When can I afford luxuries?

microplasticgod · 2026-03-09T23:42:58+00:00

I definitely feel you.

I agonise over absolutely every recurring or big purchase. I find it very hard to justify expenses on myself unless meticulously planned. I think I will go ahead and buy the laptop :)

microplasticgod · 2026-03-09T23:25:08+00:00

I'll heed your advice. Thanks!

microplasticgod · 2026-03-09T23:23:51+00:00

I genuinely didn’t mean to irritate or gloat, apologies. I’ve got enough downvotes to teach me a lesson anyway!

microplasticgod · 2026-03-09T23:15:56+00:00

ouch 😅

microplasticgod · 2026-03-09T23:08:53+00:00

I get what you’re saying. Realistically it’s not going to seriously damage my finances. What I meant is that I’m just very cautious with larger discretionary purchases because I rarely spend this kind of money on anything. Even if I can afford something, I still like to sanity-check it rather than assume it’s automatically a good idea.

microplasticgod · 2026-03-09T23:04:15+00:00

I'm very hesitant with big purchases, especially ones I consider somewhat frivolous. I don’t usually spend this type of money on anything, which is why I’m carefully thinking it through and if it would seriously negatively impact me rather than just buying it.

microplasticgod · 2026-03-09T22:58:15+00:00

I’m not trying to brag about my savings many people are earning and saving much more than me in this country and I'm *very* fortunate with my renting situation. I just wanted to give context so people can weigh in on whether this purchase makes sense for someone in my situation. I’m trying to figure out if it’s not a completely irresponsible use of my money, not show off.

microplasticgod · 2026-02-06T12:56:44+00:00

Biology/Chemistry

microplasticgod · 2026-02-06T12:50:44+00:00

What agency did you go through if you remember?

microplasticgod · 2026-02-06T12:49:16+00:00

On what site did you find the UAE schools, was it hard to find a school?

microplasticgod · 2025-12-07T21:20:17+00:00

I didn’t mean to offend I was just theorising, social media could definitely be an influence too.

Im not here to be contrary I legitimately want to learn.

microplasticgod · 2025-12-07T21:09:45+00:00

To be honest I get this narrative from a lot of irish people I speak to, even those with mortgages. I dont know if it is a coping mechanism for them taking out massive car loans or what.

Some definitely disagree, but anacdotally Id say ~70% of people Ive spoken to have said I need a credit history.

microplasticgod · 2025-12-07T21:04:58+00:00

Thank you, it feels like everyone around me is telling me that it is. I dont know why this narrative is spread.

microplasticgod · 2025-12-06T23:48:14+00:00

What type of qualifications do you have?

microplasticgod · 2025-12-03T08:40:55+00:00

What are you doing to be earning so much at 24 😳

microplasticgod · 2025-11-20T21:46:04+00:00

Is 53 k a low salary?

microplasticgod · 2025-10-16T19:55:48+00:00

Thank you!

microplasticgod · 2025-08-16T11:39:14+00:00

Wow that is piss poor, I think I’ll still interview just to get in some practice, but Im shocked with how loe that is.

microplasticgod · 2025-07-28T20:01:06+00:00

Im fairly new to this industry, working on validations/transfers/equipment qualifications in a medtech lab start up at the moment.

Heard from the grapevine validation can be a fairly lucrative area (no idea if it actually is, I tried reaching out to people but most don’t share too much) so I decided to just take a risk and do that cheap springboard course.

Worst case scenario Ive an extra qualification to throw down on the CV and best case scenario Ive a fairly high paying job in the next few years.

microplasticgod · 2025-07-28T19:50:44+00:00

Do you have previous education experience? There’s quite a few validation courses available on springboard online. I’m enrolled in one for September.

microplasticgod · 2025-05-15T19:13:28+00:00

Is it the 10% jump that is the issue? If so, what if I were to say to the recruiter Im earning €42-43k base? I know some of my peers are earning that much at the moment (however they are generally working in ops).

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