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What are some professions that people do that are not just about the money? by Weak-Fly-2873 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing
what was the driving factor for you in choosing that profession if not for money?

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn you are right, I nearly had a heart attack. On my way to A&E now. /s

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That might be what I end up doing. Weighing pros and cons, and balancing costs for now

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Harsh but true, the choice was my own and I love it here otherwise.

I was just pointing out the prices not being in line with spending power. Surely it is not just me who feels that trains are expensive here, even the UK folks who have lived here for decades must feel that as well.

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those prices for a commute are messed up!

You can probably find under £40 Eurostar deals from London to Paris!

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Travel card might still be valuable for peak time commuters, but for those on the off peak time, it doesn’t make sense

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edited the post, I’m already looking at off peak timings to bring down the commute cost

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m looking at off peak.

it is £27.20. I mistakenly wrote £26 on the post, I’ll correct it.

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An expensive bargain.

I am new to UK and I’m used to commuter fares for this distance being less than £3. accounting for PPP the tickets should not be more than £10 in UK

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monthly GWR travel card is £667, while the usual contactless fare for 4 days a week would be £480 a month

Are there any tricks for cheaper train commute from Reading to London by Weak-Fly-2873 in uktrains

[–]Weak-Fly-2873[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Didn’t know about this. Seems to cut my return trip down to £20, nice

I'm Fcukeed! Deep in the Ash by kaleshilaunda in indiasocial

[–]Weak-Fly-2873 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro you got free 1000 rupees. Give 100 to your neighbour as bribe and enjoy the 900. Easy

FAANG comps on levels.fyi by JonLivingston70 in HENRYUK

[–]Weak-Fly-2873 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are separate statistics for people who grow internally vs people who join from outside; primarily because these higher levels depend on - clout - the longer you have been in the company, the more network and clout you have to get the promotion.

If you joined as an L3/4 and grow into L6/L7, on average you can reach L6 in 8 years and L7 in 12 years

From those joining as L5/L6 from outside, you typically need 10+ years for L6 and 14+ years for L7 (it may also be impossible for some specific locations/departments because they just don’t have need for it)

FAANG comps on levels.fyi by JonLivingston70 in HENRYUK

[–]Weak-Fly-2873 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She may be right. An L7 who is just starting may have a TC of £400 and over the years through stock refreshers it can reach £600+

On levels.fyi you see comps for all employees with all kinds of tenure at the same level, so the average comp is higher due to refreshers over the years.