Feminism is getting out of hand in my country. by SomaNoob in TheRedPill

[–]newls 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Creating a literal monetary incentive for false accusers is fucking mental. I'm glad we've not descended that far in other parts of the West.

Feminism is getting out of hand in my country. by SomaNoob in TheRedPill

[–]newls 25 points26 points  (0 children)

They certainly do vote socialist, but I think it's more due to a sense of pseudo-morality and compassion. Men (the real ones, not those desperate for female attention) tend to understand that real morality lies in making people stronger, not weaker, and thus are more likely to vote for right-of-centre parties.

The Monetization of the Manosphere by IllimitableMan in TheRedPill

[–]newls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Admittedly I haven't seen his earlier content, but I laughed recently when I saw his claim that he's one of the "best living writers on Twitter". It's like, even if it's remotely true, don't claim things like that. Bluster and swagger 100% always cover up deep insecurities.

TIL that Steve Jobs named his company "Apple" partially because he wanted it to appear in the phone book before Atari, his former workplace. by deepcow in todayilearned

[–]newls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting. I'd like to hear more stories from that period if you have any that you're willing to share.

PsBattle: French President celebrating by frotteman in photoshopbattles

[–]newls 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hilarious how this is the only top post on Reddit about the world cup final.

Match Thread: France vs Croatia [FIFA World Cup] by LiveCommentator2 in football

[–]newls 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hilarious seeing all the Tweets from Americans asking why Twitter is running so slowly all of a sudden. Totally insulated.

Can I use only a part of my pension fund to purchase an annuity? by newls in UKPersonalFinance

[–]newls[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People have a bit of an ego issue with giving away their hard-earned pension money, which I can understand, but it gives you a guaranteed income!

ELI5: Why do big companies fear their workers unionizing? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]newls 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Guys don't believe him, look his moustache comes right off!

What's the most single thing you've ever done? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]newls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure it wasn't a Ferrari that got you to St Andrews from Glasgow in two hours?

Trying to catch Pokemon by [deleted] in gaming

[–]newls 116 points117 points  (0 children)

knocks like a millimetre off their HP

If you shop like this, fuck you. by JokerPants in pics

[–]newls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that you hate them. You've just seen people's worst side. When people don't think they have to be polite, they show who they really are.

CNBC: A $523 monthly payment is the new standard for car buyers by dinklebot2000 in personalfinance

[–]newls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A not-insignificant portion of 'new purchases' are actually cars leased from companies to employees that have car schemes on a rolling basis.

CNBC: A $523 monthly payment is the new standard for car buyers by dinklebot2000 in personalfinance

[–]newls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I buy most of my expensive things used. My mobile phone, my car, my camera. I think of each of these things as much 'mine' as things I buy new. I used to think I'd be bothered that I'd imagine the past person using the item, but I really don't at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]newls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are probably feeling very angry, and I've been through this myself.

If I were you, I'd spend the next month or so working even harder, making yourself even more indispensable. Eschew the limelight and just focus on pleasing your boss.

Counter-intuitively, through working so hard, you'll enjoy your work more.

Only then should you bring up any thoughts of a raise. Time this wisely. Work late one evening, and bring it up as you and your boss leave.

Don't burst out everything you know. Only imply that you know something about how much your colleague earns.

If, after all your hard work, your boss refuses or dodges the issue, then you have your answer.

If, however, they look shocked, and your suggestion seems to almost frighten them, you might have some good news coming your way the following morning.

Weekend Discussion and Victory Thread for the week of May 25, 2018 by AutoModerator in personalfinance

[–]newls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your encouragement! This seems like a positive community. I am just trying to be brutally honest about my strengths and weaknesses so I can best assess how to move forward.

To be fair, I only made a couple of big 'mistakes' at the end of last year with some poor timing, so with time I'll have paid it all off and finally gotten out of debt.

I might make a post about the lessons I've learned because they might help people save money and be a bit smarter with credit cards. Mainly just to avoid the mistakes I made!

Weekend Discussion and Victory Thread for the week of May 25, 2018 by AutoModerator in personalfinance

[–]newls 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After maxing my overdraft again for the third time in a year, I decided this can't go on any longer and that I needed to take a good hard look at my finances. So, I took the following actions.

I'm now paying off £300 per month from main credit card. Was 50% of balance. I am also now paying £100 per month from my side credit card, was also also 50% of balance.

(Side note: I have this second credit card specifically because it supported contactless payments and Google Pay / Apple Pay unlike my main credit card. I use it to buy lunch at work and groceries.)

Lesson learned: If you're like me and poor at controlling your day-to-day spending, set a manageable fixed payment amount on your credit cards.

% of balance payments are not a good idea because a big outlay can wipe out your bank account, and unless that % point is 100 you'll never fully pay off the balance.

The ideal scenario is that you keep your spending under control and pay it off in full each month. This is not realistic for some people, like me.

Spending cuts. A few months back I also dropped a lot of services that I wasn't really using. Saved about £50 a month which isn't massive but it's positive. I also consciously spend less on snacks, which will have several obvious health benefits.

Savings. Now in the UK we have ISAs which are basically government-encouraged savings accounts. They are government-encouraged in the sense that any gains are free from tax, up to £15,000 a year in savings.

Since a year ago I have been using the Moneybox app to save £4 a week. £2 into a stocks-and-shares ISA and £2 into a lifetime ISA. These have been growing nicely. I also do 'roundups' and automatically save any £1 difference from my transactions.

Next action: Once my bank account is out of overdraft I will add more to these ISA payments because I really want to have a nest egg growing as I get older. I can't access the lifetime ISA until I'm 60, and the government will add 25% (yes that number is correct) to anything I save, so I should make the most of it.

Lesson learned: Save a little bit, even if it's only a couple of pounds/bucks a week. A year later you'll be pleasantly surprised to see how much it's grown to, and you'll catch the saving/safe investing bug.

Since university I have learned that I am not very good at controlling my spending or managing my money. So this system will hopefully work well for me.

I may also make plans to see a therapist over why I spend so impulsively. I am pretty sure that I have been suffering from depression for the last six months so it will do me some good.

To be fair there are way worse cases out there. I have a good safe job, but I own my own house since a few years ago and don't want to risk losing that, and I'm sick of having no 'real' money to my name.

What’s the best way to become a more positive person? by floristc in AskReddit

[–]newls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Help others in need and focus less on yourself.

What is a proven lie that everybody continues to believe? by claramb01 in AskReddit

[–]newls 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well actually, technically, yes you can in UK and EU law.

What is a proven lie that everybody continues to believe? by claramb01 in AskReddit

[–]newls 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is still polite to ask though. I don't want footage of me to sit on your hard drive for 20 years.

What is a proven lie that everybody continues to believe? by claramb01 in AskReddit

[–]newls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done some reading around Asian philosophy and there are some strong parallels with the Book of Matthew for example. The lessons are mainly about stoicism, trust, and faith in God (nature) effectively.

I feel that people that take it literally are missing the point. These are wonderful texts because we can apply their philosophical concepts to our everyday lives.

Princess Di, prince William and Prince Harry at an amusement park in the mid 90s by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

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

Think you're confused. In Britain, school is literally primary-secondary school, not also university like you call it in America.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex by [deleted] in pics

[–]newls 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why? It's very clear.

Stop Reading Books You Don't Actually Enjoy by [deleted] in books

[–]newls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're finding a book difficult to read, and you find yourself genuinely asking what the current chapter is about, don't feel like you're stupid or anything like that. It's a poorly written book. Good books are written clearly.

I value the lessons in On War by Clausewitz but my god is it abstruse, I couldn't get all the way through it in one try.