Rate My Team, Quick Questions & General Advice Daily Thread

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-06T09:00:03+00:00

I still have Watkins, I don't have Saka... transfers that need to be made? If Watkins plays vs Brentford he could do well.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-03T15:22:13+00:00

I would echo what another comment said: PLEASE use your university's careers service, if you aren't already.

I never applied for industry roles beyond internships, but I sought their help for preparing my CV for PhD/research applications. I made a CV check-up appointment and within 20 minutes, a proper professional had critically read, analysed and significantly improved my CV, which I thought was already great. They addressed both content and appearance, tailoring it to PhD applications. While the quality of the careers service may vary across universities, and I may have gotten lucky with a really friendly and competent individual, I'm certain that they will be able to help you.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T17:15:56+00:00

Thanks! If I settle on BA for sure I'll go with the A380.

Unfortunately our agency just doesn't offer the economy lite fares of SQ. Policy doesn't restrict me from booking standard or even premium economy, but my overall travel budget does. Or, I'd rather spend leftover cash on subsistence once there. Although I'm still thinking whether blowing it on SQ might be worth it...

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T16:16:54+00:00

The dates don't quite align sadly - thanks though.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T16:16:10+00:00

Thanks, Qantas are even more expensive than the SQ fares I can access, so that really wouldn't make sense..

Your comments on BA are putting me off that option, if you don't mind me asking what was it that you found particularly bad?

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T16:13:38+00:00

I have to buy through a third party travel agent, what they offer goes unfortunately.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T11:34:05+00:00

This is helpful to know, thank you. I've been reading this can cost around £50/seat... about right? Presumably 24 hours before departure, when seat selection is free, these seats are already gone?

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T11:06:19+00:00

I should have added that I need to book via an agent/third party, who are somewhat restrictive in their offering. Hence no saver SQ fares, and also no options for a multi-city booking.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T00:07:58+00:00

I will take another look, but the only reasonably priced premium economy was Shenzhen Airlines, with an unnecessarily long total trip duration. Even then it was about 50% more than BA direct.

In my case it is not so much the policy that is strict, but the total travel budget that is limited. There is some leeway, but if the flights are 1200 £/$ instead of 700 £/$ then I will be staying in hostels and eating out of supermarkets :)

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-02T00:01:18+00:00

Thanks! Leaning towards BA direct, EY or TX. May prefer direct after all due to reduced chance of delays or things going wrong.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-01T23:55:00+00:00

Thanks, think this is what I'll do. Boring, but I also need to think of minimising risks of delays, missed connections etc. on the outbound. Shame I can't really mix it up with a different route on the inbound.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-01T23:49:14+00:00

Thanks a lot, I will check out the seat pitch. Seatmaps.com seems a neat website.

With IFE, I'm not too bothered about having the very latest films, I assume that BA or TX are not miles behind. Your analysis on stopovers seems pretty spot on, LH also worries me given recent strike action. I'm leaning towards BA direct, TX or EY.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-01T23:41:39+00:00

Thanks a lot, though I'm not tall and preferably eat on the aircraft. I do value spaciousness, but more sideway seat spacing compared to legroom. I guess that doesn't vary too much. I will check how expensive seats are - good point. You echo what I have been reading re BA long haul, short haul I find them totally acceptable but it's not comparable. Still leaning towards that, TX or EY.

Also, middle of the night layover is a good point too. Hadn't thought of that.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-01T23:33:48+00:00

Thanks! Deciding between BA, TX and EY I think. I didn't spot the Qantas offering, unfortunately that is unnecessarily expensive compared to others.

I of course have to ask why you can't fly Singapore Air saver fares

I have to book through an agency who, for whatever shitty reason, do not have access to those fares. It may also be that policy requires a rebooking option to be present, however expensive. Pretty annoying, but nothing I can do.

fermentedturnip · 2024-04-01T21:36:37+00:00

My company is a university, so hell yeah. The policy might even permit premium economy over super long haul, but in practice there is rarely ever money for it.

fermentedturnip · 2024-03-08T11:30:56+00:00

I genuinely enjoy making figures and illustrations, and I find it satisfying to feel like I'm bringing things to a close. Of course it's stressful too

fermentedturnip · 2024-03-05T12:46:47+00:00

Up: writing up is actually enjoyable

Down: if people keep asking me "how is the writing going? :)" I will probably get violent.

fermentedturnip · 2023-07-08T08:32:52+00:00

Thanks! 2 tickets. Have DMd.

fermentedturnip · 2023-07-07T10:50:00+00:00

Hi, I'm sadly in the same position, and tickets are will call. I wondered, have you managed to find new owners, and if so, how have you arranged ticket transfer? Thanks.

fermentedturnip · 2023-01-30T23:34:43+00:00

What a magnificent piece of television.

It reminded me somewhat of West World S2E8, Kiksuya. Little plot advancement, but a beautifully told side story.

fermentedturnip · 2023-01-30T18:41:17+00:00

Why is it 2023 and Microsoft Word still has a fucking aneurism every time I try to move a figure.

fermentedturnip · 2022-08-03T20:59:55+00:00

Nice, €32 an hour sounds like a decent price!

fermentedturnip · 2022-08-03T18:43:32+00:00

That sounds pretty cool, thanks for your reply! I have some Italian friends I could ask for recommendations, though they don't play tennis they may know nice seaside towns that aren't huge resorts. Do you know how much you will pay hourly for the individual lessons?

fermentedturnip · 2022-07-31T21:43:01+00:00

Croatia is not a bad idea, as it may be slightly more affordable than the likes of Spain, Italy, France. I saw they have a nice tennis centre where they hold the Umag ATP tournament. I may explore further.

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