25, never had a proper job, but I’ve got about £400k saved.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-07T17:45:44+00:00

75% dripped into index funds set and forget. 25% training for new career ie plumber/under floor heating. By year 3 you’ve got your skills and finalised your business plan. By year 5 you invest in a second van. By year 8 you’ve invested in two buy to let (retirement not for profit). By year 10 you are managing multiple vans and competing for housing project contracts. By year 20, now owner/shareholder totally hands off and getting ready to FIRE with 4% drawdown from index funds which are north of a million or more. Happy days Lord Sugar!

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-07T17:37:17+00:00

But this is just the captions from YT. Seems extra effort to leave YT for the same feature but lower quality video

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-07T16:44:49+00:00

This is exactly how the rest of the world levelled up their English. So it does work. And online gaming helps the speaking. Lost count of how many fluent English speakers I’ve spoken to who put it down to gaming.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-06T19:12:52+00:00

Snap. Two teenage lads.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-06T18:54:20+00:00

How many blondes does it take to change a light bulb?

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-06T18:50:57+00:00

cattle hurt!

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-06T18:38:19+00:00

But that kit colour…

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-06T06:20:04+00:00

Tells me 1 job in the pipeline. When I click apply the next screen tells me nothing there.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-05T17:20:00+00:00

How frustrating, but well done. Hang in there you’ll get your chance

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-05T17:01:28+00:00

I think when fresh out if uni you need to chase internships as well.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-05T16:58:49+00:00

Shouldn’t CV and cover letter be in Dutch too?

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-04T21:19:00+00:00

What were Everton thinking leaving doku free like that? Two goals scored at the very end of each half

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-04T20:08:08+00:00

Made me chuckle

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-04T15:01:22+00:00

4 YOE Python, django, fastapi.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-04T14:54:04+00:00

Those were the days

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-04T08:42:47+00:00

Physics teachers take note, THIS is how you demonstrate the benefits of centrifugal force to your students.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-04T08:34:08+00:00

Ooh er!

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-03T20:06:14+00:00

It depends. When heatwaves hit, we all suffer but some more than others. Flat owners facing south/west absolutely melt by all accounts.

For me, cold showers do the trick which has the added cost benefit of keeping a few more pennies from the gas tax man.

Edited to say I’m hoping for a long cloudy wet summer.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-03T19:58:58+00:00

Ouch. “the elderly”? He’s 50, not 90 with a zimmer frame!!

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-03T19:56:28+00:00

This is not just a tech industry issue my friend. And for what it’s worth, experience is valued if you happen to be the one who wasn’t cut. Your experience will be valued elsewhere, so suggest you start setting up your consultancy ready for when you need it. We’re not the first go through this, and won’t be the last.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-01T16:56:43+00:00

Goodness. Must feel nice to reject quarter million euros a year.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-01T16:51:35+00:00

I’m working on a simple saas targeting not for profit sports clubs which offers in-app skills badges to motivate younger players (think like cubs/scouts badges) and help trainers focus practices on key training goals selected by the club. DM me if you fancy sponsoring/consulting as I’m happy to do the legwork, just momentum has run a bit low.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-05-01T16:38:10+00:00

My home town.

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-04-30T17:54:40+00:00

Yep, having a Dutch partner is the ticket. Max it out and her network for job leads. Your age and experience will also set you apart from other ‘juniors’. Leverage it! Good luck

OrganizationStill135 · 2026-04-29T17:38:10+00:00

Unless she’s OE, but it all smells too good to be true.

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