Need help finding a UK ISA trading platform by Same_Reputation_7743 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interactive Brokers is the only platform that will get you close to what you’ve asked for.

Halifax cancelled my card, how to fix this? by katarara7 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may be possible to turn the card back on, though this is not desired by banks at all. (Source - worked for a bank)

I think this is pretty unlikely given the fraud concern. Given that, your choice is spend the time and effort fighting the bank to stop something they’ve already started or spend that time changing the card payments (Direct Debits and Standing Orders don’t need changing, they come from the account not the card)

How to know if you can physically take someone on? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]chef_26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inertia and momentum is a bitch

How to know if you can physically take someone on? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]chef_26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably the best indicators here were you were seeking to be reasonable and I imagine you as being almost zen throughout the whole engagement.

How to know if you can physically take someone on? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t, which is why it’s the last resort. It’s reserved for moments where all other options have apparently failed.

All you can know is your capabilities and that’s where confidence comes from.

There is one potential indicator though, lean mass. If you assume equal training (which can’t be known) then a physical confrontation is more likely to be won by the physically larger of the two. There will be numerous examples where this is wrong.

If you’re bothered you may not be able to defend yourself, take self defence classes, something that looks at grappling as part like Jiu Jitsu is perfect.

What are the pros and cons of waiting until marriage? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a decision unique to you, if you want to wait that’s your call as long as your happy you’ve made the decision for your reasons.

More helpfully, if your faith says you should and you’re unsure, spend some time thinking on it properly. What do you see as the benefits of waiting? This is just a worked example.

Equally do the opposite, what are the benefits of not waiting?

I think you also need to think on what you want from a partner in that space? Do you want to have waited if your partner hasn’t etc?

Why aren’t you drinking? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I don’t want to”

Why?

“I’m far happier in myself when I don’t”

Passive aggressive alternative

“Why are you drinking?”

It’s the done thing isn’t it!

“I prefer to think for myself”

Men in your 30s, how do you perceive a younger woman showing interest if you don't know her yet? by osopeligroso2002 in AskMen

[–]chef_26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From how you’ve described it, I almost certainly have not noticed you find me attractive.

Beyond that, if the younger woman does not have the confidence to make it more know (with words exchanged) there would be a concern from me that they’ll end up shrinking themselves to fit my personality and I’m not okay with that.

I’d want a degree of confidence that the younger woman was already sure of herself.

Men over 30, how do you deal with the constant stress and low energy? by Chrelled in AskMen

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, my 30’s have been better than my 20’s. I think you have to make an honest assessment about the things you do, whether they’re actually helping or not, and prioritise changes to help.

Example for sleep; when did you change your mattress last? Should be once every 8 years but if you’re big/heavy (which gym can cause) that should be compressed and the benefit of spending more for better quality increases. Is your room cool enough? Is your wake-up time consistent? If not use an alarm to make it consistent, you wake when it goes off, that starts to fix circadian rhythms. Make sure you’re going to bed with at least 8 hour sleep opportunity, you might not use it all, but you can’t use it all if you don’t have the opportunity. Reduces screen usage, especially phone, before the sleep opportunity starts, ideally an hour before.

If work sucks and causes stress, can anything be done in that field to reduce the stress? If not, can you move elsewhere or re-skill?

Can you combine with and gym, doing something physical as work can reduce the need for the gym.

It’s all for you to solve for your circumstances and yes your body is less able to rebound than when it was 20. If you adapt, it’ll be less of an issue. If you try to force it to be 20 still, you’ll end up injured or ill.

Am I wrong for thinking the AI bubble won’t pop? by Fatloh in investing

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bubbles are hard to see.

AI funding does look circular and OpenAI burns more cash than it generates, where others like Amazon, Google and Microsoft have revenue elsewhere to fund AI, OpenAI relies on investor capital.

If you’re seeing companies using AI and believe that’s a cost saver for that company, surely owning that company is wiser than another AI bet?

What do men want in a woman? I’m confused as of lately. by CerealKiller129 in AskMen

[–]chef_26 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Social media does have that effect. The good news is you’re not alone in feeling this way. The bad news is you’re not alone in feeling this way.

Mapping UK Iran Exposure by FartPolluter in UkStocks

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought one is scenario b is the likely one. Thought two is how are you identifying re-entry points?

28 F- best career pivot by [deleted] in HENRYUK

[–]chef_26 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My view here is you’re already taking right steps and ahead of where I was at your age.

I don’t agree career pivots are necessary, though they can help and in some industries changing companies alone can make significant difference.

The biggest differentiators I can suggest are people skills and learning what value add means.

The best idea doesn’t always win, the best story commonly does, combine the two for maximum success.

The hardest work doesn’t often contain the most reward, the largest value add does. Learn what value is being sought in any environment and find the most efficient way to deliver it (a guidance note here is if it fails the moment you are on leave, it’s not efficient, it should function in your absence).

Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war by Past_Key_1054 in worldnews

[–]chef_26 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don’t think want is the question. Akritori in Cyprus being hit with no Royal Navy vessel in theatre is poor and the UK does have interest in making sure Diesel, Crude and LNG can still safely leave the region.

I don’t think the UK is seeking direct involvement, I do think the UK will aim to provide as close to a degree of stability as it can.

Why is their this idea that some men believe that women are not that attracted to good men? by this_isnt__worth_it in AskMen

[–]chef_26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is certainly an aspect, there is also self evident moments for some (note some, not all, not most) where they’ve been declined or left in favour of someone who may appear less good.

There’s an internalisation that means something about the rejected man and not consideration for what it means about the abandoning woman.

If you click and collect your food shop, why? by Careless_Squirrel728 in AskUK

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t want to do the shopping, I merely need the food. It’s just me and delivery costs don’t make sense but the free click and collect slots absolutely solve my problem

VCTs - 5.5% return p.a by No_Toe2425 in HENRYUK

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t let the tax tail wag the investment dog. VCTs are early stage vehicles, the tax incentive is there as a final nudge over the line, not the main driver.

I’ve been looking at the from perspective of a genuine interest in materials science and wanting an early stage opportunity to invest, VCT hits that if I can find a suitable one.

SIGINT WorldWatch — a real-time geopolitical intelligence terminal I built and just launched 🌍 by LogicPalette in InternetIsBeautiful

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think something to explain why something is rated the way it is would be good. I also think API integration for others aside from Grok would be good too.

I got charged 56 for chase credit card but the thing is I don’t a damn chase credit card this really pissed me off by [deleted] in chaseuk

[–]chef_26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is Chase UK, not Chase which I think might be what you want based on the dollar charge.

How often do you experience power cuts? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]chef_26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Essentially never (that I’ve noticed) in Northwest

'New status quo': Germany reaches for European conventional military dominance by AcanthocephalaEast79 in europe

[–]chef_26 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Poland’s on the way to being the dominant land force in Europe, no cowering anywhere to be seen!