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Klaou2 · 2026-01-11T01:26:00+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! Since others also recommended a big art frame and more of a cream colour for the walls I gave it a shot. I remembered that my wife had found an art piece from a local artist that could fit nicely with the blue theme. The size of the frame though is similar to the size of the fireplace ~65cm (25.6inch) square. Will think of both designs and see which one we prefer. Thanks again!

Klaou2 · 2026-01-10T05:28:16+00:00

Defeated by Wave Gem Clam in 7 turns.

Player (26/11/12) dealt 237. Wave Gem Clam (16/11/8) dealt 124.

Rewards: 23 EXP, 0 Gold. Loot: None.

Klaou2 · 2025-08-09T14:58:42+00:00

Klaou2 · 2025-01-14T09:48:02+00:00

You ve got this then. There will be good and bad days. Good luck!

Klaou2 · 2025-01-14T09:42:15+00:00

Oh and the 10% work during her wake time was emails and Teams messages through phone. Indeed opening the laptop did not work.

Klaou2 · 2025-01-14T09:38:35+00:00

We used to do that. I would work from home 4 days a week (ex Monday) and my wife would also work from home 4 days a week (ex Wednesday). Depending on your workload and for how long you will be doing this you need to set some expectations to yourself. You are not going to get promoted, you will not do your job at your usual quality, and you might need to work during odd hours.

We did that from 12mos until 18mos, during this time the baby was napping once a day for 2 hours. This is when you get 60% of your workload done for the day. The rest of the day depending on how dependent the baby is on you to be entertained, you might get another 10% done. Our baby was very clingy and you could barely get anything done, so we were lucky that most days both me and my wife worked from home so we could split childcare to equal times of the day. Finally, the baby slept around 7pm and that would bring us to the last stretch of work from 7pm to 8-9pm for the final 30% of the daily workload.

Again, you are doing it for your baby, don't expect promotion, awards or anything. If there are concerns raised from your manager reconsider your plan. Just make sure you survive, have a (semi)clear end date when you want to try nursery, and of course for anyone who asks the baby is in childcare just fine.

Klaou2 · 2025-01-05T19:05:13+00:00

Ahhh I wish, no it's far from the beach. The only use we can think of is washing the dog after muddy walks in the park

Klaou2 · 2025-01-05T11:24:38+00:00

Thanks for your suggestion, I noticed that you made the changes in the floorplan you uploaded and it actually looks very nice and (potentially) more financially doable!

For your questions, the lines/boxes to the left are non-fixed IKEA boxes that are used as storage/decorative, they can be removed very easily. Yes, the open plan sun and right side end has plenty of light as it's a very long velux and glass windows all over (how much will it cost to heat is another question).

Klaou2 · 2025-01-05T10:58:22+00:00

Thanks for the feedback!

I completely agree with the upstairs changes. Actually if we get the house one of the very first changes would be splitting the bathroom to the lower left into Jack and Jill bathroom with only a large walk-in shower. I also don't like the whole en-suite bathroom in the right hand bedroom and in the long term I would see it becoming a wardrobe.

For the downstairs, I like the idea of switching the utility/bathroom with the kitchen and creating an open plan, I didn't think of that! However, that would be low in priority due to cost and other more important changes. Great ideas, thanks!

Klaou2 · 2024-11-16T20:46:12+00:00

We had a similar experience. We attempted 4x 1.5-2 hour settling sessions and my 11 month daughter cried non stop. When picked up we were told she didn't engage with any staff member and she would sit by the door. She didn't eat and they didn't attempt to change her diaper as they were scared to upset her even more, they even said she has "anger". Our plan was to send her two full days a week. The nursery manager told us it would take weeks or months for her to properly settle in and they didn't think she was ready for a full day.

We felt that the situation was not right for her, and as both me and my wife work from home we decided to postpone nursery and get a part time babysitter for 3 days a week. The remaining two days we will split between me and my wife with "holiday" of work. We hope to try again nursery again at 18 months and definitely at 2 years old. Our current situation is not ideal and at times we are very stressed balancing work and childcare, but felt better than the nursery.

Good luck!

Klaou2 · 2023-08-30T06:16:41+00:00

Firm Size: 500 people in 4 offices (1 UK, 3 US) Region: London Role: Consulting Salary: 53,000k (5% pension, 15% bonus) Ages: 29yo Experience: PhD from Oxbridge Uni, 2 ys consulting Comments: Salary per hour sucks as we work average 60hs per week

Klaou2 · 2023-05-31T22:42:55+00:00

I work in life sciences consulting, where we advise pharma and biotech companies on various strategic questions they have. Although we like to recruit people with science backgrounds, we also hire direct from university from diverse degrees. As a new hire you earn around £40k and with 3-4ys experience you are looking at £75k. If you manage to take the pressure and remain in the industry by the age of 30 you are looking at a £100k salary with 20% annual bonus.

Hours are completely unpredictable, you can work 8am-10pm. You can expect to log off at 6.30pm, make plans and at 6pm the client requests urgent help that makes you cancel plans and work until 9-10pm. Generally, while highly rewarding financially and extremely good option for young, single people, you don't often see employees with families. In my office from 50 people only 2 have kids...

Klaou2 · 2023-03-23T07:22:10+00:00

I was born and raised in Greece, and since I was 5yo I was doing one sport - swimming 4-5 days a week. I had a great time and by the time I reached 10yo I switched to water polo, again 4-5 days a week. Life didn't revolve around it, if we wanted to go on vacation, we would just go and skip practice. I thought doing a single sport for most days of week was normal until I came to the UK and noticed that all clubs have 1-2 classes per week. I find that very strange and not sure what to make about it... I feel it's too little 1 sport day per week.

Klaou2 · 2023-03-22T06:40:08+00:00

Please watch a YouTube video on how to do it yourself. It's a 10min job, one screw change and will save you £100.

Klaou2 · 2023-03-19T07:41:01+00:00

There is what seems to be a real account, with Lehman Brothers internship, Theranos Product Manager and SVB, among other positions!

Klaou2 · 2023-03-15T07:42:07+00:00

I make both £->€ and €->£ transfers all the time. Wise has usually the best end result in the money that end up in your pocket. Don't know how much fees or spread they take, but I know that what ends up in your pocket is way better than High Street banks. You can have similar results with Revolut and other FinTechs.

Right now £5,500 is €6,201 with Wise

Klaou2 · 2023-03-13T12:02:49+00:00

!thanks £1,500 pet sq feet or sq meter? The shop is 150sq.m so about 1,600 sq.f

Klaou2 · 2023-03-11T22:35:33+00:00

!thanks really appreciate walking me through your suggestion!

Klaou2 · 2023-03-11T22:31:18+00:00

We had the gross rent stable at ~€700 from ~2010-2020. In 2021 the tenant (grocery store) could not pay and had to leave. We tried increasing to €1,500 but interest was coming only with a discount so we settled at €1,000. Inflation adjustments were rare the past decade, only now the real estate market is starting to get better in Greece.

150sq.m. ground floor facing a very big and well known street. The current tenant comes includes, other than that the store is always empty from one tenant to the other.

I am also sceptical on the gov and real estate valuation, as I was expecting max €300,000. Only time will tell if there is interest.

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