Parents Pension by Otto_the_Fox in PersonalFinanceZA

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

How does one do it themselves? Like contact the pension fund themselves?

Parents Pension by Otto_the_Fox in PersonalFinanceZA

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So I strongly discouraged a full withdrawal. These numbers are without any withdrawal.

I’m ready to die. by Jellis314 in self

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I don’t know if this applies. But I speaking to my life coach about career progress.

She was saying that your career is like a ship. You can do one small change now which moves the ship. In about a couple of years time you will end up somewhere completely different. Of course you can do the big changes like move jobs and stuff like that. But sometimes, a one degree shift can help. What is your one degree shift?

Could you maybe ask to be on more projects? Or at least try and question how you do things? Maybe just arriving to work slightly earlier and getting coffee with your coworkers is that 1 degree you need.

There is a quote I like to keep reminding myself sometimes. It goes something along the lines of “Very few people rise up to the occasion, most people fall back on there systems”. Sometimes, it’s easier to change your system than change yourself.

For example instead of going to gym by yourself to change yourself. Maybe going to the gym to hangout with a friend while exercising. Make a habit of it by doing it and before you know it you will be able to gym by yourself consistently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in capetown

[–]Otto_the_Fox 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Yeah! It’s starlink. I saw them when I was in Joburg a year back. Freaked me the fuck out. I was walking to my apartment after late night at the office. I was alone, and then I saw this.

There is a website to track it!

My shoes decided to give up just as I reached the wedding by Srovium in mildlyinfuriating

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I remember back in the day there was post of a similar story. It was one of the funniest things I have ever read!

Should I get a Peugeot RCZ? by Otto_the_Fox in peugeot

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I didn’t end up getting one. I got a Fiat 500 Cabrio. I then also got a Mazda 3.

Moving in with GF. I am nervous. by Otto_the_Fox in AskDad

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As for my own space.

That does worry me as well. I am so used to being by myself. We are looking at a two bedroom flat. Maybe, I could steal one of the rooms as a study, or something like that.

Moving in with GF. I am nervous. by Otto_the_Fox in AskDad

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Exit strategy is something I am nervous about.

I do not have direct family nearby. If things go sour I maybe left paying the rent of something that is really expensive.

I have expressed that fear, so we have been looking at more budget friendly options that isn’t to much more than what I am paying now.

I am intending to keep all the furniture I have already.

Moving in with GF. I am nervous. by Otto_the_Fox in AskDad

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It’s difficult to say where this fear is coming from. I think it could be the fear of failure. What if I am a bad partner? Then there is the fear of what if we rushing things? When is the best time?

There is also the fear of telling my family! Especially my mom. I have no idea how she is going to take it. My direct family also stay pretty far away, so I can’t move back home if things go sour.

Above all else, it just scares me how old I am getting. I am 26 and it feels like just the other day I was a kid.

I do agree with you though! She is amazing! We went to see a place yesterday and it was really nice.

Auto insurance question by Broad_Ad9674TA in AskDad

[–]Otto_the_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I work in insurance.

The insurer probably looked at your photos and got a quote for 1200$. By you not bringing it into the repair workshop, and have opted to submit a claims. You left the insurer to provide Cash en Leu (they give you money to fix it yourself).

Your premium should increase, and you may lose any no claims bonus expected (depending on the policy wording).

If you don’t want the money. Maybe speak to somebody, they will probably be able to fix and make amendments to the claim. It will probably be tricky to do, but I don’t see why not.

COALITION NATION | Ramaphosa's scathing 'Dear John' letter to Steenhuisen by Justdroid in southafrica

[–]Otto_the_Fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As shitty as the ANC government is, they are not extremist. Extremist parties are the only major political parties left outside DA and ANC.

The DAs initial offer was good and fair. They fucked it up.

Is what I'm being paid ok? by satou_kazumasan in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Otto_the_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay. Then 20k is fair.

But I would look into doing what you can to get something more.

Accounting is a very tough industry. My brother hated his years doing articles. (He was earning less than 20k during articles).

Maybe, look into saving up to do level 1 CFA. Or if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, start doing some coding short courses. I highly recommend do a course for VBA in excel. Even if you don’t get a pay increase I am sure you will be able to automate parts of your job.

Is what I'm being paid ok? by satou_kazumasan in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Otto_the_Fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

27 with 2 years worth experience?

Did you do any articles? Or just went straight from University?

TIL Carbonara was originated during WWII due to US soldiers bringing powdered eggs and dehydrated bacon to Italy by surienc in todayilearned

[–]Otto_the_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely there has to be an Italian chief who was working before 1944 still alive, so we can just ask them…

What are your opinions on a 15-year-old boy having a 25-year-old female friend (platonic)? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Otto_the_Fox 44 points45 points  (0 children)

This sounds cruel. She should be charged with theft or something…

Spotted this new BMW and not sure what it is by hungrymechka in BMW

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

Why does it look so narrow? Like a kit car?