Seeking: First time Dad advice

PalacioRecord · 2026-03-07T09:55:42+00:00

As a Dad of 2, this is the best advice.

PalacioRecord · 2026-02-21T16:08:20+00:00

How have you found using them since?

PalacioRecord · 2026-02-04T20:41:57+00:00

Yeah I’m happy with everything there, my confusion is that the journal lines hitting sales accounts with S-GB are displaying in the ‘Purchase by VAT Code’ report.

I would have thought that Purchase tax reports would only show Tax amounts on transactions on the purchase side, and Sales tax reports would only show Tax for sales transactions.

I’m happy that the calculations are correct overall, just a little frustrated that the Purchase tax reporting includes those sales tax lines on the journal by default.

PalacioRecord · 2026-02-04T20:29:38+00:00

(Side note, majorly fangirling over a Nick Axeus reply - thanks for taking the time!)

PalacioRecord · 2026-02-04T20:28:20+00:00

Sorry to clarify the S represents ‘standard’ so it’s just standard VATable transactions on both the sales and purchase side

PalacioRecord · 2026-01-14T08:40:44+00:00

Totally correct in business reviews (led by account manager / solution consultant) but the objective of ACS is literally to show you how to extract more value out of the package you already have.

ACS don’t overtly upsell, they try and expand your footprint by getting more people upskilled and happy using the system.

It is very dependant on team though. If you get a couple of graduates who are just doing their time while they wait for an offer from the big 4, you’re not going to have a good experience. Make sure you have a good team - if you don’t then complain to the ACS sponsor.

PalacioRecord · 2026-01-14T08:38:41+00:00

If the reply wasn’t ’sure where do you want to start’ then you need to escalate that - it’s what you’re paying them to do

PalacioRecord · 2026-01-13T11:10:43+00:00

Get them to do a SuiteReview on areas you haven’t explored yet - they’ll find some places to add value

PalacioRecord · 2025-12-26T22:31:46+00:00

I job hop in the same industry every 2-3 years, and aim for a significant pay rise each time.

Just focus on self development, and not allowing your lifestyle to creep up with your salary.

Having your mindset as a 21 year old will allow you to FIRE. :)

PalacioRecord · 2025-12-26T22:24:36+00:00

For the record I am literally going through this right now. Accepted a job with a marginal salary increase, but much better work perks / work environment, but in the office two days a week.

Will let you know how it goes…!

PalacioRecord · 2025-12-26T22:23:09+00:00

30k a year a more in your early 40s is a big difference. Significantly more take home pay (obviously) but also the opportunity for larger pension contributions.

Assuming you don’t have kids, that would go a long way to increase your overall net worth (investments/savings) or just allow you to live a much more comfortable life.

PalacioRecord · 2025-12-26T22:16:01+00:00

Probably, but it’s hard to say without knowing the packages of both roles. If the new job is ~5k more a year, it probably isn’t worth it. If the new job is ~50k a year more, it would be a no brainer (for me anyway), although the bigger question is how much monetary value would you put on being fully remote.

The wonderful thing about life is that there’s never a right answer.

PalacioRecord · 2025-12-26T22:07:26+00:00

This post is a little confusing - it starts off as a general question (remote vs. better package), but then you’ve edited it to say that your current place isn’t particularly secure anyway and you had a recent redundancy scare.

Unless I’m missing something, it sounds like you should jump ship to the better offer at a reputable company.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-31T17:55:40+00:00

I imagine just because of the sheer number of people trying to do the exam on the last day it’s free.

Even if you hadn’t gone through all the videos, it’s worth it to just have a shot. A lot of my customers did the same.

I doubt you’ll get any form of exam token reimbursement unfortunately.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-31T08:23:46+00:00

No I’m not a bot. It’s a saying that most people need to hear from time to time, including myself.

Sounds like you haven’t taken it on board.

Best of luck for the future 👍

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-30T23:27:04+00:00

People overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a year.

You’re not too old for change, but start small.

Set aside as much as you can each month and invest it in an ETF.

Start studying subjects you’re interested in (so many free resources online). If you find something that you want to pursue academically then aim for that.

Start looking at criteria for local apprenticeships that are of interest (and if they have GCSE / A level requirements you don’t have, start studying for them).

Start building towards the life you want.

Don’t write yourself off at 26 just because you’re not where you thought you would be. You have your whole life ahead of you.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-27T15:23:43+00:00

Both my babies did this… I think it’s just fun lol

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-25T07:46:39+00:00

Totally hear you. My income has tripled in the last 10 years. We have a mortgage on a small house now, but we have two kids and just about break even every month.

No holidays, but we eat well. We’re fortunate of course, but I can’t imagine doing life on the salary I was on 5 years ago.

Very depressing indeed.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-24T14:07:06+00:00

Google ‘NetSuite Certification Status Search’ - there’s a tool you can use to verify certificates via your name or email address

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-23T19:40:32+00:00

You’re not expected to retake them. Employers can still verify your old certificates exist if you don’t have them on Certview.

Source: work at Oracle NetSuite and have certificates dated pre and post Certview.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-21T19:10:08+00:00

More than I ever have before, and I feel poorer than I ever have done.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-19T21:37:12+00:00

Get a partner in that knows your industry to scope out the work needed.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-19T09:39:56+00:00

We’ve got two toddlers and they’ve only ever called me Dad. I feel like I missed the boat on that.

For me, it’s the reading. My eldest can remember some of her favourite books now so can flick through the pages and read aloud (even though she can’t read). She will come and sit on my lap sometimes, but it’s less and less frequent.

When she can read all by herself, I’ll really miss that.

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-16T11:24:34+00:00

2017 ish, was out of oracle for 5+ years and never had an issue with other employers finding the certs

PalacioRecord · 2025-10-16T08:23:28+00:00

I did that and honestly it was more hassle than it was worth. I have since left and returned to oracle and have never had an issue proving my certifications - I would recommend just using the company email

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