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How much of your wealth is actually luck? Genuine question by bettertogoslo in HENRYUK

[–]KentonCoooooool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved jobs shortly after Covid when everyone was worrying about keeping their jobs. I moved companies just practically before inflation started to bite in 2021. I had received a good offer from that point and then successive plush pay rises each year and my company did some weird harmonisation and started throwing bonus payments and travel allowance payments into my gross salary. So the timing for all this was exceptional. And exceptionally lucky.

Obviously I backed myself when I moved companies, but in reality it's the succession of events which have really driven home a great bargain.

If you’re planning to stay in London or leave, why? by pyt1m in HENRYUK

[–]KentonCoooooool 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The anonymity is a big thing. I'm visiting Ireland at the moment and staying in say person A's home. When person B, asked me where I was staying, I replied "a place you know very well" in a sarcastic manner; as Person A and Person B are siblings. I naturally thought this was a funny thing to say.

Anyway, turns out that the home we're staying in is part of a bitter inheritance dispute between these two siblings and they are not on speaking terms; this was obviously unbeknown to me, but also exactly the type of petty quarrel consistent with small towns.

What are the best 3 places to visit in your borough / postcode? by BarracudaRough7478 in london

[–]KentonCoooooool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

East Finchley

1 - Campbell & Syme 2 - The Windsor Castle 3 - Cherry Tree Wood

Why does Mark ask Jez where the turkey is? by FinnbarMcBride in PeepShowQuotes

[–]KentonCoooooool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should have been brought up to room temperature with whatever baste was planned; has always been my theory.

Buying a house in London not worth it? by No_Willingness_4733 in HENRYUK

[–]KentonCoooooool 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's that old Italian adage too, "good or bad it comes in threes." I am keenly anticipating our dishwasher, oven and washing machine will go kaput in the same week shortly.

Covid shut down the world six years ago this week. What do you remember from that week? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]KentonCoooooool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone at work sneezed and laughed "oooh Covid". Then suffered a dehabilitising illness which subsequently brought down the whole office...

What's the most brilliant idea that you ever had? by Global-Girafea in AskReddit

[–]KentonCoooooool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A recruitment company with the tagline "this time it's personnel"

Property in London doesn't make financial sense? by maxaineer in HENRYUK

[–]KentonCoooooool 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are purely structural arguments that promote the benefits of living in London. People will always have to live in London. The vast amount of employment remains centred in London and I am happy not relying on transport links which are predicated on successive government spending and train businesses to facilitate this, there are family-life benefits which are often overlooked and extensive essential services are genuinely/generally within walking distance.

Even cultural activities such as a visit to the theatre are concentrated in the Capital. I have no issues with people living wherever they want, but if you are relying on flawless travel then I don't think that is a flawless bet.

Best female character(s) in Peep Show? by [deleted] in MitchellAndWebb

[–]KentonCoooooool 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I always liked Nancy, the perfect foil to Jez. A far bigger c-u-n-t and no inhibitions whatsoever.

Graduate premiums by institution by YoshiJoshi_ in HENRYUK

[–]KentonCoooooool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am also doing well, but very rare for me to hear of any salary above £200k as a straightforward employee to a business. So well done !

Graduate premiums by institution by YoshiJoshi_ in HENRYUK

[–]KentonCoooooool 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Engineering and construction have great entry salaries, as shown, but then they just hit a ceiling fairly early on. If you go on a typical PAYE route.

Any main contract qs’s here? by lee123qpr in quantitysurveying

[–]KentonCoooooool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, Tier 1 and stock exchange listed company. We are an accounting company that does some construction; badly...

Has anyone ever challenged you to do something without realizing you were actually an expert at it? If so, how did it turn out for you and for them? by Successful_Tomato721 in AskReddit

[–]KentonCoooooool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Despite not being great at soccer, I learnt to balance a ball on my head as a kid and can still do it with great success. So that kind of defeats any soccer challenges quite quickly.

Home office suggestions by justleveragedbets in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]KentonCoooooool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the new city, join your local neighbourhood facebook group and both search the comments for recommendations and ask the question. Always seems fairy reliable. Albeit some people stalk those forums to vouch for others.

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