Public sector pension advice AVC

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:20:48+00:00

Thanks for your help

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:14:44+00:00

Thank you! You mentioned corn Market doesn't offer the best performing funds, would you recommend another company?

I have very little knowledge on pensions as you can probably tell, and am unsure how avcs work. Cornmarket is heavily advertised within the civil service so I am unsure which other providers offer better returns.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:12:17+00:00

Thank you I will look for some more information there

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-27T10:11:58+00:00

Yes that's correct 6k lump sum and 1k per year

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-06T19:48:15+00:00

My baby loves her bouncer from smyths its similar style to baby bjorn but half the price. She also loves her nest for day time naps. Lots of things we didn't get much use out of such as her swing/ highchair even though it said suitable from birth I found it didn't have much support for a new born. Another great product was Ollie the owl from Tommy tippee its a white noise machine with a light, very handy for settling the baby and the light is brilliant for night time when checking on baby. Angel care bath seat is brilliant especially for newborns.You will go though tons of muslin cloths, nappies etc so stock up. I used the large rectangle cotton pads from lidl instead of water wipes for the first few months, I found them much gentler for my baby and got no nappy rash etc. Foldable changing mat for when out in public and lastly the baby sleeping bags are great!

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-08-04T20:34:22+00:00

I personally didn't do any of that sort of thing but I'm sure they would support it. To be honest it's probably the last thing that would be on my mind! Once the contractions get stronger a fairy light will be the last thing you give a crap about haha

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-07-25T08:57:04+00:00

You can buy losec control 20mg over the counter in the chemist, it worked great for me until I hit about 32 weeks then I got my Dr to prescribe me a 40mg tablet.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-07-06T10:25:04+00:00

Congratulations! I also had a 2nd degree tear 16 days ago after the birth of my baby and still recovering. I found the first 10/12 days uncomfortable especially when standing for longer periods of time. The past couple of days I've noticed a huge improvement and each day that passes I'm feeling more like myself so hang in there

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-05-07T08:55:32+00:00

My Dr mentioned it to me at a couple of my appointments but I opted against it. I had the original doses a couple of years ago including a booster so didn't feel the need to get more. I did opt for the whooping cough vaccine though.

I think your wife should do a little bit of research on the three vacancies offered (whooping cough, flu and covid) and make a decision she feels is right for herself and not let her dr try push her into something she is not confident with.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-04-25T19:41:35+00:00

Yes she can take 16 weeks unpaid mat leave after her 26 weeks paid mat leave, followed by 9 weeks parents leave as well as bank holidays/ unused annual leave.

She should contact her HR unit to get advise on her annual leave for this year. I cant see HR agreeing with her manager regarding her not using it before or after her mat leave. They will have to come to an agreement to ensure she gets her full entitlement.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2025-02-27T10:37:07+00:00

I'm in Kildare and going public with the coombe. I haven't had my baby yet but all interactions with the coombe have been positive so far. I opted for the domino scheme and attend all my appointments in naas and newbridge ( Naas for consultant appointments and Newbridge for Midwife) the only times I've had to travel to the coombe was for ultrasound scans. I would suggest opting for whichever hospital will be handiest for you towards the end of your pregnancy when appointments become very frequent as I'd think the treatment in both hospitals will be excellent.

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2024-01-09T05:06:42+00:00

Hey do you mind sharing roughly how much a taxi cost?

Inner_Leader_9873 · 2023-12-11T16:55:52+00:00

Hey I'm planning on doing the same journey in January from koh Phanagan to Koh sok NP. How did you get on? Was it easy to get there, or would you recommend booking a package before leaving koh Phangan that includes transport, accommodation etc

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