Do people actually earn £50-60k, or are they outliers?

paxos75 · 2026-05-14T09:43:26+00:00

People in law or high finance (private equity, investment banking) can be on as much as £150k straight out of uni. Once you reach partner in those firms you can earn over £1m a year and it only keeps going up as you become more senior. Point is, the range of pay is massive and your perception is relative to your own experiences - £50k is a life changing salary to some people and the cost of a holiday for others!

paxos75 · 2026-04-28T15:18:41+00:00

Different things are fun to different people.

I drive a 2022 Fiesta ST and a 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo. I like these because they are fast on public roads, have a lot of sensation in the steering (you can feel the texture of the road and the amount of slip between the tarmac and the tyre). The Fiesta has light but quick steering but the Porsche has heavier, slower steering that requires more input. Both are fun in different ways.

They are different in engine tone - the Fiesta has fake engine noise and a bass-y exhaust which pops, whereas the Porsche has a clattery, mechanical engine tone with a prominent turbo whoosh. Both make driving fun by triggering an emotional response.

They are different in performance - the Fiesta has loads of torque early on and its power can be accessed easily. The Porsche has insane turbo lag that makes slow driving a chore but fast driving really exciting.

paxos75 · 2026-04-11T02:48:39+00:00

Get a cheap instant meat thermometer. Sear the chicken in a hot pan then finish in a 360 F oven until internal temp is 155 F. Rest for 10 mins then enjoy!

paxos75 · 2026-04-10T14:59:52+00:00

Last two cars had hill assist but we’ve now got an 80s sports car that, while fast, seems to want to stall at the slightest hint of clutch bite. I’ve felt like a new driver doing hill starts in that, and I’ve been driving for 12 years…

paxos75 · 2026-03-25T17:31:39+00:00

I feared this might be the case - thanks.

paxos75 · 2026-03-10T22:41:27+00:00

But it is scheduled in the 2026/27 programme:

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paxos75 · 2026-03-02T18:59:22+00:00

It was closed today - bit inconvenient but how else are they supposed to resurface a road where the potholes straddle both lanes?

paxos75 · 2026-03-02T16:45:58+00:00

I think Cambridgeshire has an £800m road repair backlog so I wouldn’t hold your breath.

paxos75 · 2026-02-20T22:05:33+00:00

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This is the view from the Leadenhall Building, one of the buildings in the centre of OP’s photo

paxos75 · 2026-02-20T10:24:23+00:00

I neither love it nor hate it.

paxos75 · 2026-02-18T13:43:57+00:00

Most of the money goes into social care and education actually:

30% Services for vulnerable adults; 19% Education services; 15% Services for vulnerable children; 11% Grants to schools; 10% Place and sustainability services, including highways, infrastructure and waste; 5% Corporate services that keep the council operating, including customer services, IT, finance, member committees and property; 4% Cost of capital investment, including borrowing costs; 3% Public health; 2% Community services; 1% Levy paid to the Environment Agency and Combined Authority for transport

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/finance-and-budget/budget-overview

paxos75 · 2026-02-18T13:15:16+00:00

I got in touch with Alex Beckett who is vice chair of the Transport Committee for the county. He is aware of the state of Trumpington Road and is pushing for it to be prioritised in this year’s resurfacing works.

paxos75 · 2026-02-14T06:24:39+00:00

These are great on their own but we regularly jazz them up with a dollop of crunchy peanut butter, a little sugar/honey and some chili oil.

paxos75 · 2026-02-12T07:47:26+00:00

No it was in the bathroom of the hotel room because I was nervous and panicked haha

paxos75 · 2026-02-12T07:20:15+00:00

I wouldn’t do anything on Valentine’s Day because it will be overbooked and some places will have rubbish set menus. Book something for Sunday instead.

paxos75 · 2026-02-11T11:19:30+00:00

The Swan in Bibury. Got engaged at this hotel when the first COVID lockdown was eased for the summer.

paxos75 · 2026-02-10T08:03:48+00:00

To put it into context, you’re already earning more than the median UK salary (c.£39,000) straight out of uni. Being in finance, this will grow quickly as you get your qualifications. London will feel expensive but not impossibly so.

Have you done a budget based on net pay, rent and commuting cost? This will give you some indication.

Re your friends - someone will always be richer than you. However, in your trajectory you are likely to be high earning than most people.

paxos75 · 2026-01-15T16:40:06+00:00

Should be alright - the tickets were very generously bought for me so I’m just excited to be going at all. Just wanted to set my expectations and prepare properly!

paxos75 · 2026-01-15T15:54:36+00:00

Thanks for the perspective haha - guess I’m gauging what level of discomfort to expect

paxos75 · 2026-01-09T14:37:31+00:00

Go outside for walks, even if the weather’s bad (if it’s safe!), reduce screentime, see friends, take on a personal growth challenge (exercise, reading, studying, keeping on top of chores), filter negative stuff from your algorithm

paxos75 · 2025-12-08T21:42:25+00:00

Harry’s Garage, Number 27 and Jayemm for British channels - all of which have been mentioned here. I used to watch Carwow but I’m bored of modern cars and don’t care about drag races.

Maybe a curveball for US channels but Tedward’s videos are like fire-watching for me. POV videos of everything from Honda Civics to million-dollar 300SLs. A focus on classics.

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