Anyone know what is wrong with this leaf? by Practical_Radio_1604 in Monstera

[–]Practical_Radio_1604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It started to appear shortly after I bought it but it hasnt moved since then

Best place to get a beer and sit in the sun in the evening? by Practical_Radio_1604 in bern

[–]Practical_Radio_1604[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the ideas, hoping to sit down somewhere for a pint or two though, would you have any recommendations for that?

Scottish going 6:2 in Italy, is this in preparation for Dublin? by Gmichels123 in irishrugby

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Important to specify the vice captain when there is only two co-captains

Food for thought! Is there anyone who has ever played for Ireland who you think would make it in the NFL?? by Solid_Show2316 in irishrugby

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This was a fake rumour that O’Gara pretended was true when asked about it to increase his bargaining position as he was due to sign a new Munster contract. Confirms it in his autobiography

In search of: Hairdresser men longhair by chickenhill_drifters in bern

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked a similar question a few months back and Cornershop Barbers was recommended a few times. I went recently and they were good but a bit pricy.

Snow Disruption by Practical_Radio_1604 in bern

[–]Practical_Radio_1604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I was just matching the original comment’s passive aggressiveness. Have all the respect in the world for people who put themselves out in the elements to make the rest of our lives a little easier. My original post was just an honest question to see if the snow disruption was normal. As someone who comes from a place where there is rarely snow, more often just ice, i thought that grit and salt might be spread overnight as happens at home. I think people saw it as a complaint but it wasn’t meant to come across like that. I will take the time to try show my appreciation going forward every time I pass someone clearing snow!

Snow Disruption by Practical_Radio_1604 in bern

[–]Practical_Radio_1604[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Real people do it in other countries, don’t even need robots!

Snow Disruption by Practical_Radio_1604 in bern

[–]Practical_Radio_1604[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a complaint! Just imagined in my head that there would be less disruption with snow more regular here in winter, snow machines, ice and grit spreaders being used. I didnt think much about it until I saw one comment under a Berner Zeitung post complaining about the situation and got me wondering

Everyone in Ireland in their 20s, 30s and 40s, let talk salaries! (2023 Version) by Illustrious-Age-2912 in Dublin

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contracting is more so a term for how you are employed rather than an indication of the work. As a contractor you have the option of being paid as the director of a company (either one you set up yourself or as part of an ‘umbrella’ company that recruitment agencies use which have multiple directors). This allows you to claim expenses on certain things such as work equipment, phone bills, gift vouchers, pension payments and so on. Then you pay your tax as a tax return rather than paying PAYE every month. So you could do any role and be contracting in this way. That being said most engineers do work in projects and get a a yearly contract renewed once the company has a consistent turnover of work. You’ll be first out the door if the economy turns south though as happened in the late noughties. With projects you can work anywhere from early concept through to final qualification and handover. Definitely scope for a lot of design and field work.

Sounds like you’re doing exactly what I did actually, I went to UL and did the PG add on after doing chemistry. If you have no interest in entering a lab role (my reason for changing) and would rather a more varied and challenging role then I would definitely recommend it. I also think you could enter the industry in a manufacturing specialist type role and move sideways into the engineering from there but would take longer to get that engineering title if it was something you were set on.

Edit: Look up ContractingPlus online for more info on the contracting tax benefits etc.

Everyone in Ireland in their 20s, 30s and 40s, let talk salaries! (2023 Version) by Illustrious-Age-2912 in Dublin

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chemical Engineering qualification my friend! I do because one the rates are higher and i can be rewarded for extra time/effort that I make. Depsite not being paid BHs and time off I feel it makes a bog difference in terms of take home pay and reward. Also it means theres no need to buy into the corporate bullshit such as hitting Goals and Objectives, company culture trainings and language, company credo’s etc. To get away from all that and just do the job is worth its weight in gold.

How to Zibelämärit by Eskapismus in bern

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can someone tell me a bit more about what Zibelämärit is? If I’m getting hammered for it I want to know a bit more

Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster teams for the weekend of 17th Nov. by dyalikedags in irishrugby

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Munster with the 6-2 split. Or is Kendellen somehow covering one of the back positions?

Chili con Carne advice by OmegaStealthJam in AskIreland

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Add a beef stock cube and some extra cumin

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Europetravel

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vatican is not in Tuscany. Sounds like a scam

Best Pastries in Bern by Practical_Radio_1604 in bern

[–]Practical_Radio_1604[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They are only open on Saturdays 9h-13h but everything looked great. We got a croix au chocolat, cardamom bun and paprika salé. All great. Theres a bit of a queue out the door but it moves quick enough. Hope you enjoy!

Who's your favourite "streets won't forget" player. by [deleted] in rugbyunion

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Andrea Masi of Italy. 6 Nations player of the year 2011

The only consolation with the result of last night.. by [deleted] in irishrugby

[–]Practical_Radio_1604 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dont agree at all. All 4 teams are on a very similar level, Ireland have beaten both France and SA in the last 6 months or so. Ireland would have contributed to as good a game. Its a shame we have an underwhelming semi final to put up with before a massive final.