

At the time I had raised concerns about possible ADHD symptoms and since dismissal I’ve now been formally diagnosed and started treatment. I’ve also struggled with anxiety/depression following the dismissal.
A few key issues:

They dismissed me for gross misconduct/dishonesty rather than capability.

They admitted they didn’t actually have workload/WIP data for the investigation period.

Other employees were investigated around the same time but I was the only one dismissed.

Part of the investigation period included dates I was on annual leave and returning to backlog/work allocated during leave.

I’ve now submitted an Employment Tribunal claim for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination/failure to make reasonable adjustments and wrongful dismissal.

Tribunal has accepted the claim and employer has until June to respond.

They did accept pretty quickly. I was dismissed end of January - went through ACAS early conciliation and heard nothing. Got my certificate for tribunal end of April and submitted my case the same day - mid May and they’ve accepted (after around 2 weeks of submission) respondent has until June 8th and my hearing is Feb 2027.

Just seeking advice as it is a large and well known corporation - what are things to look out for that they will try their best to make me think about dropping my case or is it looking positive for me so far?

Appreciate any advice given.

Hi all I recently (two weeks ago) upped my dosage to 60mg and the first week went fine however the last 5 days my sleep has been so bad!!

I’m used to getting a full 8 hrs sleep, have a great bed routine, can fall asleep instantly etc.

Last night I slept around 4 hrs and that’s the worst it’s ever been and I can’t function or regulate! I went to bed at 11pm woke up at 2am rolled around and peed ALOT of times until 5.30am and alarm went off at 7am when I just knocked out for a little bit again.

I’m also very up and down with my periods so unsure whether that also plays a factor, but has anyone else experienced this? I have an appointment with my GP on Friday morning regarding both periods and insomnia but just wanted to see if anyone else had experienced the same or similar and if anything helped?

Hi all started my new job today and will be on the road quite often around 1/1 1/2 hrs drive there and back and I was wondering if anyone had any efficiency tips?

I have a 24 plate Golf R line fuel type is hybrid electric and I’m finding sometimes on long drives when I’m driving around 60-65 on D eco it adds a lot of mileage onto the fuel, however when I’m doing the same drive back at the same speed it goes down significantly.

My drive to work is around 60 miles however, when I started driving in the morning it was around 110 and by the time I returned home it was at 15?!

I have never put it in sports mode and always keep it at D, don’t really speed - most I go is around 75 sometimes at max. Just thought I’d see if there is any tips anyone can share or if there is something else I could be doing.

Hi all my cat male around 9 months old recently while playing has started panting (only lasts around 6-7 seconds) and it has happened 2-3 times in the last couple of weeks only but he’s also been getting tired after 5 mins of play and lying down.

Unsure whether it’s just exhaustion as he is still a kitten however I didn’t want to risk it so I took him to the vets this morning and she said although his heart sounds normal it doesn’t always cancel out any conditions or problems and its best to get a scan.

It’s going to be around £1,255 so I called my insurance to see if my policy covers as I am on premium but the lady on the phone was abit rude and sounded like she didn’t want to be there said I can put the claim through as my insurance covers up to £2k in conditions and injuries however there’s no guarantee so I’d have to pay then put the claim through and hope they approve.

Why I need advice in this is because I got dismissed from my job in January (ongoing tribunal) I’ve managed to get a job which I start end of May and due to my financial situation I don’t have that many in savings as bills and mortgage has been eating through it.

It’ll take me a while to save up that much but I also don’t want him to get worse IF he has something wrong.

Shall I risk it and go through the claim hoping it goes through or wait but risk him potentially getting worse?

Appreciate any advice, he’s been my absolute rock and bestfriend throughout the hardest few months and we are due to move into my newly renovated flat in summer and this has made me quite upset as he’s my everything

Hi all!

I’m f 32 only recently diagnosed in March.

I started off on 30mg for 7 days and then 50 mg for 4 weeks. I only really had a dopamine hit on the first day and felt very energetic, wanting to talk to everyone make plans etc.

On the second day I came in my period and I did check online and see it can really decrease the effects which I did feel. However I’ve now had my review and expressed all of this and I’m now on 60mg from today for 4 weeks and then 70mg for another 4 weeks however even on 60mg today I’ve not felt much difference.

The only side effects I’ve really had is a dry mouth and 0 appetite.

I take the meds at around 8am just with water and don’t really have much for breakfast maybe some cereal at around midday/1pm and then take my supplements which is vitamin D and biotin.

Please can I get some advice on what I’m doing wrong or anything new I can try. For abit of background context too I was unfairly dismissed from work in January so I have also been under immense stress, so in terms of focusing at work etc I wa snot able to give them much as I have been stuck at home due to financial strain. But I have got a new job which I start in two weeks so maybe it’ll improve slightly

Hi all,

I wrote on here around end of Jan regarding my unfair dismissal and did get some good advice at the time and support!

I have since spoken with Acas and gone through early conciliation as advised however the former company (they’re a huge corporate company) did not entertain it at all so I have now been given a certificate for tribunal.

I’ve completed the et1 form but I know from other people’s experience a lot of big companies tend to bully people into dropping the claim - I just thought I’d ask is this normally the case? Is their tactic to scare me and drop my claim? Any other advice from now until when I receive their response et3 - I have so far gathered all of my evidence minutes, statements, outcome letter etc.