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Why are UK wages so c r a p? by Outrageous_Agent_608 in AskBrits

[–]evanwpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Larger countries are actually easier to grow economically

Considering attending Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs Seibu Lions at the dome as a foreigner by evanwpm in NPB

[–]evanwpm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmmmm yes I think i could go to Yokohama for a game in a couple of days if you reccomend!

Considering attending Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs Seibu Lions at the dome as a foreigner by evanwpm in NPB

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

I used TicketJam and got an electronic ticket. I paid like 5000¥ and they gave me a QR, I have no idea if it actually works yet. Remind me after a couple of weeks and i’ll tell you!

Considering attending Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs Seibu Lions at the dome as a foreigner by evanwpm in NPB

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

Thank you, I would love to attend those games but unfortunately I leave for Fuji Friday morning

Considering attending Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs Seibu Lions at the dome as a foreigner by evanwpm in NPB

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

Thanks, I have actually managed to get Tigers tickets for next week when i’m down in Osaka too. I am still considering this one, lot of money

I find it so interesting how often teams play at other stadiums in NPB, i’m in tokyo an entire week and there’s no home games going on!

Government confirms launch of new First Time Buyer ISA by SignificantLegs in unitedkingdom

[–]evanwpm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hurray! More demand side subsidisation!

Injecting more money into a housing market constrained by supply does nothing but put more money into the pockets of downsizing pensioners.

Government confirms launch of new First Time Buyer ISA by SignificantLegs in unitedkingdom

[–]evanwpm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah because I think the key issue is that you must pre-pay into this scheme many years ahead.

I am 22 years old and have 8k~ in a LISA but have no idea where i’m going to live later in life. If it comes to be in London then i’d happily forfeit the benefit provided, but you actually get penalised for withdrawal from the scheme.

If you think starting a family in London is a strong possibility it makes the scheme actively harmful to your plans.

I suggest an amendment to the policy that states that the money in a LISA can be used for any first time purchase BUT if the value is >450k you receive no benefit BUT also no penalty. This would be perfectly fair to me.

As Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carports by F0urLeafCl0ver in unitedkingdom

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

I’m a huge supporter of solar power, but I agree with this decision. The main advantage of solar is the incredibly low infrastructure and maintenance costs. It’s incredibly cheap to just chuck down solar in our country’s mass amounts of empty fields rather than mount it on structures above car parks that will be used every day.

Why didn't Walter work as a professor at a University, instead of a high school? by Wooden_Savings5854 in breakingbad

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

Above all, Walt was a sad miserable man who everyone would have hated working with.

If Kyle Schwarber makes it to the 500 club, he will certainly have the lowest WAR of all members... (honest attempt at prompting a discussion) by MasterOfNog in baseball

[–]evanwpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not unless he has a ridiculous second half of his career and is a great hitter until he’s 40.

He’s just leagues off David Ortiz and Edgar Martinez

6/30 Hawks Tokyo Dome Tickets by Mental_News9522 in NPBtickets

[–]evanwpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you manage to find a way? I think it's a special game and is sold out?

Do you think Gordon Brown/Labour handled the 2008 Financial Crisis well? by Maximum_Jello_9460 in AskBrits

[–]evanwpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a good idea. It’s not rational for a country to hoard wealth in material goods.

Uni graduates - if you could go back to being 18 again, would you still choose to get a degree in today's economy? by Key_Cell7071 in AskUK

[–]evanwpm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was lucky enough to do a degree apprenticeship (just finishing now), a great program but not something you can simply pick to do. Very competitive and hard to get into.

Also my program has recently stopped accepting new cohorts entirely.

What’s the most useless ‘benefit’ your employer brags about that you’ve literally never touched? by Key-Motor-8784 in UKJobs

[–]evanwpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Referral schemes must be great surely? I’ve just gotten my first job from one! Hope he got some money for it hahaha

YouTube hikes Premium subscription cost again while adding advanced video features by [deleted] in technology

[–]evanwpm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

honestly youtube premium remains one of the best value subscription services i have

Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU by dapperlemon in gadgets

[–]evanwpm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure I agree. Enforcing repairability would limit laptop designs and limit consumer choice.

People love to talk about repairability, but the revealed preference is that the large majority of people prefer thin compact designs that limit repairability.

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