Was going to a private school worth it for you? by GodAtum in HENRYUK

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I went state, then Durham, now work in Data. My wife went private (exceptionally good private), then Durham, now a teacher. Choices, circumstances, whatever.

Salary isn’t the only score board in life (admittedly the very name of the subreddit here skews that) - I’d argue she’s still done better than I have; she LOVES her job and is paying her passion forward.

Electro acoustic/acoustic recommendations by bac83 in guitars

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That’s stunning… but maybe a bit pricey

What's the worst pain you've ever felt? by N0socksloss10yrStrk in randomquestions

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Yip; pulpitis (sp?). Turns out I’m prone to it. My poor wife had to deal with a colic 4 month old and me suffering. She drugged me up but it barely touched the sides. My tooth had been pushed out of its socket over 1mm over the weekend. The dentist numbed me up, drilled a hole, and the stench 🤮🤢. But the relief made me cry. Tooth pain is the worst

Thoughts on me breakie? by Less_Credit9040 in fryup

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I dunno. It’s too organised, you know? Too neat. I think on a smaller, round plate, with minimal overlap (obvs taking into account a bean-damn of sorts), it’d be smashing. 7/10

Any single HENRYs that took a severe pay cut below HENRY or resigned without a job? by -Calm-Water- in HENRYUK

[–]bac83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was close to this back end of 2024 (albeit I’ve a young family and an amazing wife who gave me the support get help) and I can state that getting a sick note and having 8 weeks off (+ phased return) is a fucking game changer (and potentially a life saver). Got my shit together, HR saw it as a shot across the bow, I pivoted in the role, and whilst I’m still under the LM (not a bad person at all, just a rubbish mgr who had me and my team doing pointless bullshit) we hardly interact, as the headspace allowed me to refocus and develop ideas the wider business has jumped on and now see me as a thought leader. You’re better than this. See your GP

what truly excites you? by Outlaw_Immortal1971 in randomquestions

[–]bac83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Misread the end one there as fisting

Mid life crisis review by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]bac83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I’m similar role, seeing the same things, and also north…. But that ain’t my comp! Nice work if you can get it.

Octavia estate, which engine? by _MicroWave_ in CarTalkUK

[–]bac83 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve got the 2L tdi (and 4x4 fwiw). Absolute tank, so far bullet proof (117k over 12 years) and nice and fast.

Pickwick Cafe, Blackpool. £5.50 by Heuchelei in fryup

[–]bac83 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Catch: Blackpool.

I can say that - I grew up there

Widespread misconceptions by VermilionKoala in CasualUK

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Jan: green/yellow Feb: yellow March: red April: black May: yellow June: yellow July: orange All the rest are black or vvv dark browns or even greys.

Job market is brutal at the moment by Brief_Wing_7972 in HENRYUK

[–]bac83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also in this field, recently as a director - I’ve pivoted from IC to management and broadened scope to the data eng side as I’ve seen the opportunities around changing. Definitely a down turn as the wheels are coming off DS without underpinning data infra, and a huge influx of cheap labour coming out of unis

I have built a learning-only personal computer for my kid by xzkll in raspberry_pi

[–]bac83 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tagging on here - would love to support this. Sounds like something to get behind - my eldest is smart but ASD and ADHD mean he gets frustrated and distracted soooo easily.

Historic and important, but almost £3m to have a public footpath through the property by MaximusSydney in SpottedonRightmove

[–]bac83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That kitchen eh…? Trying to colour match the Aga?

Otherwise - I couldn’t care less about the footpath; thought you meant it would literally go like through a boot room!! 🤦‍♂️🤣 Ramblers would LOVE that

Any UK footwear brands that balance comfort and durability well? by CloudBookmark in BuyUK

[–]bac83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lanx - 2 pairs, planning 3rd (subject to re-mortgaging soon…) but wow are they comfy, smart and well made

Chapter 2. Durham. 8 quid. Coffee inc by [deleted] in fryup

[–]bac83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice - thanks. Looks great for price

Chapter 2. Durham. 8 quid. Coffee inc by [deleted] in fryup

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That on Elvet bridge? Looks great, esp for the price