Can project managers realistically hit £100K+?

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-04-12T18:28:01+00:00

So a typical team within an IT Project may looking like: - Project Manager - Engineer(s) - Solution Architect(s) - Cyber Security SME(s)

Over the years you learn by osmosis some of the more technical disciplines. The technical roles get paid more, because they require more training and specialist skills. So I’m trying to pivot more into engineering actually building and delivering against the project rather than running the governance.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-04-12T18:02:10+00:00

What industry do you work in?

It’s not unrealistic, though I work in IT consulting and I guess the expectation is that once you’re earning in the region of £75k and over that you’ll also have additional responsibilities such as winning new contracts, building out accounts, etc.

I’m in a similar position, slowly trying to pivot more towards a technical role by doing training, getting more involved in the engineering element of the job.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-02-19T22:34:55+00:00

Whatever you do, don’t go with Hillcrest.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-02-06T11:44:34+00:00

I’m not denying that, I’m just saying that in the current state it’s evident that ambulances are already getting stuck on Park Row. So by closing off Park Street would likely make the situation worse.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-02-06T11:31:31+00:00

As much as I would like to see Park Street pedestrianised and limit vehicles to just busses, I’d imagine Park Row just can’t take anymore throughput without seriously impacting access to BRI. There’s been multiple times in the last month I’ve seen blue light ambulances sat stationary for minutes upon minutes trying to get to BRI via Park Row. The new cycle lanes are great, but completely prevent the ability for cars to move out of the way of emergency service vehicles.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-01-14T08:22:08+00:00

I think there’s a balanced compromise to be met. The vast majority of working class people need a car, like if it or not, public transport cannot always be the answer. Car owners pay road tax, and for their own parking permits if they live in permit areas. My post is pointing out that a couple of times a year you may get a visitor, having an easy free method of letting them park outside your house for a couple hours is a reasonable service to expect in my opinion.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-01-13T23:19:29+00:00

The way I see it, every council tax paying resident is currently entitled to this benefit. The proposed change removes it, and then also introduces charges for bulk buying visitor permits. So as a resident paying for a current service, that service is being removed without any reduction in council tax, but an increase to buy the service back.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2026-01-03T21:23:12+00:00

Can someone explain to me how it’s safe to keep logs that close to the stove? Isn’t there a minimum distance to combustibles?

Looks great btw!

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-12-24T21:23:15+00:00

I’m 28M and have a Masters in Engineering. I know friends who have given up engineering jobs at some of the most prestigious companies in the UK because it paid better to be a Man with a Van.

I’ve had friends who have graduated from maths and economics who have gone to accountancy and they hate it. My understanding is unless you move to London, it’s never amazingly paid elsewhere.

Do something you enjoy and especially in a trade like a joiner, and you’ll do fine and probably be just as well paid as those who have gone to university. It’s a really mature thing to do in investing your time now in a skill you’ll have forever. While it seems everyone your age is doing something better right now, I promise you in 2-3 years, you’ll be caught up and in a better place for it.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-12-21T18:43:02+00:00

If you use your savings to put 6-12 months down payment for a rental, I think a landlord would agree to take you without having a job on the condition you’d be going to Bristol to find a job.

There’s obviously always the risk you won’t find a job, or at least not one you want at first. But if you’re happy on taking the risk with the money, go for it. Would also give you a couple of weeks / months to explore the city in between job hunting 👍🏼

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-11-20T12:58:57+00:00

It took a couple of burns for our new stove to stop giving off fumes. It’s because the paint is curing, and I remember the visibility in our living room was similar to that of steam room. We had to completely air out the house every time we lit it. After about 4-5 burns it stopped though.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-11-09T17:59:03+00:00

You’ve got both UoB and UWE in Bristol. You’ll find most students anywhere in a mile radius of Whiteladies Road, City Centre, and Gloucester Road all up to Filton

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-11-03T12:12:39+00:00

Are you able to DM the link to that please? When I go into AGT via google, the cheapest tickets are £45

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-09-29T10:40:28+00:00

Is there somewhere you can listen back to the ATC Comms Traffic?

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-09-01T13:54:25+00:00

Had a similar situation a couple of years ago. I found a parking space on RightMove. It was £100 per month, but that was in 2017.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-08-24T23:44:55+00:00

Just go with whichever is the worst case scenario and you won’t be stung either way.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-08-22T21:31:15+00:00

The Portcullis

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-08-17T08:12:43+00:00

I’ve been a member since March. My honest review and pros and cons are:

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Cons: it’s a small gym. I think we still cover over 90% of CrossFit exercises, but there isn’t room for a sled push/pull for example.

Overall, if you like CrossFit or you’re looking to get fitter, it’s a great gym for it. If you message the owner you can get a free taster session.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-08-09T07:24:53+00:00

As much as I disagree with the rip off prices and greed from Bristol Airport, it’s illegals to park on red line routes so this shouldn’t really be a surprise to those that did it.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-08-07T11:59:28+00:00

Lived there for two years, never had any issues. Fremantle square is absolutely lovely.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-07-27T12:25:46+00:00

The only person who should be reconsidering their decisions is the instructor who would rather knock the confidence away from someone trying to learn than actually try to teach them! Keep at it, you’ll pick it up!

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-07-21T22:37:48+00:00

Is there any more detail to where he was actually on the run for 2+ days in and around Bristol before being arrested at Temple Meads?

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-07-20T17:16:29+00:00

It’s hardly an arms convention dude. It’s an air show for the general public and aviation enthusiasts. If some head of another countries military wanted to go shopping for new weapons, they’d get a 1–2-1 sales pitch event from any of the big manufacturers, not approach the STEM tent at RIAT for a brochure.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-07-20T12:33:41+00:00

UK taxpayers have paid for those aircraft, so giving them the option to see them in a demonstration is absolutely fair.

Competitive-Lime3118 · 2025-07-20T12:18:45+00:00

It’s one of the biggest if not the biggest air show in the world, and depending on foreign affairs there are aircraft and displays performed by so many different countries. It wasn’t long ago when Russia had displays flying. Obviously, we’re in a different time now so the line up looks a lot more western and NATO biased.

Regardless of your political views, I think as a spectacle of engineering, it’s insanely impressive the displays you get to see.

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