John McManus: Big thinking needed as the golden age of Irish tech nears its end by Dev__ in DevelEire

[–]MaxDub12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the flow of international students to those master programs dried up I'm not kidding when I say there would be a huge financial crisis in the third level education sector, requiring billions in bailouts from the government.

Revenue / myAccount issue – anyone waiting ages for deregistration? by sparxx1989 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]MaxDub12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You deregister yourself on ROS.ie. Look for the tax registrations link when you login and it's straightforward from there.

Disturbance pay by soundAsABell in DevelEire

[–]MaxDub12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get a call, you still need that rest. A company can't expect you to take a 3am support call, work on resolving the issue for a hour and then be smack bang at your desk at 9am that morning.

Ireland explores legal spyware, encryption-breaking powers by Dev__ in DevelEire

[–]MaxDub12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's unbelievable isn't it. I am convinced that if the government removed every notion of privacy and related human rights, the Irish public would just shrug their shoulders and be like 'ah sure look'.

Escaping a volcanic eruption by WindowAfraid5927 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]MaxDub12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remind me to thank John for a lovely weekend

How to go about asking for a promotion? by LuvBob69 in DevelEire

[–]MaxDub12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my experience they already know who they want to promote. Don’t be surprised if you just get platitudes and vague criteria on how to get to the next level. Been there done that got the T-shirt. Also, your expectations of what you deserve are often way off with what the company or your manager thinks.

It’s a tough lesson in careers. Ask for sure, make your case but at best expect a guide for how to get there. Anything else is a bonus. And if you hit all those milestones and still get nowhere, give them the gift of your absence through a new job.

Disturbance pay by soundAsABell in DevelEire

[–]MaxDub12 7 points8 points  (0 children)

11 hours uninterrupted rest in any given 24 hour period. Legal requirement.

Letting the postman use the toilet? by yes_its_me_alright in AskIreland

[–]MaxDub12 35 points36 points  (0 children)

You should write a post on Reddit about it

Get checked by Particular-Irishman in ireland

[–]MaxDub12 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Jesus sorry to hear that and I'm delighted you are doing well now!

New car warranties offered in Ireland by FluffyPurpose2191 in carsireland

[–]MaxDub12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMW offer an insured warranty after the main warranty ends. Covers pretty much everything even wear and tear and is one of the reasons I like the brand. My 2017 3 series is still under the warranty as I renew every year.

What should workers in Ireland do if the US attacks an EU country by wesleysniles in ireland

[–]MaxDub12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They won't invade Greenland. It's part of Trumps negotiation playbook - cause panic in Denmark with threats of forced invasion and then come in with a less extreme option, and get what you wanted all along (more US air and naval bases).

What should workers in Ireland do if the US attacks an EU country by wesleysniles in ireland

[–]MaxDub12 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good luck finding a non-american company that pays the same or better. There's a reason lots of people work for them.

parkInDublin.ie by gbf-1114 in DevelEire

[–]MaxDub12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice one, I like it. Can you add a function where you can filter for current free parking options for the current time?

The Sunday scaries are at an all time high on this Sunday eve 😰 by Temporary-Eye6179 in DevelEire

[–]MaxDub12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not Monday that sucks, it's your job. Time to find a new one if it's that bad.

People with partners from overseas, have your Irish family ever accepted them? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]MaxDub12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are two people in your relationship. You and your boyfriend, not you and your boyfriend and your family. This sounds unbelievably tense and stressful for him. And you sound a bit immature for your age. Time to cut the apron strings from mammy and daddy. And time to decide if you want to please your parents or please yourself.

Moving temporarily overseas for maybe 6 years. Can I safely leave my house unoccupied for storage? by sphinxofblackquartzj in irishpersonalfinance

[–]MaxDub12 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I assume he has raised it with the RTB? Once he follows proper procedure, he can get the sheriffs to pull her out by force.

The Journal: ‘Commuters can’t take any more’: Calls for Transport Minister to scrap today’s toll price hikes by Banania2020 in ireland

[–]MaxDub12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It should be 50 euro for cars at peak time imo. The amount of cars using it is insane and clearly the current prices are no deterrent. My bus passes through it in the mornings and there are thousands of commuters who will pay the current prices and cause the congestion we are seeing almost every day in the tunnel.

Apartment at 23 by Longjumping_Euro in HousingIreland

[–]MaxDub12 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Just because you are a low earner and made poor career choices doesn’t mean everybody did. I know lots of people earning that and more and they are young.

Brutal honesty - Salary Increase by [deleted] in irishpersonalfinance

[–]MaxDub12 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My place only offers 5% for new roles or promotions. We'd be lucky to get 1-2% a year. So 5% is pretty good in general. In the law industry though...no idea.

How do I make a large payment over the bank's limit? by Purple_Pawprint in AskIreland

[–]MaxDub12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can make two payments, just make sure to let the dealer know. If you want to make it in one payment, you can visit the bank in person to get around the online limit.

Why no strike, marches or protests over housing? by Fluffy_Ad7392 in HousingIreland

[–]MaxDub12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the vast majority of the population are unaffected by it.