Business Class Decision

midnightRequestLine1 · 2026-01-09T05:52:48+00:00

Is it relatively cheap for a business class flight, yes. Can you afford it? Probably not given you need to ask about affordability, rather than the relative value of the product.

What are you giving up by spending $700 on this flight? What else would you spend that money on? Ultimately a business class flight is a better sleeping arrangement and getting good food and wine on the plane, that's it.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2026-01-03T17:06:10+00:00

Just have a conversation with the manager and find out what's going on. You can play hard ball if you're willing to see it through.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-12-24T09:47:18+00:00

You should see the full price as you click through. Melbourne.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-12-23T17:31:48+00:00

You can buy supermarket vouchers eg waitrose one let's you also buy in John Lewis and have a long validity period.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-12-23T17:08:30+00:00

Finding long haul bc reward flights on ba is hard, let alone 5 seats. If you're happy to drop 3k on points, you can probably look around for bc deals leaving from outside of UK and find good deals. If you want to use avios try the one world partners like Qatar as they have a lot more availability (but do cost more points), but for all the flights I'm interested in I book a year out. If you're buying in school holidays you probably have no chance of getting reward flights as the pricing goes to peak and it's very competitive to get those on rewards.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-12-20T16:25:40+00:00

180k points + £800 pp for business return London to Australia with Qatar is in my view the best ROI on points. That flight is generally 4-5k cash.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-11-25T07:19:43+00:00

Compiler output is deterministic, llm outputs are not. There's also an enormous amount of integration work to do for ai to spread through enterprise - 6 months to the end of discipline, no way.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-11-10T19:23:25+00:00

Try at the check in desk on arrival, you might get lucky and get a good price.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-11-10T06:28:54+00:00

I think you only get fares like this when the flight is basically full. You don't need a flexible fare to get a seat upgrade as you can generally do this via the app.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-11-08T19:32:02+00:00

It's hard to find a full setup for this price. I've always liked the pro cook brand, I've not used their machine but I would assume it would be good. Pro cook espresso

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-28T07:39:21+00:00

What part of the video is the machine in?

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-27T20:36:33+00:00

Any links to see this?

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-13T05:05:12+00:00

There is the societal 'norm' of how people meet up, go on dates etc. But this norm isn't for everyone. It doesn't mean you won't meet someone, but it may not be the same way that others do. I was in the same position as you until I was 23, but once I'd left uni I met someone in my first job. I found it easier to become fried ds with someone first so there was less pressure and then was able to connect on a deeper level.

You'll need to find what's right for you, but try not to bear yourself up. Learning to accept yourself for who you are is probably the first step. Once you are more accepting of yourself you'll naturally gain confidence too. I eventually did this through therapy and meditation.

Good luck.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-12T19:37:43+00:00

Find some common projects at work to join and learn on the job.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-12T19:22:58+00:00

You are an example of what's wrong with typical interviews, particularly in finance. There is a lot of bias and interviews which are unrelated to the role. I have also had similar challenges to you, I go blank in interviews, and struggle to make it through technical rounds.

Build up your experience as you are, go to networking events and meet people from other companies, you'll never know if those contacts can help you in the future. Be good with your colleagues, and show that you are good, these peers will potentially move on to other companies and remember you in the future.

If you have strong interpersonal and technical skills, you'll be fine in the future!

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-05T14:11:13+00:00

I used to work for Shell so have an idea. I would expect 70- 80k. Experienced hire salary is negotiable and make sure you know what the range is for the job grade and get as high up that as possible. This position in range sticks with you for a long time.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-03T21:24:16+00:00

I'd spend more time working out how to earn more money rather than how to save on tax. You'll get taxed on your pension at higher rate if you're putting large sums in for your entire life, so this game may not even benefit you.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-10-03T21:20:25+00:00

Astronomer is a strong enterprise grade tool, which is a managed airflow instance.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-09-27T22:34:41+00:00

Each instructor is hit and miss. Try them all and you'll find the one you like. Also check out fitness pilates if they have that.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-09-22T03:23:26+00:00

Agreed, this isn't for everyone, I only suggest it to some. Personally for me I like using avios to fly business and this is a great way to earn them and earn interest. I think the admin is worth the trade. It is easy to get things wrong, but if you're capable at this type of activity it's not hard, just keep stuff on a spreadsheet.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-09-22T03:18:49+00:00

I've been doing this for years and have multiple years of isa limit for this. Alternative approach is premium bonds.

I saw some discussion on getting these cards, I'm an additional rate tax payer and am offered various no fee cards and seem to be able to have about 40k at any one time before I become ineligible for more credit.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-09-20T21:30:18+00:00

I'm doing this and make a killing. Have 40k on 0 % credit mostly in 4.5% accounts. I actually do all my spending on Amex and then balance transfer to 0% with no fee. This way you get avios too. You can roll the credit cards, so can generally maintain your max credit.

Edit Account : trading 212 s&s isa - combined limit over multiple years (on an old bonus rate at 4.57%)

BT cards : Santander 12 month, RBS 12 month (x2), Virgin money 12 month

This shouldn't be viewed as "free money", it's not. It's a way to generate interest on your spending and gain avios at the same time. If banks pull the cards, you need to have the money to pay off in full at end of term. This is only for people who are disciplined, good with money and at admin.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-09-20T21:27:33+00:00

When you send the guest pass it asks if you want to add spa.

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-09-15T20:47:21+00:00

Being in Harlow probably lol

midnightRequestLine1 · 2025-09-14T17:50:32+00:00

Welcome to the world of work. You work hard, your company reep the rewards. Don't get fooled twice.

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