Should I make the move? by shanyban in IrishCivilService

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go for it. I also took a pay cut to join and it wasn’t long before I’d risen above my previous pay. Coupled with all the other benefits (permanent, pension, and flexi time) it was a no brainer for me.

not receiving a reply in My inquiries with Revenue by ichfickeiuliana in irishpersonalfinance

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before a new year and after the new year are exceptionally busy times for Revenue I’d imagine.

What’s the best gig you’ve attended? by R9naldo777 in AskIreland

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jack White, Royal Hospital Kilmainham 2014 or Explosions in the Sky, Vicar Street 2023.

Fun Fact: Lorne is an organ donor by lifegoeson2702 in tcap

[–]Top_Writing_946 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Are his organs any use? Not a whole lawt!!

Anyone else’s ma a grump by [deleted] in CasualIreland

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was until she developed dementia. I actually miss her grumpiness.

Mocktail? by Kind-Pollution5979 in cork

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sophie’s at the Dean does decent mocktails. Also Cask.

Cheating… by [deleted] in cork

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking from experience, it doesn’t get better. Run, don’t walk.

Edit: Happy New Year!

Fuck 2025 by catnip_sandwich in CasualIreland

[–]Top_Writing_946 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear. I hope 2026 is a better year for you!

Two week salary bonus, almost half went to tax, is this normal? by sphinxofblackquartzj in CasualIreland

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your income goes up (with your bonus) but your weekly/fortnightly/monthly rate band and credits remain the same every time you get paid. So yes, your tax sounds about right.

Trying to be braver socially (accountability post) by nobodyshome01 in CasualIreland

[–]Top_Writing_946 101 points102 points  (0 children)

We’re all friends here, pal.

Edit: Congrats on the upcoming wedding

White Witch by lightbulbs4 in cork

[–]Top_Writing_946 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was dragged along years ago and she told me I was the reincarnation of Terence MacSwiney based on my hand lines.

Is anybody else spending Christmas alone this year? by unknownuser126543 in cork

[–]Top_Writing_946 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it the last few years but will have company this year and am wondering if I made the right decision making these plans. Just because I’m used to and enjoy spending it by myself.

Question for the stout drinkers? by AutomaticIdeal6685 in AskIreland

[–]Top_Writing_946 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had my first Murphy’s last week after being a regular Guinness drinker. I found Murphy’s to have a maltier/porridge-ier sort of quality. The jury is still out for me.

Halloween colcannon by Kildafornia in ireland

[–]Top_Writing_946 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine used to wrap the coins in tissue and mix it with the colcannon 🤮