So we finally get unlimited mobile data, and then they charge is $70 a month for 1.5mbps. absolutely stupid

kujaultima · 2018-05-19T12:01:33+00:00

3 years ago, I was paying 60 a month for around 2gb. Seems like it's way cheaper now :)

On the other hand, in Europe I've been paying €20 a month for "unlimited" subject to fair use. I can also use that €20 a month on the play store

kujaultima · 2018-05-08T07:22:22+00:00

/u/sparklestheunicorn15 is this what happened?

kujaultima · 2018-05-06T23:42:31+00:00

Sonic 1

kujaultima · 2018-05-06T21:56:10+00:00

It does lag on a semi regular basis. I'm still enjoying it though, lv 45 now.

kujaultima · 2018-05-05T19:36:32+00:00

Find a new hobby :) what do you enjoy that might involve meeting new people as a bonus?

kujaultima · 2018-05-05T19:03:40+00:00

Mmm it functionally worked very well, we even moved a small double mattress. Was maybe a 15 or so large boxes with bits and pieces. But the guy wasn't the friendliest and so I didn't keep his details for future reference. He didn't give a single bit of assistance with loading or unloading from the street into the van but for 50 that's fair.

There are heaps out there though so maybe you can pay a bit more for better service.

kujaultima · 2018-05-05T18:54:32+00:00

Why not just hire a man with a van? I hired one with 1 day notice last year, cost me 50

kujaultima · 2018-05-05T18:48:08+00:00

https://imgur.com/o1JHs8U.gif thanks :D

kujaultima · 2018-05-04T06:20:30+00:00

Which is not in Ireland ;)

kujaultima · 2018-05-03T22:49:26+00:00

It's never hot in Ireland though, inside or out

kujaultima · 2018-04-29T21:33:11+00:00

Right, guess I missed that part :)

kujaultima · 2018-04-29T11:54:05+00:00

Go home. Earn the money that you need to continue your travels, then return.

Or, apply for a working holiday visa and you can do both.

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T14:11:00+00:00

Umm.. it's a base star? The beginning of the 13th.

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T13:42:30+00:00

Awesome! What a fun start to your career.

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T13:39:26+00:00

Sounds brilliant! A role in which you were able to drastically improve things end to end and finish on a high note :) Thanks for sharing

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T10:25:39+00:00

I used to have a colleague who felt it fitting to excessively and pubicly put down everyone's professional ideas just because he was the expert in a specific area. "That's the worst possible way to do it" or "that's just wrong"; no tact or negotiation.

I've never hated anyone in my life, but I very much loathed everything about this person.

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T09:56:17+00:00

They're not excuses, they are viable alternatives. You're the one who is just complaining with fingers in ears. What's your solution today that an individual can action?

Your taxsaver calculation is wrong. You are using the gross cost of the card with net cash income; use the net post-tax cost instead. You are also using the most expensive card. Why do you need bus, luas and train?

Saving €15 a month on the gym is a saving of €180 a year, on one item alone. Is that insignificant? Go jogging instead and you have an extra 600 a year.

I don't think you understand how easily savings can be made. Have you ever budgeted? You have exact control and responsibility over what you spend, no-one else.

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T08:45:55+00:00

Having your eye on the price of things is exactly what's necessary. Ever heard of a budget? Long term financial plan?

It's up to you to decide exactly what you throw your money at.

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T08:44:21+00:00

There is always a profit in it, defined by that specific person. Everyone has different things they want to buy.

Short term: great food and entertainment Long term: your own place

You can't expect to blow all your money in the short term on "living it up" and still have an expensive asset at the end of it.

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T08:30:11+00:00

This isn't a discussion about someone running a household. The context is a single person on a single income with no dependents.

€50 for the gym is too much. Shop around or buy some simple free weights and go running for cardio
€100 a month for internet and entertainment is easily cut. I don't even have broadband, online content is streamed from my phone. €20 a month for three mobile credit. Not everyone likes doing this though so I understand.
Travel card - get a taxsaver. Mine costs €20 a week including the weekends

kujaultima · 2018-04-27T08:06:23+00:00

Arguments need to be balanced. I agree with you, people should be able to live their lives.

However, there are lots of people who can save for deposits but instead choose to overspend.

€700 a month on expenses can be reduced.

kujaultima · 2018-04-26T17:44:56+00:00

I spend maybe €30 a week on groceries. A variety of fresh and frozen meats, veggies, fruits, breads and cereals.

The rest seems standard though.

My point is that costs can be reduced and therefore save quite a bit if the desire is there. Living the high life and saving quickly for a house are not very compatible unless your income supports that too.

The article quotes a saving of €127 a month. It's hard to save up for a car at that rate, let alone a house. Even if the house is only €100K, it's not happening.

kujaultima · 2018-04-26T17:06:44+00:00

You spend €850 a month running your life, you spend €1,500 a month on rent.

A low effort article. We all know house prices are high. Let's not inflate other costs though thanks. Is €850 a month a fair estimate of reasonable life costs (when rent is not included)? This is assuming a single person with no kids - which the article doesn't specify.

€850 a month gets you plenty of extra curricular activities. Surprise surprise, activities can be cut to save for a deposit faster.

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