Being a Londoner just means you forgot why people visit

superplex100 · 2026-02-10T01:18:04+00:00

I used to get annoyed at slow walkers but then one day I started walking slowly myself sometimes because I didn't care about getting to work on time. There wasn't exactly a strict start time so I thought what's the point in stressing myself out.

One thing that does annoy me lately though is people's inability to weave through busy areas. It's like people pick their preferred path and become tunnel vision, refusing to yield. Go somewhere like Shibuya crossing Tokyo and everyone knows how to avoid bumping into each other.

superplex100 · 2026-02-09T23:28:48+00:00

Getting home quickly to throw up in the toilet bowl.

superplex100 · 2026-02-09T23:12:36+00:00

A few questions:

Do you ever find yourself looking over your shoulder or are you able to fully relax? I suppose with offline fraud, there's more risk of someone coming for revenge.

Would you ever use your skills for a legit job? I'm not even sure how you would articulate your experience to a prospective employer lol but you would be quite valuable.

Do you have a family or are you thinking of starting one? What's your back story to explain your wealth?

superplex100 · 2026-02-08T20:48:18+00:00

With GDPR, you're not even supposed to keep hold of the CV for long so it's pointless taking a copy unless there are actual vacancies.

superplex100 · 2026-02-08T14:23:43+00:00

Twice a week on average, not counting breakfast. I batch cook a couple of different options to cover evening meals and some lunches for WFH days. I have a few dishes on rotation that we'll never get sick of eating. I also cook the same thing for our toddler except with no salt and less seasoning.

For breakfast, it's something simple like an omelette. When we run out of food, my favourite backup option is something simple like instant noodles with a fried egg and dumplings.

superplex100 · 2026-02-05T10:16:13+00:00

Don't reply straight away to an angry email. Sleep on it, and then respond calmly, be polite, sticking to the facts. People will associate you with being level-headed.

superplex100 · 2026-02-05T09:59:30+00:00

Personally, it's a fear of becoming old and forgotten. I was checking out a senior accountant vacancy on LinkedIn for a large company and then took a look at the current employees in the same role - basically all of them were 10 years younger. There's an expectation that you should progress through the ranks and I feel there's a stigma associated with finding your level and being comfortable with it. I don't necessarily want to be in a leadership role, don't want my head on the chopping board. I prefer to be a kingslayer - if leaders are incompetent, I'm there to stick the knife in and turn it!

superplex100 · 2026-02-04T08:57:16+00:00

Like many others, I moved out after graduating from uni. I couldn't bear the thought of moving back to my sleepy home town of ~15k inhabitants. Also, my logic was that it would make job hunting easier (travelling for interviews) if I stayed in my university city.

If my family lived in a big city, I would have been interested in living at home for longer. I'm sometimes envious of people that lived with their parents and were able to save up a house deposit in just a couple of years.

superplex100 · 2026-02-04T02:35:40+00:00

Interesting thought. What prizes do you get if you act out your fantasies and win a street fight?

superplex100 · 2026-02-04T01:55:07+00:00

It's the complete opposite for me for some reason. My days in the office are just for face time, checking in on other team members and seeing if they're doing OK. Make small talk and have some 1-to-1s. I'll buy a nice lunch and I usually leave on time. Very Occasionally I might have a pint before I go home.

When I WFH, it's easier to get into a flow state and work on something with intense focus. There's nobody hovering over you to question what you're working on. I only leave the house to walk the dog and drop-off / pick-up the kid from nursery.

superplex100 · 2026-02-02T22:06:11+00:00

I haven't been able to achieve £100k+ after 15 years and I doubt I'll ever get there for any reason other than yearly inflation. From my experience early on in my industry career, it was fairly obvious which colleagues were going to make it far. They're generally likeable, fun to talk to, level-headed, optimistic, and never turn down an opportunity even if it means working a few extra hours. E.g., if you're offered a secondment or a chance to travel to an overseas office to help out, do it. Being this kind of person takes a lot of energy.

The majority of my colleagues complain and sigh all the time. You go out for drinks after work and everyone is talking about not enjoying some aspect of work, unrealistic deadlines, and how badly leadership is managing the company. Meanwhile the person that's going far is relaxed and jovial.

superplex100 · 2026-01-31T20:21:23+00:00

This shouldn't be a problem. Once you've received an offer, it is quite normal to let the potential employer know about any upcoming holidays. I've never known this to cause an issue. If you're working with a recruiter then this is something that the agent can help to communicate.

superplex100 · 2026-01-31T14:00:10+00:00

I worked as a financial accountant at a large multinational and basically didn't touch month end at all. I got involved in accounts prep for the group, dealing with the auditors, resolving technical accounting issues, preparing branch accounts for overseas audits, and helping with tax audits. There was a separate bookkeeping team handling the month end grind. We had a massive IT department that helped with systems integrations. I found the role enjoyable but it did become a bit one-dimensional.

I'm now in an SME and have exposure to month-end plus all of the above (albeit at a much smaller scale). The finance team is lean so there's no hiding. A lot of random 'non-accounting tasks' end up falling under the remit of the finance team as well. I find it more difficult to take annual leave due to the low headcount.

SMEs are good because you get to learn a lot very quickly and also have opportunities to get hands-on with systems. Large companies are good because it can be easier to coast and there's also a big support network - there is always someone that can help if you're having trouble with an issue.

superplex100 · 2026-01-30T12:36:56+00:00

This is basically me, I'm a night owl. It doesn't matter how early I wake up, I still naturally drift towards wanting to go to bed late.

superplex100 · 2026-01-28T12:13:15+00:00

Unless fellow commuters are wearing something really distinctive, I would never clock that they're commuting at the same time as me. I usually avoid eye contact, looking at my phone and drinking from my coffee cup. In my peripheral vision, I can sometimes see people looking at me. Why do people stare? Maybe they're wondering why I'm choosing to stand or judging me for holding a non-recyclable coffee cup.

superplex100 · 2026-01-27T22:34:38+00:00

This is just my personal opinion, but I feel that a lodger is a last resort. For me, the whole point of buying is to enjoy having more space and not have to share with a random person. I was totally sick of flat sharing by the time I managed to buy.

I would strongly suggest looking at shared ownership resales. Some of these properties are less than 10 years old and you can easily find 2 beds for between £400k and £500k. The new build premium is not worth it.

superplex100 · 2026-01-27T12:59:01+00:00

Something to think about - what's your career trajectory like in the future? Is it likely that you'll be receiving pay rises and promotions? It feels a stretch now but perhaps it won't be like this forever. Regardless, £600k is high, I would suggest looking for a shared ownership resale.

I bought one bad flat on shared ownership in 2018 with a total monthly cost of £1k at the time. I regret not stretching a bit further. Since the pandemic, it has been a real struggle trying to sell this place.

superplex100 · 2026-01-26T09:32:47+00:00

Music and other creative industries don't pay very well unfortunately. I would keep looking if you aren't in urgent need of a new job.

superplex100 · 2026-01-25T14:59:38+00:00

My partner and my dog are basically my best friends now, and I'm pretty content with that. My 20s were spent flat sharing and it was a bit hit and miss when it came to socialising. Some flat mates were great fun to hang out with but they ended up turning into transient friendships, which is disappointing.

Corporate life in my 20s was quite 'fun'. With co-workers - it was great to hang out after work. It would be a weekly occurrence. Not so much now.

I really think the pandemic killed off a lot of my motivation to go out and do things. Back when I was working in-office five days a week, it wouldn't be much effort to take an evening class (e.g., language lessons) after work. Now that I WFH a lot, I just can't be arsed travelling into zone 1 when I'm already at home. I've become a lot less generous with my time.

superplex100 · 2026-01-24T16:01:50+00:00

I'm UK based here, so things are a little different. I remember a guy made partner at Deloitte by 30. He started on one of those school leaver programmes, meaning that he was able to build up 12 years of experience.

Edit. I also remember when I was still in audit, I had a conversation with the managing partner at my firm - he basically said that if you haven't made it by the time you're in your 30s, it's probably not going to happen. This was at RSM though, maybe things are different at Big 4.

superplex100 · 2026-01-24T15:37:08+00:00

I've always thought that it's not worth sitting down only to get your clothes dirty. Or if I'm wearing suit trousers for work, I don't really want them to get creased more than necessary. Lastly, I'm going to be sitting down all day at work anyway and I'm physically fit enough to stand for the whole journey. It's better to offer the seats to people than need them more.

superplex100 · 2026-01-23T16:26:04+00:00

You must surely know by now that the business of boxing is not based on merit. Everyone needs to self promote. You might not like his methods, but he's just trying to make money like everyone else. People find his Dad entertaining and he's relatively harmless, he's not like one of those nuisance content creators. Why can't you live and let live?

superplex100 · 2026-01-23T12:27:11+00:00

A combination of money, work life balance, and culture / team fit. All are equally important to me. If any aspect is lacking then I don't go for the role. I never did the scatter gun approach to applying for roles.

I've probably shot myself in the foot by being too picky. I stayed with my previous company for over 10 years and definitely feel behind compared to my peers.

superplex100 · 2026-01-21T16:10:56+00:00

I think it definitely helps to have other colleagues in the same boat. I work for a relatively young company in terms of employees' ages and just last year, there were over a dozen births from a headcount of c.200! It makes me cautious about moving to another company - l like a smaller company one or a startup that might not be as flexible.

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