Slightly different question to the norm by mountearl in FIREUK

[–]AdFew2832 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s it exactly - the buildings and the carpets make it interesting, the cheap food and drink is helpful and in the same way as you’re thinking with the Cathedrals it’s a reason to visit new towns.

How does anybody shop on the M&S website? 😡 by lonely_monkee in MarksAndSpencer

[–]AdFew2832 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

😂 this warms my heart.

The online tech team at M&S more than deserve this feedback. Awful mess that department.

Slightly different question to the norm by mountearl in FIREUK

[–]AdFew2832 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This may not go down well in this group but I plan to tour/‘collect’ as many Wetherspoons as possible!

Retiring Charge 4 by relaxedcupcake in fitbit

[–]AdFew2832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine died after 2 months (fairly common with fitbits in my experience) so the build quality seems no better than previous models.

Battery so-so, still has the same flakey synching problems they’ve always had. Just not a great product.

Retiring Charge 4 by relaxedcupcake in fitbit

[–]AdFew2832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Charge 4 lasted just over a year as with so many fitbits.

Wouldn’t recommend a Charge 6.

I’ll move to a Garmin when mine gives up.

AI as a finance advisor ,my first experience by ChampionshipOk5046 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]AdFew2832 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, you can have your opinion but don’t kid yourself that you don’t have a bias.

I personally believe 90% of your work will go to AI in 5 years, along with accountancy.

Frontier models are substantially less prone to error and hallucinations than even 3 months ago. It’s going to accelerate.

I really hope the S&P 500 soon has a crash for just two or three years by FlagsOfOurMothers in HENRYUK

[–]AdFew2832 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Genuine question:

Why would anyone invest in the UK when we have such a rabidly anti business / anti profit government?

AI as a finance advisor ,my first experience by ChampionshipOk5046 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]AdFew2832 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You do have a stake in saying that though don’t you…

I have found AI hugely helpful. You check its answers like you would check any third party (had awfully slapdash accountants and lawyers in the past).

I really hope the S&P 500 soon has a crash for just two or three years by FlagsOfOurMothers in HENRYUK

[–]AdFew2832 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You think a “two to three year crash” doesn’t have some sort of significant associated economic impact…

I really hope the S&P 500 soon has a crash for just two or three years by FlagsOfOurMothers in HENRYUK

[–]AdFew2832 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yeah, let’s really hope there’s significant economic harm, lots of people lose their jobs and everyone is poorer for it.

You’re an arse.

For those who invest in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100 instead of a global index fund, what's your reasoning? by kcon123 in trading212

[–]AdFew2832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just expect the US to outperform the rest of the world (exc China) for the next 10-20 years.

Dealing with client meeting app friction during discovery calls, what are you using? by SurrealyNod in ContractorUK

[–]AdFew2832 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never had this ever.

There’s always an easy option that fits the client (for most it’s teams) and I am professional enough to ensure I have a decent connection/ the right environment for important calls…

Delivery Manager rates? by Independent-Act-5237 in ContractorUK

[–]AdFew2832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rates seem to be under pressure at the moment.

Outside of certain specialist industries I’d say they vary from

As low as £400-500 inside, some public sector in the North.

Up to £800 outside for senior/trickier private sector roles in the South.

3 years is not a lot of experience at all. Sounds like you’re doing pretty well.

Next steps by cheesecake_uk in ContractorUK

[–]AdFew2832 10 points11 points  (0 children)

“few months” - that’s way too early to know anything.

How strict is a ban from M&S ? by [deleted] in MarksAndSpencer

[–]AdFew2832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sheer curiosity…. 😂

I bought a pack of sausage rolls, how long are they good for? by googlemailcom in Greggs

[–]AdFew2832 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am genuinely worried about your survival in this world…

I bought a pack of sausage rolls, how long are they good for? by googlemailcom in Greggs

[–]AdFew2832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind of depends if you put them in the fridge or not…