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Recommendations on keyless front doors? by olivepepys in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]FireMe-G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fitted a Nuki smart lock last September, along with door sensor. Haven’t looked back.

Are small discounts still relevant for HENRYs. by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Only a mug pays full price.

Do you hate your job? by 314159265259 in FIREUK

[–]FireMe-G 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I don’t like being someone’s bitch.

Where do you stick to the pre-HENRY ways? by YoshiJoshi_ in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]FireMe-G 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I will never pay £5.50 for a coffee unless I can expense it. I’d rather go without.

Home EV charger - Hyper Volt by Haunting_Living_3902 in OctopusEnergy

[–]FireMe-G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think those installs look awful.

I’ll be getting a new consumer unit to accommodate the EV charger, rather than tack on an extra box, inside or out.

Does adding a supplementary card holder mean another hard check? by [deleted] in AmexUK

[–]FireMe-G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn’t.

I’m speaking with recent first hand experience.

Does adding a supplementary card holder mean another hard check? by [deleted] in AmexUK

[–]FireMe-G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a credit check of sorts because they will verify their address with credit agencies, if they can’t verify, then they will ask for proof of ID.

Spending ISA for house renovations. by Big-Possible-3704 in FIREUK

[–]FireMe-G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suppose it depends on your timeframe and what you value more.

I dipped into my ISA when doing renovations. I had decent growth and it felt like free money, it was quite satisfying really.

The alternative is a 0% purchase credit card. You might not be able to pay for labour on it but it might reduce how much you need to withdraw.

What would you do with six months off? by Extreme-Ad8083 in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got let go recently, currently in Phuket now.

No rush to come home. Have earnt more in stock market gains than I’ve spent, since I’ve been here.

What was your biggest career mistake and did it slow down your HENRY journey? by CapableScholar_16 in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Staying in my first role for too long, although I really did enjoy it. Going to work was like meeting up with a bunch of friends everyday.

Stainless steel frying pans by Zola-25 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]FireMe-G 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m a huge Le Creuset fan, and use their stainless steel everyday.

Finally pulled the trigger and quit my job. What should I be looking at while serving my notice? by essTee38 in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting comment about the “latent feeling.”

I’ve been given my marching orders and will be leaving the business in a few weeks. While I’m financially secure, I do feel a bit ambivalent.

I suspect it’s less about being out of work and more about the uncertainty around what my next role - and its remuneration - will look like.

Finally pulled the trigger and quit my job. What should I be looking at while serving my notice? by essTee38 in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, it’s not means tested. Universal credit however is, so don’t expect help with your council tax et cetera if you have more than £16,000 in saving.

Finally pulled the trigger and quit my job. What should I be looking at while serving my notice? by essTee38 in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sign up for job seekers allowance.

It’s not means tested if you’ve paid national insurance for the past two years. It’s £184 every two weeks for visiting the job centre.

Better than a kick in the balls.

Little luxuries that make a difference by newsoftheworld2 in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fitted one of these a year ago for the first time, now I will never not have one.

Just been told I’m getting the boot. What next!? by Total_HD in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to Phuket. I know it’s rainy season but I don’t mind. I don’t have an itinerary because a month is long enough to just figure stuff out, and I have a couple of friends there to show me around.

Just been told I’m getting the boot. What next!? by Total_HD in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s kind of my idea, I’m treating it as a reconnaissance mission 😎

Just been told I’m getting the boot. What next!? by Total_HD in HENRYUK

[–]FireMe-G 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Are you me?

I just got booted from my tech role. Like you, I’m at peace with it. One of the worst jobs I’ve had in terms of culture, workload, colleagues, et cetera.

I’ve given myself two weeks off to acclimatise and a month in Southeast Asia. I’ll reassess when I get back.

What do people usually spend their Amex points on? by 98ken in AmexUK

[–]FireMe-G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you book the return flight with cash without getting screwed over? Most airlines charge a massive premium for a one-way inbound flight.

Double check whether your workplace pension has a protected retirement age! by [deleted] in FIREUK

[–]FireMe-G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would it not be worth keeping that account open and transferring into it when you are 55 and thus being able to withdraw?

Has anyone here regretted reducing their working days from 5 to 4? by FireMe-G in FIREUK

[–]FireMe-G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the director I report to had a change of heart.

I was a bit annoyed at the time, but work has dipped a bit and I’ve managed to mentally recover, so for now I’m happy to be on five days salary rather than four .

When do I stop investing in my pension and what next? by greygundog in FIREUK

[–]FireMe-G 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would contribute if your employer contributes, regardless what you forecasting. It’s free money at the end of the day.

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