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title: "Off topic"
url: https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/category/off-topic/
description: "Posts by Simon Wakeman in the Off topic category."
author: Simon Wakeman
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# Off topic

## [Black, white and the reality of grey](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2016/11/20/black-white-and-the-reality-of-grey/)

20th November 2016

As a wet-behind-the-ears graduate my first real job was as a graduate trainee at retailer Boots. I joined the marketing scheme in their Nottingham head … [Read More](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2016/11/20/black-white-and-the-reality-of-grey/ "Black, white and the reality of grey")

## [Abseiling 114m from the Arcelor Mittal Orbit for charity](https://www.simonwakeman.com/blog/2015/04/22/abseiling-114m-from-the-arcelor-mittal-orbit-for-charity/)

22nd April 2015

This weekend we’ll be descending the UK’s largest sculpture in aid of homelessness charity Porchlight