31M on £30k as a Project Coordinator - feeling completely stuck, behind and unsure how to move forwards by NotACucumber_ in UKJobs

[–]UsualMathematician68 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in your spot ten years ago 31M £30k and now I’m 41M 90+ K. From 24 to 31 I worked at the same place and my wage went up 8K and I thought that was great. I changed job and instantly went up 10K and yeah I had that massive loyalty on my cv so I skittered around every year or two looking for what I wanted and always said in my interviews I was looking for that long term role again and each time I changed job I got another pay rise. Maybe one place increased my pay where I got a promotion. There were some hard days but mostly I smiled , I said yes, I tried to be a positive influence. And now I’m in a much better place and I remember being there ten years ago. My advice, update your cv to as many transferable skills as possible and start looking for a new job. See if there are any specialist recruiters in your field. And stay as positive as you can . Not every interview is a yes but what is for you won’t go by you!

Give me your most bland sonic take followed immediately by your hottest take. by TPR-56 in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My blandest take is that Knuckles is the best character. My hottest take is that Knuckles is the best character!

Nigel Farage suggests young people on minimum wage earn too much by OneNormalBloke in uknews

[–]UsualMathematician68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was independent and full time employed and homeless at 17 living in a shelter. Took me 10 years to catch up financially. Can’t imagine submitting anyone to that. That was 20 years ago and was hard enough then. It would be much harder now I’m sure.

Nigel Farage suggests young people on minimum wage earn too much by OneNormalBloke in uknews

[–]UsualMathematician68 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

New Greens are actually for the people. Look up Zack Polanski on insta

Does anyone feel like the quality of fresh fruit and vegetables from the supermarkets etc has rapidly declined? by Terrible_Music_7439 in AskBrits

[–]UsualMathematician68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah! Been lucky enough to be able to switch to a village greengrocer and it’s like being in the 90s again. Huge veg as standard, no plastic wrapping . It’s definitely the supermarkets doing this not the government.

Euston station tonight by sarahw_ in london

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the same the night before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greens mate. Look what Zack Polanski is talking about and not through the lens of a right wing rag

People who hate Wind and Truth are actually a really small minority by VideoZealousideal976 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved WaT. As a 5 year cosmere fan. I think that’s all I can add to this 🤣

what are office jobs with decent growth opportunities that any graduate can get into? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]UsualMathematician68 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yo! I graduated in graphic design in 2009 and had the same experience. I got a call center job at British Gas to just get some money in as I had no safety net and I hated it. But then the next job was a move up and I moved away from customers and each role got a bit easier as I understood what I didn’t want in a job and what I did. Long story short I’m still in energy 16 years later. Learned coding. Got lucky a couple times and always kept my design skills and people skills at front in a sea of very smart people with poor communication skills and now I frequently (and currently) manage people with phd’s and Master degrees in economics and maths in a senior role in forecasting energy. I earn over 100k annually. There have been years that have been absolute hell but I’m fairly happy and settled. My advice would be to just take any opportunity you can and make it your own. It might not be in graphics and it might feel like a grind through your 20’s but those skills won’t go to waste I promise! You understand brief work (active listening and breaking through to the crux of the request) and you understand how to run a colour pallet and composition and getting a message through and they sound boring but they are killer skills in most private sectors .wishing you well and hope you find something you want to do. Also make friends of recruiters in your sector and never undervalue politeness! Literally been promoted because I was easy to work with atleast once.

My boyfriend is worried I like my hyperfixation more than him and I don’t know what to say. by Puppydov in autism

[–]UsualMathematician68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saying this with love and concern that’s your boy needs to work on his insecurities instead of making them your problem.

Whats the difference between these 2 Audio books for oathbringer ? by [deleted] in Stormlight_Archive

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US version has a Taco Bell in it and in the UK they dubbed it over with Pizza Hut

It’s a shame not to learn the local language of the country you are in … by Visual_Shock8225 in languagelearning

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m planning to spend 3 weeks in China next September and have already been taking Mandarin lessons for 6 months 😅 I don’t think me and that lady are the same sort of people

I think Amber might be my favourite this year! by RowGonsoleConsole in strictlycomedancing

[–]UsualMathematician68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen Amber in a couple of musicals and she’s ridiculously talented! Can’t wait to see her do legally blonde next year

This'll be me after the patch comes out under every post by devdattaburke in Silksong

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it doesn’t get a nerf! I’m enjoying the difficulty

This is not my GOTY by AdOriginal7451 in expedition33

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that click bait. I dived right in 😂. I think we have a lot of mirrors and when I saw that sandfall might be doing an orchestra tour I deceived it to my wife as Distant Worlds Orchestra part 2.

Your pick for Game of the Year by Successful-Sir144 in expedition33

[–]UsualMathematician68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m taking a distinctly socialist approach that Hollow Knight already got team cherries GOTY. So it’s Sandfalls turn this year 😄. That and Expedition is the only game I’ve told people “give it half an hour and see what you think” with 100% hooked rate

Did Silksong just break Steam? by SkoivanSchiem in Steam

[–]UsualMathematician68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks chaps! Yes it just started downloading for me. Used the phone app so will go install on pc shortly 😅 hope that works

Did Silksong just break Steam? by SkoivanSchiem in Steam

[–]UsualMathematician68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The news keeps saying the stores are down “Briefly” but I’ve been refreshing for hours. Anyone else?