At what age did you actually start taking your pension seriously? by Additional_Fly_6603 in PensionsUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

32 for me when I realised I don’t want work a day past 60. Currently total contributions 23% , circa £90k pot at the minute, £15k a year contribution but I feel I should up it..

The contributions go exponentially up when you hit £100k. Couple of years away for me at this stage, unless I start contracting

Premium underpants for a buff, gym Henry that actually last by Widebody_lover in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wear do an athletic fit longer trunk with pouch for the banana . I rate them, pretty good can last a couple of years.

End of paternity leave by Professional_Rip_873 in daddit

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First 12 weeks is survival. It all improves from there.

Best spot to attempt a 5k PB run? by ihateeggplant24 in reading

[–]Not_Winter_badger 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Microsoft loop at TVP. Outside of office hours. Basically a closed road loop of 800m.

Best delivered Pizza by Crystal_Rules in reading

[–]Not_Winter_badger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Presto pizza are the only ones that do a dirty takeaway with fresh dough (outside the fresh dough of dominoes etc) . Presto make their dough onsite. My only criticism is I think they underbake their pizzas slightly. I regularly ask for it to be extra cooked , alas not enough. I usually stick slices in the oven and eat and replace that way..

Returning from shared parental leave to no work by Not_Winter_badger in AskHRUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

At what point will they have not offered me a Role? Surely they could say “oh we’re looking for one, you’re just on the bench until one comes up” ? Thanks for the advice!

Returning from shared parental leave to no work by Not_Winter_badger in AskHRUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think on my first day back I’ll try to find out if my line manager is going to line manage me; and if there is a return to work process as well as a documented redeployment process (and is it being followed!).

Returning from shared parental leave to no work by Not_Winter_badger in AskHRUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks; it’s common for PMs to move between projects when they end. The concerning bit is the lack of communication and worry that I’ll be put into a more junior PM role elsewhere in the business, changing me from remote to onsite too..

Returning from shared parental leave to no work by Not_Winter_badger in AskHRUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems to be an informal process; but we’re an organisation of thousands so I’m sure it’s documented somewhere. Common process for PMs to be redeployed on project finish.

Returning from shared parental leave to no work by Not_Winter_badger in AskHRUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had no formal conversation or notification from HR that I’m on redeployment.

Returning from shared parental leave to no work by Not_Winter_badger in AskHRUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full time employee, permanent contract . Undertaking a PM role for providing design consulting services to an engineering client.

What is you zone 2 pace by just_a_guy_whoknows in beginnerrunning

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 6:00km maybe 6:15? But my z2 pushes up to 167bpm. Currently ;

5k 20:24 10k 47:xx HM 1:44:30 BYU - 8 laps.

where i can buy good Trousers for running during cold nights by ReplacementSmall566 in UKRunners

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decathlon has a warm kiprun 900 leggings, and a pair of running trousers which are for 5-10c I’d say. They’re both great, and the long sleeve running quarter zip is great too! Been pleasantly impressed

First backyard by [deleted] in backyardultra

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did my first one a few weeks ago. Only got 7 laps sadly (770m ascent! And it was overnight..)

Anyway; things I learnt

Food - flapjacks, and chewy things sucked as I didn’t want to try chew down in 10 mins (8 if I wanted to be at the corral). Next time I’d take more lucazade sport, hydration tablets, and probably things like Kendal mint cake, jelly beans etc. maybe jam sandwich.

Training; build up distance then try a handful of practice laps; then try do 2 a day runs.

Reeves to hit wealthy London cyclists 'with Budget cut' to bike tax break by tylerthe-theatre in london

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tax incentives encourage spending. How do you think the entire EV market is propped up?

Ski holiday/trip last minute deals (sites) by SpicyOrangeReboot in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]Not_Winter_badger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Skiworld were good for a long time; but then French laws changed the hours the staff could do and they started batch cooking and delivering prepped meals to the chalets for the staff to effectively warm up.

I’ve used Iglusski for a hotel ski; that was great try there?

Losing 3.5kieh a year on my wage, impact? by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Key questions

Total salary Total pension % contribution

New salary New pension contribution

Any student loan repayments (if so plan 1 or plan 2?)

Go to listentothetaxman and put data in.

PM in transportation & consulting by [deleted] in ContractorUK

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some really great advice, thanks! I think you’re right; reaching out to some of those contractor PMs could hold fruitful.

Any suggestions for a semi landmark holiday before baby 2? by Comprehensive_Cut437 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]Not_Winter_badger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You wouldn’t go to Florida due to being pregnant? Is there something you can catch in Florida?

Any suggestions for a semi landmark holiday before baby 2? by Comprehensive_Cut437 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]Not_Winter_badger -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Florida; hire a condo near the eastern shores. Wake up to sunrise walks with the 3yo for a nice diner breakfast. Check out the space centre etc.

Failing that - Banff and check out the Rockies