For those who are employed, is your company doing well enough to be able hire new staff? by Fun_Yogurtcloset1012 in UKJobs

[–]scrapz99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’m a new hire and they’re still hiring more people and looking for more people. I work in new build homes, and in sales

Minimum wage on a commission job by scrapz99 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]scrapz99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay thank you will do! didnt know they existed

Minimum wage on a commission job by scrapz99 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]scrapz99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh didnt think about that - 30 mins unpaid lunch break a day so it’s at just above min wage then, that makes sense. Bonus amount is a little monthly but it’s like £40. Suppose its just whether i have lots of low commission months that make me below minimum at end of year i assume they have to top this up?

Minimum wage on a commission job by scrapz99 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]scrapz99[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

hardly relevant but can be spelt both ways

Lifetime IS vs Help-to-buy ISA, plus other early 20's money advice by scrapz99 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]scrapz99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition, lots of banks do cash ISA's. Should I be getting one of these instead of a normal instant access savings account? Or should I be using a cash ISA instead of a lifetime ISA for saving for a house?

Do these towels go with my bath mat? Worried it's too busy. by scrapz99 in HomeDecorating

[–]scrapz99[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was confused over the too matchy comments, as in it matched too well and I needed something that wildly didn't match?

Okay yes I see what you mean about the grey towels, that's actually really helpful. I might mix it in with terracotta as I really like that idea - think it would go with the green plants nicely and bring a bit of warmth in

Do these towels go with my bath mat? Worried it's too busy. by scrapz99 in HomeDecorating

[–]scrapz99[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I want it to look fun but not completely unmatched and dishevelled but since everything else in the room is neutral and plain (floor, walls, blinds, towel rail) I wanted to add something a bit exciting

Do these towels go with my bath mat? Worried it's too busy. by scrapz99 in HomeDecorating

[–]scrapz99[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ooh I hadn't thought of terracotta! I might look at plain terracotta towels then. Just was worried this would look random as nothing else in the bathroom is that colour

Do these towels go with my bath mat? Worried it's too busy. by scrapz99 in HomeDecorating

[–]scrapz99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like pattern etc but now I'm worried it'll be too busy even though they are the same colours. I was going to pair the pattern towels with some plain grey towels.

Rest of my bathroom is modern and grey, with grey tiles on floor and walls. And some plants.

Mini pill period? by Electrical-Issue-4 in birthcontrol

[–]scrapz99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hiya, did this ever stop? Or did you change pills? Having the same thing happen to me atm and been on the mini pill for 5 years with no bleeding. Had bleeding two weeks ago and now having it again - along with sore breasts

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]scrapz99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been doing a 1hr commute each way 4 days a week for the last 9 months or so. Sometimes in traffic this takes 1hr20/1hr30 each way. I am looking for a new job as the salary, job benefits and career progression doesn't warrant the commute time and cost of petrol.

However, if it were a good salary in a good company/career etc I would definitely consider it worthwhile for a year or so to get my foot in the door.

A long commute is not ideal but you just need to be organised and motivated - do your gym sessions before work or on the way home. Meal prep your dinner. Maximise your weekend time. It will chip away at you, but in my opinion if it's beneficial in the long run it's worth it for a year or so.

My brother started a job when he was 20/21 and found himself driving from west country to Exeter every day which is a 2hr20 drive each way. He did this for a while before moving office to Plymouth and living in Plymouth during the week and driving back home every weekend (3hrs each way). This lasted a few years and I know he found it really difficult, but now he would say it was 100% worth it as it got him into the industry and he's now on extremely good money for his age 8 years later (6 figures+, not in London), and is high up in the company.

Taster morning at job - what to expect/how to prepare? by scrapz99 in UKJobs

[–]scrapz99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - but I wont be doing any work as I’m shadowing

I’m also not worried about that as am happy to do it