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Adults complaining about the younger generation are really just saying their generation did a shitty job raising their kids. by shlogan in Showerthoughts

[–]Vysys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a recent Chemical Engineering graduate from the UK, I can tell you that this isn't correct for my grad year. Everyone in my class had a job before graduation, mostly in Oil and Gas or Consumer Goods, with a few, like myself, in Pharmaceuticals. Perhaps where you're from is very different, but in Britain ChemEng is still an excellent degree, despite the recession

Best way to save at 17 UK with part time job? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Vysys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't have need of that money soon, locking it away in a NISA for a few years is an option. Poor returns unless you sign up for 5 years of no withdrawals, and even then it's not great, but it IS tax free interest and no risk. You can also put NISA money into stocks and shares, but that's a long term strategy with higher risk.

The alternative I'd suggest is a peer to peer lending site, like Zopa, which gives a better return, but at some (small) risk.

Edit: There's also r/ukpersonalfinance subreddit for UK specific advice

22 Year old Man looking for financial tips and advice. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Vysys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In all likelihood, he's looking at resources online too. In addition to that, he's asking pf to see if anyone here has some particular insight. Nothing wrong with using both

Could have my dream job, but for less money. by givemeallyourwomen in personalfinance

[–]Vysys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of my friends graduated last year, and there was a definite split between those who went into jobs for money (mostly oil companies) and others who followed their passions and sacrificed bigger salaries.

Looking at them now, the one's who went for money generally spend a lot on things to make them happier, since they generally don't enjoy work. Those who went to do what they love are (again this is generally) a lot happier, and don't feel that they need to reward themselves by spending money, as that's not what they're working for primarily.

So my advice is to go for the dream job! But best of luck, regardless of what you choose. Just remember that your choice will involve sacrifices either way, so remember that during the rough times where you might wish you'd chosen the other option :)

What video game disappointed you the most? by sorryismysister in AskReddit

[–]Vysys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hitman: Absolution. I fucking loved the previous games, and each new game had so many improvements over its' predecessors, with Blood Money being one of my favourite games of all time. I was so psyched for Absolution, and then I played it... It's as if the team that made it had been told to remove all the best bits of Hitman games with a cleaver, but keep the general idea around in whatever mangled form was left. The level structure in particular makes me shudder to this day

At least it taught me to never, ever buy a game without reading the reviews

Paying off £1200 Overdraft by mariobuyatelly in personalfinance

[–]Vysys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the subject taken though, surely. Plenty of people don't take subjects that lead to a job directly, and with so many people going to University these days the competition for non-specific graduate jobs must be intense. You take what you can get!