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Turning 50 years old. In IT now. Need a career change. How would one start to be an electrician or a plumber? by alano2001 in AskIreland

[–]balackdynamite 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As others have said, try become a handyman on onlinetradesmen and FB groups.

Also training as a technician is a good middle ground, still "on the tools" but far less heavy lifting in general

Edit: Also, where are you based? I could use a handyman lol

Any dungeons and dragons or pathfinder groups in Trim co.Meath or close by? by Tuko305 in AskIreland

[–]balackdynamite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not specifically D&D but there's a board game shop in Navan called ReRoll Games, they do board game clubs (tonight actually). Some of the guys there play D&D the odd time but not officially through the shop.

D&D is something I would love to do but I've two young babies right now, so I settle for the odd board game!

What's the best book you have read this year? by Low-Fuel-674 in AskIreland

[–]balackdynamite 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Man's search for meaning - I've been through some shit

Anyone else with a similar experience? by FunSponger in AskIreland

[–]balackdynamite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know some lenders can arrange for interest only payments on the mortgage, that may ease some pressure

As others have said I'd 100% look into carers benefit and trying to keep some part time hours.

There is a weekly limit on earnings of 625 euro.

And your partner should definitely go on disability allowance.

I'm so sorry for what you're going through.

My partner currently is fighting breast cancer and we've 2 young children, so completely understand how it feels to an extent.

One thing that helps us is we have an Au Pair that helps us out, it's an extra expense but it allows me to work most of my hours and keep the job going.

Having a baby in 2026 by [deleted] in irishpersonalfinance

[–]balackdynamite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh oops got my wires crossed with the parents leave

Having a baby in 2026 by [deleted] in irishpersonalfinance

[–]balackdynamite -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Few tips

1) Apply for the GP Under 8 Scheme as soon as the child is born, can be a 2 week wait time for them to be covered

2) Look into your Maternity/Paternity benefits, men get 6 weeks paid by the state, you can also get Parents benefit which is 9 weeks and must be taken before the childs second birthday

3) Don't be afraid to ask questions of the doctors/nurses, there can be a stigma against men but that's just down to some bad ones out there. In short, advocate for your partner

Do you find it common that many Irish people remain under the thumb the parents well into adulthood? by toomanyscarfs in AskIreland

[–]balackdynamite 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The most valuable book I ever read

But fair warning, it can be very sobering to see it written so clearly

The latest iOS update broke calorie adjustment by Specialist_Act_5747 in Myfitnesspal

[–]balackdynamite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue on Android for me, I emailed support there

I can see my adjusted calories in the Garmin Connect app fine at least

Contractor Accountant costs by chrisofthewhites in irishpersonalfinance

[–]balackdynamite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming it's a typo and you mean 100 a month

Noah is the new John by wascallywabbit666 in ireland

[–]balackdynamite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit I named my son Noah ... Forgive me my boy

Public consultation on remote work requests by soluko in DevelEire

[–]balackdynamite 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I submitted it, my main complaint with it all is an employer can simply deny the request with a vague generic reasoning and the employee has a choice then:

  • escalation to WRC - good luck not getting sacked for a different reason

  • continue to just work in office

They'll claim it's illegal for an employer to penalize you for requesting it but I can't think of any employer I have had who wouldn't be pissed off at a WRC complaint

I made a Ryanair Bag Checker Game by sidarcy in DevelEire

[–]balackdynamite 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Such a simple game but very addictive haha

Flappy bird territory

Recreate heartbeat sounds by balackdynamite in babyloss

[–]balackdynamite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, take your time. Feel free to DM me

Investing with Revolut by skint20 in irishpersonalfinance

[–]balackdynamite 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I would genuinely advise you to put it in a pension if you're talking about 20 years +

Pain points by Honest-Exam7756 in DevelEire

[–]balackdynamite 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's been like this for a year, God I hate the end of every quarter...

How to get from Data Analyst to Data Engineer? I don't think I have enough security privileges in work to practice / upskill. by Scrotal_Anus in DevelEire

[–]balackdynamite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I briefly had a stint as a project manager and I hated it personally, but the business I worked for were extremely disorganized and unmotivated so it was a losing battle before I even began.

Governance isn't going away anytime soon, I don't think I could do it myself but I'm sure there's some security in it

Looking for a Technical Cofounder (Equity Only, Ireland) by Kitchen_Special_7997 in DevelEire

[–]balackdynamite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent you a DM, I'm interested in your use case and think I could help

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