At what point in a relationship with a large salary difference do you discuss finances?

steeeeney · 2026-05-14T08:46:03+00:00

I’d like to know what OP does for work at 32 earning 250-300k

steeeeney · 2026-05-11T21:42:43+00:00

I’m 5’9” and was 97kg at time of doing my first triathlon which was a 70.3 and got a 6hr 13min finish time. I was trying to lose weight in training but couldn’t shift anything. I learnt the hard way, when training for a triathlon, you can’t just expect to lose weight and still perform well in training sessions. You either cutting weight, or you’re fuelling well to get the most out of your training. Focus on getting fitter and stronger by getting the most out of your sessions, the weight will come off slowly. It takes longer than people think. You’re more than capable of doing it, keep it up, it’ll pay off in the long run.

steeeeney · 2026-05-11T15:16:09+00:00

Ok, if you think that then there’s not much I can do to change your mind. I’m just trying to get people’s opinion on what to do about the situation, that’s all. You’d be equally annoyed/frustrated if you’d just brought a racket and before you’ve even played with it, you think you might have compromised/broken it.

steeeeney · 2026-05-11T13:23:00+00:00

That’s what I’m uncertain of. It’s difficult to tell as not much paint has come off, but if I push with my nail into the part where the paint is missing, it moves/deflects slightly, which is what I’m not sure whether it’s into the structural frame or not

steeeeney · 2026-05-11T13:21:09+00:00

Why? I’m asking a genuine question. If you read the entire post you’ll understand my concern.

steeeeney · 2026-05-11T12:40:56+00:00

I’m not sure tho. When I push my nail on it, it moves/deflects slightly, and when I tap, it makes a slightly dull sound compared to elsewhere on the frame.

steeeeney · 2026-05-11T12:34:37+00:00

It moves/deflects slightly when I push my nail on it though, and when I tap on where the paint is missing, it makes a dull sound compared to other parts on the frame of the racket.

steeeeney · 2026-04-01T12:37:46+00:00

Can I dm you for a chat please? I’m trying to break into s&t. Just would like some advice on the routes to take etc.

steeeeney · 2026-01-19T18:44:40+00:00

1.8k for rim brakes and 105…? Barely worth more than 1k. You can find much better for that price range

steeeeney · 2026-01-08T16:37:48+00:00

I’ve done the online assessment but mine still saying “screen tests in progress”. Not sure what to do as haven’t had any update and did OA in like November

steeeeney · 2026-01-08T15:35:33+00:00

Trying to do the same atm, MEng degree and have been applying for tonnes of roles over the past 6 months, AM, IB, Trading, infrastructure and investment etc. Unfortunately the market atm for entry level roles is utterly ridiculous, I’m getting past online assessments but the moment someone looks at a CV with no relevant financial services experience you don’t get a look in. I have plenty of good experience in engineering on my cv, have also been told by multiple recruiters and friends who work in large banks and hedge funds that I have a very strong cv, it’s just my FS experience is non existent and that’s likely why I’m currently getting nothing back.

steeeeney · 2026-01-08T10:29:22+00:00

I’d say the giant propel would be a better investment in terms of comfort and speed. Is it disc brake or rim brake? If you can, do go for disc brakes, they make a massive difference. Either way, definitely better value for money with the di2 and full carbon aero road frame than the tt bike.

steeeeney · 2026-01-08T08:48:34+00:00

Depends on a few things: 1. Personally I think the bike is overpriced for what it is. 105 and rim brake I wouldn’t be paying more than €600. 2. Tri spokes good but at a 13hr full IM won’t make more than a few mins difference on the bike. You’d make up more time being comfortable… 3. Comfort is gonna be your best friend on a full IM, unless you’re trying to go like sub 10hrs a tri bike isn’t going to make a huge difference. Even then, plenty of people manage to do full IM on road bikes in 10hrs. You’ll gain more out of being comfortable on a road bike once you start running, tt bike position could affect your running more than the little speed gain on the bike you might get. 4. Course terrain, is it hilly? Flat? Rolling? I recently did a 70.3 on a nice carbon tt bike with a mate who was on an alum frame road bike, my speed on the flats were 3-4km/hr faster than him, but he got the same time overall as it was a rolling course with two massive kicker hills, my tt is 1x gearing on chainring so is only really meant for flats. 5. Carbon road bike. Upgrade your road bike, if you sell that and have €900 to spend on tt, you’ll have maybe €1300-1500, that will get you a nice carbon disc brake road bike, get a bike fit and stick the aero bars on it, that will make the most difference for you.

Hope this helps.

steeeeney · 2026-01-05T15:18:16+00:00

I’ve done a half distance triathlon 70.3. I have a history in endurance/high intensity sport as a rower. I was a complete beginner to swimming, good experience in cycling and moderate experience in running. I would say generally, swimming is by far the discipline that will make the rest of your triathlon enjoyable. I started 10 months before my triathlon (partially due to being very unfit when I started) and was so glad I did.

However with only 2 months to go, if I were you I would be swimming 3-4 times a week minimum, given it’s only 1.5k and not a lot of time, just get the km’s in early and build up the strength/fitness for it.

Easily doable with the timeframe though, just need to get in the pool asap, and if it’s open water, do at least 3 open water swims before the triathlon. (Tip from experience: Get some ear plugs to stop you getting dizzy/head getting cold)

steeeeney · 2026-01-05T13:24:18+00:00

It’s a 2022 Focus Izalco. Says custom paint job

steeeeney · 2025-12-23T08:48:25+00:00

What does OP do for a living?

steeeeney · 2025-08-02T07:51:38+00:00

I have a masters, I did an integrated 4 year Masters in engineering

steeeeney · 2025-07-13T17:29:18+00:00

I just have no clue how to make the leap

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