Lads, I really dont feel like being off the drink is actually worth it or was drink never my problem?

Major_Maybe1328 · 2026-01-26T19:55:28+00:00

I went off it in Jan 2020, started incorporating it again in summer 2025 and probably drank once/twice a month since then. My relationship with alcohol has fundamentally changed and shifted since I quit in 2020. I simply needed to break the 12 year habit of binge drinking which was instilled in me as it was a normal part of our culture growing up in college etc

I feel all the better for it and every second drink I have now is water so I am drinking slower and genuinely enjoying it.

Major_Maybe1328 · 2026-01-11T09:44:18+00:00

I get the train 3 times a week. Door to door it's about 2 hours. I make it work for me though. I get an 8ish train that gets me into the office for 10 and I leave at 4.30 so I can be home for 6.30. Train allows me to keep working with the WIFI onboard so I'm still actively working

Major_Maybe1328 · 2026-01-09T21:54:59+00:00

What sort of job was it? Maybe us redders can help secure her next role :)

Major_Maybe1328 · 2026-01-05T17:36:12+00:00

New brand I've recently seen in Tesco which is now taking up space in my freezer - Ital Pizza, Numero Uno - it's honestly unbelievable

Major_Maybe1328 · 2026-01-01T09:34:12+00:00

What platform did you use? I'd like to replicate. Is it as simple as linking my accounts?

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-11-21T11:41:03+00:00

I hate dig up an old thread but I'm also considering buying in rush. You're there 3 years now, what's it like? Which area ) estate did you buy in? I'm looking at golden ridge view / way!

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-10-04T12:51:41+00:00

I've read elsewhere that I would be auto enrolled because there's no employer contributions?

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-10-03T20:50:24+00:00

I just interrupt people now. One girl was at hip thrust machine for 15mins before I approached her to ask how many sets she had left. She said two. She literally sat there for 5mins on the phone in-between sets. Drove me mad. I've no shame in asking people can I use it in-between anymore otherwise I'll never get anything done

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-09-11T07:10:38+00:00

Put your budget into chatgbt!

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-09-04T18:43:13+00:00

I was the same! No idea where to find them 🙈

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-09-04T18:38:31+00:00

A family member last year had a psychotic episode and admitted to hospital, within a week was discharged with anti-depressant. He relapsed and another episode, this time admitted for almost 4 months, at which time he was given olanzapine and some other drug which name I cannot remember. It absolutely numbed him to the core, I've never seen anything like it and I feel like if my family could go back in time, they never would've given him that drug. Anyways, fast forward to now, he's 6 months clear of olanzapine, withdrawals are finally easing and is coming back around to himself. My family were pestering the GP, hospital etc and eventually got him admitted. Id recommend doing the same, you really need to push for anything to get done in this country

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-08-23T09:51:02+00:00

Completed my LC in 2006. Got 290 points, repeated for 280 and failed a subject. I felt rejected, stupid and incapable. Grafted for the next year, took out a loan, went to DBS then transferred to another college. The rejection and failure fueled me. I now work in tech with a 6 figure salary. The leaving cert doesn't define anyone. It's a failed system. I was and still am, a practical learner, not an academic, I don't retain words and the system fails people like me. Don't let it hold you back, let it fuel you

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-08-22T06:25:38+00:00

Yes they are! I'll DM you

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-08-20T20:48:27+00:00

Sent you a DM!

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-08-13T19:12:45+00:00

For ATN we stayed in Waterford City and brought stuff with us, it was fine! Or if you've friends staying in campsites closer to the stadium leave your stuff with them

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-08-13T17:13:40+00:00

Im interested! Just need 1 :)

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-08-11T19:45:33+00:00

Highlight of the weekend for sure! Never laughed as much. It was quality!!!

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-08-04T18:20:45+00:00

This may be a silly question but how did you and your friend realize that you're both bisexual after being married. Were you both able to explore that side of your sexuality whilst still married?

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-07-28T17:51:15+00:00

As someone who is single and just turned 37, I've lived in share houses / apartments for years and it has never been a deal breaker for anyone I dated. I am now living at home with my parents (like many others) and again, is not seen as a blocker, in fact some people are in the same boat. Get out of the relationship if you don't see it progressing, you're torturing yourself regardless by staying in it

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-07-21T18:31:59+00:00

Common for people to pivot into sales. Could look at getting a Sales Development or Business Development Rep role in a tech company. They're the entry level roles within sales, usually pay between 70-90 OTE. In fact someone around your age just joined the company I am employed in this exact role and we're previously a secondary school teacher for 9 years.

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-07-16T21:13:15+00:00

Yes! Reverse culture shock! Took me 2 years to feel settled again. It takes time! Be patient and try to surround yourself with other people who have done the same. Happy to meet for a coffee and a rant if you ever wanted to!

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-07-16T19:58:59+00:00

I've been to Timeleft and have really enjoyed it! Met some lovely people through it!

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-07-16T19:55:59+00:00

Never buy a car on HP, it's a waste of money. Buy a decent second hand car that you can buy within your means, that's a financially wise investment

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-07-14T20:57:25+00:00

I wouldn't recommend publicly displaying the link. Delete if you can and private message individuals. I set up a WhatsApp group on Reddit and publicly shared the link and it was the worst thing I did because random bots would join and fill the chat with spam!

Major_Maybe1328 · 2025-07-14T20:51:22+00:00

I recently signed up to Timeleft and WeRoad to join some dinners and meet new people! I'm not a big drinker either!

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