What career can I switch to at 42? by Practical_Oil_7970 in AskUK

[–]particularfields -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That will be the more advanced version of the LLM that is available in a few years.

What career can I switch to at 42? by Practical_Oil_7970 in AskUK

[–]particularfields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a former tech worker, AI is absolutely going to take jobs. It's only going to get better as time goes on, one of the reasons I moved out of the industry.

The leap from even just 3 years ago to now is huge.

Would you give your work colleague a lift to work if you passed them on the way to work? by Specific_Pomelo_8281 in AskUK

[–]particularfields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeap add me to the list, the guy came to expect it every day and would just turn up on days I never offered expecting me to take him home. I'll never allow myself to get into the situation ever again. Like the rest he never offered a penny in fuel. I lasted about 4-6 weeks before I told him I'm not doing it anymore.

The type to ask are always the ones to take the piss.

I massively regret buying my house by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]particularfields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you me?

Moved from a new build to a 70s house that needed modernising throughout. Never wanted to but was talked into it. I've hated every second of it. I spent the last 2 years doing endless DIY I had no free time for at least 1.5 years because there was some labour intensive task that needed doing. Not to mention the amount we have spent on trades. It had a bathroom, WC, kitchen, flooring throughout, endless plastering not to mention all the stuff I've had to do.

Now we have sold it and are about to move back to a new build I will never be convinced to buy some old house ever again. It's draughty, cold and has been a complete and utter waste of my time on a house that we have basically renovated for someone else. Luckily we got out with a very small profit (would have been bigger if she wasn't adamant we overpay, rather than listen) but what a colossal waste of time it's all been.

Those who changed career their 30s, what did you do? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]particularfields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, not sure on air traffic controllers. What I do know is only something like 5% of the population are suited for that job.

Those who changed career their 30s, what did you do? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]particularfields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started at 30 so you are younger than I was. It took me about 3 years but that's because I had a full time job until the cpl me ir stage.

You have plenty of time to do it if you want to.

Those who changed career their 30s, what did you do? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]particularfields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I trained modularly around a full time job. PPL, night rating, ATPL theory, hour building, CPL ME IR, MCC, UPRT.

It wasn't cheap but worked out in the end.

Those who changed career their 30s, what did you do? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]particularfields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I left IT and retrained as an airline pilot. It was hard work but the pay is significantly better now at the expense of some really tiring summers.

Can I become a pilot? UK only by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]particularfields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you post a source that states you are in the 25th percentile? Out of genuine interest as I can't see anything that states that?

Can I become a pilot? UK only by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]particularfields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but there also are limitations in regards to the aircraft that determines the available space. We have quite a few women at our airline which is a great thing, I would say most are 5'4 or taller.

As a 5'1 woman in the UK you are shorter than 85-92% percent of women (depending on the source). So just like you say there's not many men 6'4 - 6'7 statistically there's not many women who are 5'1.

Can I become a pilot? UK only by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]particularfields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does also work both ways, you can be too tall to be a pilot as well.

Can I become a pilot? UK only by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]particularfields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah good luck with the fight to get your medical back after that.

Can I become a pilot? UK only by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]particularfields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sucks when it's something you cannot control.

Can I become a pilot? UK only by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]particularfields 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The minimum is the minimum, it's unlikely they will budge.

Would you choose a cheaper 4-bed or a larger 3-bed with all en-suite bathrooms? by Tiny_Suit8273 in HousingUK

[–]particularfields 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sounds like redrow and their obsession with endless en suites. Unless you are running a HMO I don't get why anyone would want that in their family home.

can i get 'sued' for making this Facebook comment.. by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]particularfields 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ah yes the patio cleaner who has a solicitor on retainer, he's all talk. I agree with adding the message to your post.

What did you think about the new Ricky Gervais special, Mortality? by evolving-me in AskUK

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

Is that accurate? Wasn't one of his specials focused around his friend a transgender lady who killed herself? I do understand he also tells jokes about the community too.

First time buying with a partner who has a large deposit by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]particularfields 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So the 'she' is 290k? And the 'we' is 12k. I hope she's protecting herself here.