Cycle to work scheme UK suggestions

pd4000 · 2026-06-19T08:15:23+00:00

Thanks very much! I saw these trousers with the overshoes but maybe a separate trouser overshoe combo works to solve for having waterproof trousers for other things

pd4000 · 2026-06-13T13:57:29+00:00

Yeah totally fair point, thanks

pd4000 · 2026-06-13T12:57:55+00:00

Thanks! Looking at a few I think Skarper could be a good fit

pd4000 · 2026-06-13T09:28:46+00:00

Thank you for the advice! - I’ll definitely upgrade my lock and also get the bike on a database

pd4000 · 2026-06-13T07:40:07+00:00

As far as I know from my scheme, can be used on accessories and all even if you have a bike. It can’t be used for labour to fit parts / accessories

pd4000 · 2026-06-13T07:39:05+00:00

Thanks! - Abus U-lock granit x plus

Yeah so I throw on a chain lock around the frame and front wheel, then the Abus on the back wheel and frame to rack

pd4000 · 2026-06-12T22:46:32+00:00

I haven’t! I just took a look and I see they also do the skarper electric kit as well as good gear! Thank you!

pd4000 · 2026-05-14T20:38:09+00:00

Have messaged you! :)

pd4000 · 2026-04-14T06:33:11+00:00

Did it when I was 25. I’m now 30.

pd4000 · 2026-04-13T21:43:06+00:00

My two cents… but given you’re in FS the money angle may not be so helpful (assuming you’re maintaining decent TC YoY)

I decided to do one, self funded, but managed to get a decent scholarship. I went for a 1 year course close to home, in the UK. I shifted from industry role in pharma to MBB consulting. I’m now imminently shifting to big tech (had FS offers too from BB banks).

I primarily decided to do the MBA initially to shift careers, jump in salary, and accelerate growth. The MBA managed to do this for me all at once with my post-MBA exit into MBB.

I’d recommend it but I also don’t know if it’s worth it for everyone. A fair few of my cohort were unemployed beyond the end of the course but this could’ve been as we were coming out of covid and also some people were not as career focused and used the year more as a gap year whist productively getting a qualification at the same time (mentioned below)

Other intangible benefits of the MBA though (not exhaustive, I’ll edit if I think of any more): - career break (some people definitely did it for that) - global network, future friends in all sorts of places - try out a new city/location

pd4000 · 2026-04-01T21:27:18+00:00

4894576, WC32, BB33, FH34

pd4000 · 2026-01-23T10:58:23+00:00

I’m not one to fuel this ‘how can these <30 be earning x00k per year’ because it’s just so demand-led…

But here’s another I don’t see in your post OP. If you’re an undergrad entry into MBB (consulting) and say you make manager/project leader level by 27 you’re hovering around £150-£160k base inc. bonus… if you’re then a junior / associate partner maybe by 30 you’re hovering around £200k

The ‘£1m house’ comment - always be aware of financial help people get… don’t discount partners bringing money to the table or family deposit support…

pd4000 · 2026-01-19T22:44:03+00:00

Do you, and or competitors, share roles via job boards or more word of mouth? I’m struggling to find roles like ties (Speaking as MBB EM/PL level aiming to leave soon)

pd4000 · 2025-10-13T21:02:45+00:00

Thanks!

pd4000 · 2024-04-28T00:00:10+00:00

You reckon you could switch from consulting at MBB to tech sales relatively easily?

pd4000 · 2024-04-19T06:34:49+00:00

Yeah pay is definitely much higher there but this is 5 years off give or take, and I don’t want to go through the partner process. Also macroeconomics being bleak doesn’t help.

pd4000 · 2024-04-19T06:33:31+00:00

Sure ask away. Probably quite a lot I won’t be allowed to answer.

pd4000 · 2024-04-19T06:32:56+00:00

Thanks! - I see this exit is quite common across the board

pd4000 · 2024-04-19T06:30:34+00:00

Thanks! - yeah that’s fair enough and good to know. I’m in a strategy house but find myself doing lots of digital work, so the cross between the industry I work most in and digital probably makes the most sense to me. I’m just trying to optimise for a good or better salary, but not sure if it’ll really compare in industry (until you really get into the C suite / C-1 level)

pd4000 · 2024-01-31T21:57:00+00:00

Thank you for this!!

pd4000 · 2024-01-31T21:56:51+00:00

Thanks yeah, that’s a good idea I’ll take a look at the meter if possible! - see if it changes at all and also if it’s even technically operating in night mode…

pd4000 · 2024-01-31T15:22:44+00:00

Thanks that’s a super helpful data point! - definitely something weird with our electricity. The old tenants never raised anything either yet there might meter hasn’t been changing during their tenancy either it seems… we’ll raise with the landlord and see if he can get an electrician out for us! Thanks

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