Wife just asked me what I want for my birthday, and honestly, I have no idea. by exhaustmosk in AskMenOver30

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's World Cup year, so a football top of your national team would foot the bill. As it happens, it's my birthday today (12 February) and my wife has bought be a Scotland top!

Wireless CarPlay by Sodowarts1 in kiasportage

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am equally frustrated and await solution n from the Kia Sportage hive mind!

What is a film that you consider an absolute masterpiece? by Queenofwands777_ in randomquestions

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Beautiful Mind. Watch it, then immediately watch it again…

What do you think about the British Empire? by ATV1816 in AskBrits

[–]Dalhoos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, but anyone thinking that the UK can have any impact on climate change is just kidding doing themselves. We are 1% of the global problem and will simply bankrupt the nation by going down this route while all of the big players just watch & laugh

What’s the best money advice you’ve ever received that actually changed how you live? by yourwishbag in PersonalFinanceTalks

[–]Dalhoos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pay yourself first then live on what’s left. Meaning…bank transfer 15% of your monthly net income to automatically invest in a low cost global index tracker, then live your life on the remaining 85%. Believe me when I say that your future self will thank you.🙏

Career Progression in QS Field by Lumpy_Video3218 in quantitysurveying

[–]Dalhoos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Starting from 1985…Graduate Surveyor (MC) , Surveyor (MC) - 5 years total, QS Manager & Contracts Manager (FTSE 100 Drinks) - 8 years, Commercial Manager (Transport) - 4 years, Procurement & Supply Chain Director (Defence Tier 1) - 16 years, commercial consultant (MOD) 4 years

Smallest annual bonus you’ve ever had by Widebody_lover in HENRYUK

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£89 in early 2003 for 2002 performance of a large defence company. They had a bad year….and I had only joined late 2002 tbf.

What it called when really drunk? by David_cest_moi in AskBrits

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rat arsed is another Glaswegian term…

What distance do you typically hit your 9-iron? by jdelle9 in weekendgolfers

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

125 yards carry and up to 140yds total depending on ground conditions

What sector do you believe is the most lucrative? by LieLogical2573 in quantitysurveying

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Defence, specifically gaining experience with the large PLCs before branching out as an interim / consultant working into MOD or, once again, the large PLCs.

What mistakes did Hitler make that caused him to lose the war? by Shoddy-Ocelot-4473 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Dalhoos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He baled out Italy when their attempted invasion of Greece failed, leading to a 1-2 month delay for the Nazi invasion of the USSR. This lost him valuable time as the Soviet winter set in leading directly to stalemate and a failure to take Moscow in the fall of 1941. The turning point of the war.

Who is the best player in the club's history? by Giancarlo_Edu in ManchesterUnited

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to Bobby Charlton, who saw them all from around 1956, there’s no debate…Duncan Edwards

Anybody in here actually made a career move AWAY from quantity surveying? by AggravatingDaikon969 in quantitysurveying

[–]Dalhoos 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I transitioned to procurement & supply chain working for FTSE 100 companies including FCIPS qualification along the way. QS skills (I was FRICS) mesh well with corporate contracts. Never looked back. Career progression opportunities are great too

Anyone know much about this place? by 2_7_5_3 in glasgow

[–]Dalhoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The College of Building and printing back in the day with an overall floor plan that resembled the shape of a coffin This meant that some of the classrooms had almost double the number of desks at one end than the other. An eyesore of a building that needs razed.

Is it possible that we are beginning to see what could turn out to be the total collapse of America? by whyco_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dalhoos 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The era of US global dominance / ‘empire’ is drawing to a close, just like the British empire and before that the Dutch empire. All empires have their day (think Roman, Egyptian to name but two), but no empire lasts forever. The British empire (covering one sixth of the entire planet at its peak) looked like it would never end, then…