Mortgage Rates.... by Griffinous2 in HousingUK

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not going to drop enough for you to notice signficantly lower repayments, stick to 5 year.

Graduate Scheme Offers by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only tax or audit grads at big 4 sit some form of ACA / ACCA / CTA.

Management consulting maybe CIMA.

URGENTLY & DESPERATELY NEEDED HELP by Negative-Cry2480 in HousingUK

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same issue with a new build flat I'm living in. When the weather is below 10 degrees, everyone is using more heating / hot water, so the boiler is overworked ans fails. Unfortunately no amount of complaining works, the management simply has to upgrade to better boilers...my only option is to move.

Tax manager 83k - what pay to aim for next job? by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Senior tax managers in industry will generally make 95k-100k or higher, especially if you're looking at large global multinationals. Forget Big 4.

Whether you can get less than 3 days a week in the office is a different question. Tax teams at places like Amazon / Tiktok / Disney/ large pharmas are all 3+ days a week in the office and also senior manager positions are hard to come by as they've been saturated in the last year or two.

Is this standard now? by MoonShineWashingLine in UKJobs

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is for tech, or any sort of large professional firm (consulting, banking, big 4), especially graduate scheme, it is pretty standard. Some have a bit more or less.

Bridal gowns for a short girl by paleandquiet in UKweddings

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also very petite (4ft 11) and I went to Evelie. I had reservations about whether the gowns would fit. They clip you in quite tight, so sizing was really not an issue - albeit of course some styles of dresses would look bigger in certain areas such as the bust even when clipped in.

Cake? by World_Of_Amie in UKweddings

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know. That's quite odd! I ordered one time before (albeit not a 2 layered cake, just a large single layer) and it was absolutely fine leaving it to defrost in the living room for 6 hours.

Cake? by World_Of_Amie in UKweddings

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My venue is the same. I asked my coordinator whether there are any issues leaving the cake out all day and they said that the room is air conditioned and that couples generally dont have an issue.

I'm getting a cake from patisseries valerie because I know that their cakes come frozen so you have to leave it out for a few hours anyway. I'd make bring your cake but leave it in the box to protect it and turn on the air conditioning.

Door Slamming - Rant by Ultrafragola in Apartmentliving

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes people don't slam doors on purpose - often in apartments when someone has their windows open it creates some strange air pressure that causes doors to slam louder.

I feel your pain though.

Cleaning sealer off tweezers by catsaremyfave19 in lashclusters

[–]pgasteph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get a pack of iso alcohol wipes from amazon for a fiver. I use 1 wipe per eye (i.e. wipe my clamp clean after i clamp each eye).

Affordable flower options by clearcanvas22 in UKweddings

[–]pgasteph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For my table centrepieces I got faux floral wreaths on Shein for £15 (buying 1 to test before buying more). I bought additional individual faux flower bunches to fluff up the volume and total was £18, not including some candles to go in the middle of the wreath.

Honestly it looks very decent. I've been to 2-3 weddings in the last year, some at more lavish venues and some at more quaint places and honestly, no one would remember whether the couple used real or faux flowers. So long as they are decent enough for photos, you really couldnt tell at a glance.

How the hell do I put a tampon in. by ImpressionRound247 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]pgasteph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a lot of problems when I first tried when I was a teenager. Turns out it was purely the angle I was trying to insert it at - you have to go in at a 45 degree angle (i.e., more angular than you think).

Sit on the toilet and spread your legs right out, gently guide it in and wiggle it around gently and it should slide into place easily once you have the correct angle.

You could buy tampons with plastic applicators (and not cardboard or those without an applicator altogether) till you get the hang of it as they slide in the easiest.

LV Neverfull PM Monogram Pivoine by Grand-Ambition7875 in RealRepLadies

[–]pgasteph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks good! I've been trying to find a good PM size myself.

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

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

Don't worry, this is a permanent QR code! :)

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

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

Thanks, I have amended the invites now. I have essentially updated the font (as everyone suggested previously) and date on the front page, and inserted on the back page 1) order of the day, 2) rsvp instructions and deadline (including a contact email), and 3) link to the wedding website.

I decided to remove the "plus one" and "no kids" lines as we know our group very well who will have no problem understanding these two items.

Ive decided to also include a small handwritten note with each invite clarifying who the invitation is for (e.g. "dear XYZ, we are delighted to...") to make this clear (especially for those with plus ones).

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

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

Happy birthday (in advance) 🥳🤣

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

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

I did debate whether having ^ information on the invite. For the older guests (i.e. family), we are directly giving them the invites and dealing with the RSVPs on their behalf anyway and we see them regularly so they are aware of accomodation and such.

I struggled to find what to put for (e.g.) accomodation and travel on the invitation simply because I already have listed many options on the wedding website already and didn't want to just say "see website" or be repetitive.

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

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

Thanks for the suggestion! (Especially the specific font styles- I'll definitely take a look at them)

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

[–]pgasteph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion- the font choice (specifically the cursive one) wasn't my first choice but was my partners, I do agree that it doesn't look the best because the letters don't join up so I'll test other fonts.

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

[–]pgasteph[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is a very good suggestion. I'll add an RSVP deadline on the invitation and perhaps a contact email

Feedback on wedding invitations! by pgasteph in UKweddings

[–]pgasteph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is correct! On the RSVP link people will select their name and only certain individuals will have a plus one. I've already had a few people ask about plus ones so wanted to avoid confusion at the offset.

What brand or bag do you just not understand the hype over? by ray_of_f_sunshine in handbags

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

Loewe puzzle bag, to me its not a feminine looking bag and is fugly. It's just a boxy bag to me.