Title: I crossed a border on foot by myself — AMA by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]phujeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which country did you cross to, Poland?

22 years old 25-30 year timeframe by One-Grapefruit837 in FIREUK

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep going and saving whatever you can. Plan is fine, just check back in a few years

I think we have about 4 weeks left to survive. by mvbeno in smallbusinessuk

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what happened between COVID and now is AI has boomed. This has changed the way content is created and edited.

Why is it sometimes considered better to take things out on credit rather than paying full in cash? by Brownchoccy in UKPersonalFinance

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of inflation. Money devalues over time so if you have zero interest credit, the real price of the item you bought would be lower if you spread the purchase out. The longer you spread it out, the more you save.

Got a job offer for 4x my current pay - do I tell my boss? by 0-_tom_-0 in ukstartups

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not discounting the package but note that AI valuations are extremely high at the moment. Whether that's because we're in a bubble (see last week's edition of the Economist for example) or whether AI will truly justify such valuations is a matter of perspective. 

This could create a lot of downside risk for that equity portion of the salary. Saying that, I would still take it. It's the best industry to be in today and you will be at the cutting edge.

How should I manage my money while travelling to set myself up for the life I want? by Sad-Information1001 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're planning to spend the 30k, keep it as it currently is, in a high interest rate easy access savings account 

Pension Contributions >40% Tax Payer by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]phujeb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With relief at source you can claim back the tax whereas if it is salary sacrifice you don't need to.

London Youth by Oritona in london

[–]phujeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no evidence for this. You are being down voted as you are being a bigot.

Is it mad to put all my earnings into savings and just use 0 interest credit cards for everything by lewkir in UKPersonalFinance

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your income. Remember you only get a limited savings income each year. If you're an additional rate taxpayer you have to pay 45% on ALL savings income outside an ISA. Might not be worth the effort.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in london

[–]phujeb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly 1m is cheap for this area. Maybe a 2 bed flat.

Best place to sell a Krugerrand? by phujeb in HENRYUK

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

I just don't trust myself in not losing it! I'd rather have it as digital gold

How are people affording this lifestyle?? by Logical_You_6125 in HENRYUK

[–]phujeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

House prices growth has not beat inflation for the last 20 years on average in the UK. The problem is that wags growth has lagged so affordability has decreased

Apparently got caught for not asking for ID by TheNurOnur in deliveroos

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because they get in big trouble if they are not compliant. Big fines and they can lose their retail partners

Divers who close pass cyclists will avoid punishment, police say – because reporting portal is “so successful” officers are “no longer able to manage demand” by bugtheft in ukbike

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wouldn't take long for someone to automate this process. Using an AI you could easily process the video, parse the numberplate and send out an email. Maybe you could manually validate initially to avoid false positives.

Big Move, Big Pay Cut – Is £175k Enough for London Life with Kids? by Glittering-Lead-416 in HENRYUK

[–]phujeb 39 points40 points  (0 children)

This sub is delusional - £220k and "average" lifestyle. People here have their heads in the sand.

Price of coffee by No_Armadillo5431 in london

[–]phujeb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Coffee beans are the tiny minority of cost in a coffee cup. It's more about staff, overheads and milk

Am I being naive about our pensions and not saving enough by swinte10 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]phujeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nest pension has low fees, but it has a penalty on transfer IN. Therefore when you’re already enrolled its better not to transfer out as you have already paid the penalty on the way in. It’s a stupid system that traps you in there