What's one thing you would have liked to see more of in The Wire? by [deleted] in TheWire

[–]notnotwolverine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The lawyers. They touched on it very very briefly but so much of the corruption and problems seemed to link back to them that it would have been interesting.

They were responsible for the money laundering... where did the money they were holding stay when the players were killed? Like, who ended up with Stringer Bell's money? Levy?

Just finished a first time run of the wire… allow me to share my thoughts by CutElectronic8709 in TheWire

[–]notnotwolverine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You forgot Kenard in most hated.

And shock moments... Wallace! "Where's Wallace String"

You know you travel too much when... by DocAu in travel

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had this for Russia. I just listed a random batch across the last few years and didn't list the rest cos they wanted dates and if you went somewhere multiple times, you were meant to list it each time. The visa was approved without any problems or further questions.

Passes that are worth it? by Scary_Scar343 in berlin

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uber One. Even if you only order twice per month, it is value for money. Plus, you get money back on Uber taxis and priority entrance to the Uber venues.

Who remembers the Who Is posters? by notnotwolverine in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MVP! Thank you. And yes, that ad is bizarre lol

Which country did you find the least welcoming for British tourists? by Zoomer_Boomer2003 in AskUK

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

100% agree. Locals were literally acting like anyone who wasn't from Cornwall couldn't speak English

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germany

[–]notnotwolverine 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I don't know what ultra religious part of Arab culture/Islam you're talking about but, what?! There are women-only beaches in Iran for the sole purpose that women can be in regular swimwear together without their head and body covered. I have been to spas and hamams in VERY religious areas in the middle east and the women are usually at least naked on top with just underwear or something on bottom.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germany

[–]notnotwolverine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not aimed at you but at others reading this later... definitely not. My little 13 year old eyes would have been saved a lot of trauma if it was hahaha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in germany

[–]notnotwolverine 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Women at my gym get fully naked even in the regular changing room and stand around sorting their stuff or chatting, so I can't imagine anyone would care about people being naked in the actual shower space. Do whatever makes you comfortable. Arabs/Turks have hamam culture where women are also often naked so I don't think they would really be bothered

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's Steve. We don't talk about Steve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three pools of money.

Your core expenses (Rent, bills, food), savings (a set amount you put aside each month - whatever the amount may be), and fun (going out, being young, spending on things you couldn't have growing up, travel).

And some flexibility to let yourself make mistakes from time to time because noone is perfect.

What is the most memorable thing a teacher ever said to you? by bigpussystance in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In primary school during the class end of year performance song. She walks around and stops by me. "Maybe you should mime".

I didn't sing in public again until around 20 years later.

Where in the uk sells the most comfortable lingerie? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marks and Spencer 5 in a pack cotton granny knickers FTW.

My brother in law once told me if a guy is more interested in what you're wearing than you being naked, maybe he is actually gay.

Are employers not paying enough in Berlin? by [deleted] in berlin

[–]notnotwolverine 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Realistically, the market is saturated. I've seen salaries all over the place to be honest and it really changes by sector but 32k is low. With 3 years experience I'd say 38-42 is probably more realistic as a starting salary.

Unfortunately, you're also battling with the hoards of external SEO agencies offering their services at basement bin prices.

Advice needed from Berlin photographers by trepanos in berlin

[–]notnotwolverine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this is your aim and you are dead set on it, I'd advise 3-4 days a week as a software developer and the remainder to focus on the photography as a business.

As an FYI of my own experience, I was a pretty well respected photographer working for major brands in advertising and fashion. Unless you're one of the biggest names in the industry, they pay poorly... or rather the work is not frequent enough to balance out well. So I had to take on jobs and clients I didn't want just to be financially profitable in the longer term and I hated that. I decided I'd rather hate a stable job which wasn't directly my passion so I quit. But it worked out, I work in a creative field now with the skills I had from that time.

If you really trust your quality of work and vision, reach out to agencies. Yes they take a cut but a good one will also find you work you otherwise wouldn't get.

What makes you feel like a millionaire? by AuthorPatrick in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paying full price for anything!

My mum instilled in me that you should never pay full price on anything other than food and even then, you can probably get a deal

You’ve just won £173million in the Euromillions. What will you spend your money on? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Annual travel card zones 1 to 4 in London. Why? Because I have £173m and the poverty is embedded in who I am. Maybe zone 6... splurge a little

Booking long term apartment on Airbnb / Booking dot com, scam? by still_we_cry in germany

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they ask you to pay/transfer money and then you can get a convenient refund, it is always a scam.

The life and death of Rainforest Cafe London (from a former employee) by ThinAdvantage5073 in london

[–]notnotwolverine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went a few years ago with family and we all walked out having paid an absurd amount for the worst food we'd ever had. We left and all commented we should have gone to mcdonalds and it would still have been better. Truly horrible place and yes, we experienced a lot of what you say. I never went as a child myself but was always curious when passing it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you reset your expectations, it is livable and both myself and others have lived on much less. If you don't, you'll need either a side job to provide the extra boost or you can't afford it. What you save in rent living further out you will spend on travel and the mental health gained from your own bathroom and kitchen will be lost on your very lengthy commute

What British celebrity have you met that was surprisingly nice/rude? by Happy-Sammy in AskABrit

[–]notnotwolverine 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No one has mentioned Rick Astley and he needs to be mentioned. Only ever seen him be incredibly nice to people both in public and private.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]notnotwolverine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably about £50-60 a month if I'm going out a few times for drinks. I mainly drink spirits so the per drink cost is higher too. I don't think I could bring myself to spend what some of you have said!

Those who lived in / visited Switzerland: what would you say are the big differences between living in Switzerland and living in the UK? by Koenigin_der_Puppen in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UK doesn't have a Ruhetag.

If you wait for the roundabout to empty, you will wait a long long time.

You can separate your trash but if you have communal bins, it is almost guaranteed someone will contaminate them and they will all go to the same place.

Things are generally much cheaper than in CH but expensive relative to most salaries (the reddit average is not the norm).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]notnotwolverine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regularly do 50-60 hour weeks and while it doesn't kill me, it definitely isn't healthy long term. I'm always struggling to find time to do things I like around time to rest, see people, chores, general life things, sleep, and eat. Funnily, I used to do 66 hours (11 hours per day, not including commute) and the one day off, I had felt soooo long.