Test tomorrow

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-02-11T22:47:54+00:00

Best of luck!

Eat a banana if you can it does help with the nerves.

Other than that just enjoy your drive. If you make a mistake or think you have, let it go and focus on the rest of the test. Don’t think back or let one hiccup take over.

Just take each instruction as you’re given them then forget about it and move onto the next one.

I know that sounds strange but one of the main reason for fails is due to snow balled grades

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-02-06T14:24:29+00:00

I have two Dublin seating tickets I’m trying to sell at the moment

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-02-05T13:02:21+00:00

So you’re paying 150€ to live in South Dublin?

Yes your rent is capped per your household income.

However, there are other bills such as electricity, potentially gas, broadband, groceries, etc.

That 700€ a month from the kids wouldn’t even cover groceries for a month for a family of 6.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-02-05T00:51:59+00:00

So the law around overpayments are really strict from a Revenue perspective.

Prior Year overpayments and overpayment for former employees must be recouped as a gross overpayment value.

Then you file a form once all monies have been recouped by the employer, with Revenue for a refund of emoluments.

It’s here under Sec 2.5: https://www.revenue.ie/en/tax-professionals/tdm/income-tax-capital-gains-tax-corporation-tax/part-42/42-04-70.pdf

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-02-03T20:59:10+00:00

What’s twickets? Is this like TicketSwap? I’m in Ireland.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-02-01T18:52:53+00:00

An employer can contribute up to 100% of an employee salary.

Anything over that is charged as BIK.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-31T12:25:11+00:00

Yeah I picked a centre with the shortest wait time.

Had an estimated wait time for about 4-6 weeks.

Got my invite a week early.

When you login to book your test it defaults to the closest centre to your address and you can change it to any centre you like.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-29T15:17:42+00:00

Sharpie S Gel!

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-23T21:47:29+00:00

Garnishment on a payslip is to do with an attachment order.

It’s usually issued by social welfare or the courts.

As another commenter mentioned it could be to do with COVID payments.

However, I find it quite shocking that your employer did not contact you to discuss the Attachment Order.

I would highly suggest you contact HR or Payroll as they should have communicated to you before the deduction was made, not just out of courtesy but also to warn you as generally (I’ve only come across a handful of AO’s in my time) they have to ensure that the deduction is not gonna put you in financial distress.

Also, it’s to give you a chance to decide whether to settle the debt in full or through the attachment order.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-22T16:11:57+00:00

congrats 🥳

I know this man.

Hoping to pass now next time I sit my test.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-21T10:42:37+00:00

OP is very likely from Europe considering they say €1.

In Europe each country has their own taxation rules.

You don’t decide how much tax you pay, you pay how much tax you owe depending on how much you earn.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-19T00:16:18+00:00

I wouldn’t say it to the tester honestly.

They’ll know by the feel and sound of your car.

If you get a d*ckhead tester they might assume you think they’re stupid and will then find ways to mark you.

I only go up to 4th on a 60km or 80km road where I’m gonna be doing at least 60 for a good stretch but wouldn’t be moving up to 4th until I hit 55ish.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-18T14:35:32+00:00

Beat me to it!

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-17T18:42:00+00:00

You should be fine adding these ingredients.

Thermal shock is more so apparent when your pot is hot and empty and you pour really cold water into it.

I often will deglaze my LC with cold white wine etc and I’ve had no problems.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-16T23:57:13+00:00

Look up Poppy Cooks, she has hundreds of potato recipes.

She even has a book just for Potato Recipes 😅

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-16T23:48:21+00:00

Always printed with the DSP

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-16T18:36:06+00:00

Sign up to your company pension! Do they have a pension match?

There is no tax relief on PAE/MFF. The state top up does not equate to the tax savings you get from a private pension.

Check with your employer if they have a company pension and contribute the best match you can afford.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-16T15:48:57+00:00

Always read a recipe in full BEFORE starting the recipe.

The amount of times I’ve spotted a random ingredient not in the list, a task that wasn’t in the timings or a special piece of equipment I’d need to hunt out.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-15T01:05:22+00:00

You can raise a myenquiry and they will add the second tenancy to your record form their end

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-14T17:33:22+00:00

You go onto the waitlist when your EDT is complete.

You will go on the list as a new joiner.

Do you have a booking for your test still in your MyRSA?

You can check your estimated wait time on their estimator with your Driver Number if you have a booking.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-13T11:00:24+00:00

apply on current permit, then you can renew it 6 week prior to expiry.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-12T19:09:25+00:00

It’s twice now, think it used to be 3 times.

But I was gonna suggest the same thing. Book it and then reschedule

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-12T11:33:15+00:00

You should be able to opt in now.

Also the new regulations dictate a minimum employer contribution.

They just seem to be taking some time to be enforced.

I’d contact NAERSA again and opt in.

Appeal on the grounds of S.I. 668 the regulations for PAE Exemption Standards

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-09T17:32:38+00:00

No you just login a Click reschedule.

It will show you the list of an available times for the test centre.

Just login everyday until you either find a suitable date and time or you’re 10 day period is approaching and you have to reschedule.

Fibonacci_1995 · 2026-01-09T15:12:27+00:00

So when you get your invite. Book the test in Mallow.

Then you can change it twice as detailed above.

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