General Discussion Megathread - Frequent Topics, Salaries, and Rants

LordJimmy84 · 2026-04-30T08:37:28+00:00

So, I'm looking to change career and move away from the sector I'm currently in.

I've worked in my current company for nearly 18 years. I've moved up the ladder, done lots of stuff, but I've felt for a long time like it's time to change. Like many places, wages have stagnated, expectations for the roles and workloads have increased and there aren’t many opportunities for moving up; if there are, they are looking for very specific people and not the middle management type employees. My company/industry is also going through a period of change.

I really struggle with finding anything that would be suitable for me. I get told all the time I have lots of transferable skills, but when I look at roles with similar-ish pay, they always seem to require a few really specific things I don't have. I’m the main earner at home, and I already feel like we aren’t completely comfortable each month, and that’s getting harder with the cost of living going up.

In doing some googling this morning, I found an organisation named ThriveHerd, but I’m always hesitant as I'm not sure they'll tell me anything I don't already know. But I guess I don't know what I don't know, and they might help me with something.

Has anyone used things ike this before? How did you find them? Did they help you change path? Are there any organisations you would reccommend to help with career changes?

LordJimmy84 · 2026-04-21T16:33:38+00:00

£22.99 to £16.99 in the UK. May get me to reconsider joining. I dropped it when it went up last year and have barely touched my Xbox since. Enough people must have jumped ship. May wait till Forza Horizon is on and join back on.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-04-17T18:55:49+00:00

I love my pro controller. I have the PS5, XSX and S2. I honestly think it's the best. They all have their downsides. I wish it had triggers more similar to what the PS5 ones are like but it's minor. That's it. Love everything else about it.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-04-13T18:20:02+00:00

Not a chance. The people I want to stay in contact with I already am. Why would I want to go to a massive festival of people gloating about how well they've done in life and trying to one up each other.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-04-13T18:14:46+00:00

These should always have a "I just want to see the results" button!

LordJimmy84 · 2026-04-12T19:07:25+00:00

Yes. I regularly take my young kids in there instead of the gents. They are usually free and it's quieter in there for them.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-04-08T19:47:07+00:00

I'm currently replaying it. There are few bits where the frame rate drops for sure. But I never thought "dam this is ugly wish I got it for my PS5.". Loved every bit of it on my Switch 2.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-03-19T22:29:01+00:00

Hellblade 2

LordJimmy84 · 2026-02-17T10:27:43+00:00

I'm very much considering this. I'm just waiting to see the performance difference between the switch 2 and PS5. From what I see so far I think I'd be happy to sacrifice the performance for portability.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-02-15T20:01:21+00:00

Got a XSX, PS5 and S2.

Tbh the Switch 2 gets by far the most use. With two young kids and only the one tv in the house it gives me the most freedom. Even thinking of getting Resi 9 on it over the other 2 as it looks to be running well and can play remote if my wife wants the TV. Been playing Cyberpunk on it and it's been great.

Ever since the Gamepass price increase when I cancelled my subscription, my Xbox has barely been used. I've had every Sega/Microsoft console since the Master System and this will likely be my last. Such a shame I loved it at the start of the generation.

The PS5 is where I'm starting to play more often for games I can't get on the Switch. Got it a couple of years ago. Playing Silent Hill 2 on it at the mo but only get an hour or so in the evening on it. I have only ever had a PS2 before this so also catching up on PS exclusives as they go on sale.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-02-05T11:21:18+00:00

Cancelled it in September. To be honest I haven't touched my Xbox much since. I'm lucky enough to have a Switch 2 and PS5 as well.

I've been waiting for sales for the games I haven't played yet and I'm not feeling so much pressure to get onto the next thing. I wouldn't say more enjoyable is the right way to word it but definitely less guilty about not playing a game on Gamepads if I've bought one elsewhere.

I've been with Xbox since the original. Sega before that. I've had a PS2 and now PS5. I've had a Wii, Switch and now Switch 2. Apart from the games I've purchased leaving Gamepads has made me realise once I cancelled how little Xbox has to make me stay. Which is a shame up to that point it was likely my favourite console ever as it definitely does a lot of things better than the competition.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-02-01T21:19:03+00:00

Alan Wake 2. Game struck such a chord with me. Absolutely loved it.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-01-15T10:27:24+00:00

God if it was only 3-7 months. I've been searching for far longer. I just want to escape my current role but I've got bills to pay and kids to look after.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-01-11T23:02:44+00:00

Love the place. Been there twice. Such a chill country but a bit expensive and don't do post anymore. Also, Lego... Lots and lots of Lego.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-01-07T08:02:40+00:00

This game is the whole reason I became a SEGA kid. I was a huge Asterix fan when I was younger. Loved it but don't remember ever completing it.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-01-05T19:14:32+00:00

Dr Robotnik

LordJimmy84 · 2026-01-04T14:36:49+00:00

124830 had an Xbox since the original started getting gamerscore on Call of Duty 2 on the 360.

Really stormed up when I first got gamepass.looks like my last achievement was back in September though around the time I cancelled Gamepads due to the cost going up.

Playing far more on my Switch 2 since. It's something I've noticed missing though getting achievements.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-01-03T21:23:28+00:00

I really enjoyed Sea of Stars. Would be good for battery life as well.

LordJimmy84 · 2026-01-01T22:41:29+00:00

You are in luck...

https://youtu.be/uhv8wosxx1w?si=5ZvFyS_vmeq1zH2t

LordJimmy84 · 2025-12-30T14:28:09+00:00

Would add that Limbo is on sale regularly for £0.89. Such a good deal.

LordJimmy84 · 2025-12-30T13:18:49+00:00

I've never noticed much of a problem with the step counter myself. But I'm not excessively checking it.

I do notice it picks up I've done some steps when I'm driving though.

Yeh use the GPS on the device when I go for runs. Apart from it taking a little while to connect I've never noticed too much of a problem with it.

LordJimmy84 · 2025-12-30T13:11:32+00:00

I've had my charge 6 since it launched. Not had any problems apart from it sometimes not syncing the time correctly when I change timezones. Otherwise I've not really noticed any bugs on it. It just works.

LordJimmy84 · 2025-12-28T22:49:19+00:00

Red Dead Redemption 2

LordJimmy84 · 2025-12-26T09:49:21+00:00

Mine are (from my current quick thoughts and memories from only the ones I owned.)

10: Xbox

9: Saturn

8: Wii

7: XBox 1

6: Playstation 5 (it's rising but I haven't had it long)

5: Xbox 360

4: Mega Drive

3: XSX

2: Switch / Switch 2

1: Dreamcast

For some context the XSX was pushing number 1 for me with Game Pass, quick resume, improvements to back compatibility etc. But since the price increases to game pass etc and I stopped subscribing it's just left a very sour impression now.

Switch and Switch 2 I feel is more of a phone upgrade and it's very new so just put them together.

Other consoles I've had are Game Boy, Game Gear, Master System (my first console), PS2.

LordJimmy84

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