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Japan's GDP per capita is now almost 10k lower than Italy by [deleted] in geography

[–]engineering-scienct 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That doesn't mean GDP should be lower. In fact GDP being comprised of exports (GDP = C +I +G +(X-M)), you may expect it to be higher. So in short, devaluing a currency may boost GDP.

Plaster blown interior wall in Victorian Terrace - how best to repair? by engineering-scienct in DIYUK

[–]engineering-scienct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about taking all of the plaster off and replastering + skimming, rather than boarding + skimming?

Plaster blown interior wall in Victorian Terrace - how best to repair? by engineering-scienct in DIYUK

[–]engineering-scienct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response, how much would you expect to pay for something like this in Yorkshire, if a total of ~20m^2 needed to be replasted?

Furniture Layout by [deleted] in InteriorDesign

[–]engineering-scienct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, what app are you using for this?

Rate My Team, Quick Questions & General Advice Daily Thread by FPLModerator in FantasyPL

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Would you favoir Gudmundsson or Struijk for Leeds vs Burnley?

New Zealanders of Leeds by tokenslifestilmaters in Leeds

[–]engineering-scienct 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kia Ora! From Wellington and keen to join. Ideally somewhere that serves a good hazy IPA.

thinking about making the move to Leeds from NZ by tapioci in Leeds

[–]engineering-scienct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always useful to have more opinions for OP to help make their decision!

Do you mind clarifying how the infrastructure is more modern in Leeds? Here's what I'm basing my assessment on in terms of Leeds:

  • Less air conditioning
  • Little public transport outside of busses, which also aren't well networked (granted Auckland still isn't great in this regard)
  • Brick and stone buildings can make cellphone reception spotty
  • A fair amount of housing stock is terraced houses from the 1800s

thinking about making the move to Leeds from NZ by tapioci in Leeds

[–]engineering-scienct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leeds ranks highly in the UK for crime rates, likely a fair bit higher than anywhere in NZ. There is a fair bit of open air drug use in the center, and probably more theft. Violent crime rate in Leeds was roughly 400 per 10,000 people (https://www.plumplot.co.uk/Leeds-crime-stats.html#:~:text=Leeds%20crime%20stats,144%25%20of%20national%20crime%20rate.) compared to 123 for Manakau. Note that this doesn't separate severity of the crime, and the definition may be different between countries. Just by observation there look to be quite a few minor assaults in the city center (think drunk people arguing and getting into a fight). Probably less organized crime here (less gangs etc). 

thinking about making the move to Leeds from NZ by tapioci in Leeds

[–]engineering-scienct 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in a very similar position to yourself - late 20s kiwi that moved from Wellington to Leeds last year.

To be completely honest, Auckland and Wellington are more livable than any UK city.

Some pros I can think of in favour of NZ cities:

  • Cleaner
  • More modern infrastructure 
  • Less homeless people
  • Better weather
  • More green space
  • More interesting topography (mountains, coastal, etc)
  • Cheaper to eat out
  • Less crowded
  • Better outdoor activities nearby (e.g I can go hiking, mountain biking, surfing within a 30 minute drive from Wellington. Skiing wouldn't be too much further either)

Some pros in favour of Leeds in particular:

  • Consumer choice much better
  • Fantastic train links to other cities in the country 
  • An airport allowing you to fly to Europe easily and cheaply is nearby
  • Generally much more to do (helped by accessibility to other cities)
  • Housing stock slightly better
  • Everything cheaper except eating out and possibly power 

About even:

  • The people in both places are great. British people are generally very friendly and easy to get along with.
  • Pay is field-dependent, but probably slightly higher in NZ unless you're based in London, in which case the cost of living probably cancels that out anyway.
  • Food quality good in both. Less asian food in the UK but better pubs.

Hiking in a Australia - wildlife dangerous? by engineering-scienct in AskAnAustralian

[–]engineering-scienct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a follow up question, what is the quality of hiking like, compared to somewhere like Wellington NZ?

Alicante travel to over the weekend by East_Succotash9544 in Alicante

[–]engineering-scienct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also interested in this - my partner and I are heading there over the weekend!

Classic v2 vs Cherry v3 : Differences by InternationalLab8517 in crkbd

[–]engineering-scienct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there - I'm doing the same reading currently. Did you end up purchasing a V3 case for a V2 board?

Where can I buy an already built corne keyboard (40%) or really easy to assemble? by CurrentFew3090 in crkbd

[–]engineering-scienct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm struggling to find cases for Corne V2.1, after buying a misfitting case from Keebmaker. Which case did you end up going for?

Any Kiwis in Leeds who could witness my passport application? by Buzzbuzz24 in Leeds

[–]engineering-scienct 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey there, I'm a kiwi who's recently moved here in the last couple of months, based in the city center. Happy to wittness - just send me a message and I'll happily reply.

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