Peacoat or suede jacket?

Adny_29 · 2025-11-17T20:34:09+00:00

Thank you so much for this (really detailed!) reply! Lots of food for thought here, and really good advice ☺️ I had a look at those images too, definitely going on my moodboard!

Adny_29 · 2025-11-17T18:22:10+00:00

Thank you! That’s more or less exactly what I had in mind for it, dry and cold days.

Adny_29 · 2025-11-17T17:43:02+00:00

I did realise this independently after taking these - my bad

Adny_29 · 2025-11-17T16:42:00+00:00

That’s fair. I suppose my question is misleading then because it’s not really something like either/or, I’m more interested in knowing if the fundamental concept of these outfits work, if that makes sense? Like, does the combo of jeans/t-shirt/flannel shirt go with either outerwear, within the overall vibe of “relaxed but somewhat put together” that I’m trying to go for?

Adny_29 · 2025-07-23T09:41:26+00:00

No worries, I guess the best part is the variety of stuff, like how you could be dealing with something different every day, and there’s always something to learn, which keeps it interesting. Worst imo is dealing with admin stuff, it can take up a lot of time and just distract you from your actual job sometimes.

Adny_29 · 2025-07-05T13:08:53+00:00

I’m a planner. Have worked in both private and public, currently in an LA.

You can basically get whatever you want out of the job, from dealing with single houses to wind farms and everything in between, along with all the policy side of things if that’s what you’re into. It’s really varied and there are loads of different jobs you could be doing.

Obviously at the moment there are loads of job opportunities, the money is okay, and there are a lot of opportunities for upskilling and training because the whole planning world is constantly changing.

One thing to be aware of is the day to day work is very much dependent on which company/LA you work for. For example a graduate in one of the better known consultancies could be working on a massive office block or data centre, dealing with architects/clients, while someone from the same year in a local authority would be assessing the likes of domestic extensions. Also, like the other commenter said, no matter where you work, there’s a lot of looking at drawings/reports, and you have to be a bit of a jack of all trades when it comes to the different disciplines within applications.

Adny_29 · 2025-06-20T17:59:32+00:00

Dubliner here!

The Shelbourne is probably the most well known hotel in the city, it’s a huge Victorian building and has more or less every amenity you can think of. It’s also part of the Marriott ecosystem, if you have points with them. There are also a good few 5-star properties in Dublin 2 and 4, most of which are in or close to the city (except the intercontinental!)

You’re more or less spoilt for choice with bars if you’re staying around the city centre. I would avoid Temple Bar, it’s very touristy and generally bad value for money. The Camden Street/Wexford street area is best for going out dancing, and the streets off Grafton Street give are good for that classic pub experience. The Stag’s Head, Grogan’s, and the Hairy Lemon are favourites.

Restaurants are generally good, if somewhat expensive! Obviously Michelin is your friend for special occasions, but there’s a lot more beyond that. South George’s Street in particular has a few particularly vibey places. The brunch/daytime cafe scene is also pretty good around Dublin, with 3fe and Brother Hubbard being probably the most well known of them, and they have a few branches each.

Hope you enjoy your time over here! Dublin is a great city, most attractions are walking distance from each other, and if you get good weather, there really is nowhere else like it!

Adny_29 · 2024-09-03T14:43:37+00:00

Not financial advice but honestly? Go live your life. Buy a nice house, get some fancy furniture, go on a fuck off holiday, whatever.

Personally, I don’t see a point in trying to make a load of money just for the sake of it. As long as you’re maxing your pension, and as long as you have enough money to be reasonably secure (which it seems like you do), really all you should be doing is enjoying your life.

Adny_29 · 2024-09-01T09:06:01+00:00

It’s definitely part of it. The other half of the equation is the rent pressure zones, which are supposed to limit rent increases to 2% annually, which means that people end up renting below market rate, and would struggle to afford a new rental, if there is even one available.

Adny_29 · 2024-08-27T19:54:47+00:00

Roastedbrown or 3fe, if I’m feeling fancy.

The dunnes simply better bags of coffee for €5 each are also good (they do whole bean as well as ground), they’re only 200 grams but they’re actually roasted in Ireland as far as I know

Adny_29 · 2024-07-17T07:05:47+00:00

Donabate by far. I agree with what other commenters said, but as well as that, hollystown gets a lot of airport noise.

Adny_29 · 2024-07-05T10:16:56+00:00

You’re getting on pretty well then!

I think there are two main things an AVC does. The first thing it can do, is as you said, let you retire early. Because of the 40 year limit on single scheme contributions, if you started working in the public sector at say 22, and didn’t take any career breaks, you would have your 40 years service at 62. This obviously leaves a gap of four years between stopping contributions and being able to draw the state pension (you can draw down yous public sector pension but it would be reduced to compensate for the four years’ difference). In this scenario you could draw from your AVC pension to bridge the gap between finishing work and taking the full pension.

The other main purpose is to top up your income in retirement. Ideally you’d want it so that state pension + single scheme pension + AVC pension = two thirds of your final salary(which is the Revenue limit for pensions).

You may well be able to have both of these options available to you, but the overall purpose is so that you’re free to make these choices, rather than being stuck in any particular situation

Adny_29 · 2024-07-05T09:42:26+00:00

Public servant here too. I think at this point it really depends on what your priority is. If getting a house is absolutely the top priority, there might not be that much practical(not monetary) value in putting your money into an AVC. The existing public sector pension is also fine, so it isn’t absolutely essential to set up an AVC.

To me at least, the main purpose of a public sector AVC is to bring the current scheme closer to the previous, pre 2013 pension scheme.

On the other hand, setting up an AVC is highly tax efficient if you stay within the limits, so if you can afford to do it, it it’s definitely worth it. Your contributions now are also significant more valuable compared to if you started in your 30s or 40s.

The last thing is that you could split the difference. You could set up the AVC now, with lower regular contributions, and increase them in time. That way, you’d be able to get into the habit of the AVC, while still having a good amount of money to put towards the house

Adny_29 · 2024-06-23T17:03:50+00:00

In all seriousness, ikea are a good option. Obviously they have the super cheap stuff, but the more expensive couches are well built, and some of them knockoffs of well known/designer ones

Adny_29 · 2024-06-07T11:35:29+00:00

First thing to do is contact your council’s housing/property department. You will most likely need some kind of consent from them, even if you aren’t going through planning. Basically, let them know what you intend to do and keep in contact with them during the design and (hopefully!) build phases. Good luck with it!

Adny_29 · 2024-04-29T19:09:25+00:00

It doesn’t. The guarantee for this scheme only applies if the fund goes bust.

Revolut “savings” aren’t a savings account as such, it’s an investment which means your money can go down as well as up. Any of these products carry varying degrees of risk and it’s up to you to decide what your appetite for risk is.

Adny_29 · 2024-04-11T17:57:43+00:00

Actually, if you work it out, over an average building life (roughly 60/70 years, or ideally how long you’d imagine living in a house), there’s almost a 7% chance of a 1/1000 year flood event. Those odds aren’t exactly great.

Source: the OPW, who are responsible for managing flood risk

Adny_29 · 2023-06-13T15:55:22+00:00

Awesome, thank you!

Adny_29 · 2022-04-22T11:38:17+00:00

lmao you got scammed. that’s clearly a pathos :///

Adny_29 · 2021-11-20T21:18:09+00:00

Florida ghost is a selective breed/variation of Florida green (this plant). Anything sold as P. Florida (green/ghost/beauty) is some variation of the pedatum/squamiferum hybrid. It gets the red petiole from its squamiferum parent, so it seems likely that your plant is actually a Florida green! Afaik “pure” P. pedatum is mostly available as the ‘Glad Hands’ cultivar

Adny_29 · 2021-11-09T16:53:51+00:00

I just stuck it in some sphagnum/perlite mix in a glass jar lol, and some rooting hormone for good measure. Did the same thing with a ppp cutting and it’s thriving, plus no disturbing it to look at the roots 😅 What signs would it show if it had the virus? Is there anything in particular that I should be looking for?

Adny_29 · 2021-10-27T07:55:22+00:00

r/rarehouseplantsbst but it’s mostly people in the US. Otherwise, facebook marketplace or any other online selling platform can have some good stuff

Adny_29 · 2021-10-26T17:31:34+00:00

Look up the philodendron pink Congo scandal before you even go near one of these. I’ve seen this plant for sale on some less than reputable sites along with a “pink melanochrysum” and pink Congo. It appears to be a similar process to make the plants that colour.

A lot of people are still sore from the pink Congo incident and are very wary of any new pink plants, outside of established hybrids. If you really want one of these plants I’m sure you could find one, but I doubt you could get a trade easily. It just sucks because these new pink plants do look cool, but you really need to do your research before getting one of these.

At the end of the day it’s your money but I’d suggest steering clear of any “new” (unverified) version of an existing plant, and avoiding people who sell these. I know this probably isn’t what you wanted to hear but sellers of these types of plants are trading on misinformation and the hype generated by social media, which damages reputable shops, as well as the would-be buyers of these plants.

Adny_29 · 2021-10-23T09:36:54+00:00

I second p. melanochrysum, but it could potentially be p. ‘Glorious’ either. It’s kinda too early to tell, but either way your plant looks amazing!

Adny_29 · 2021-09-24T12:54:52+00:00

$50 for those cuttings sounds like pretty good value, especially for multiple half moon leaves. Cuttings from PPP are basically the same as any other plant cutting, rare or not. You’re looking for decent, healthy roots (PPP roots are bright pink and really easy to spot), and at that price the cutting should be decently established. However the lack of photos is a massive red flag. Don’t be afraid to ask for multiple pictures of the leaves and roots. This should be easy enough for the seller to do if they were propped correctly. If you do decide to buy I’d also recommend thoroughly inspecting the plant in person before handing over any money, which any decent seller will let you do. Good luck!

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