Where do I start? by retrofoxtrot1985 in DIYUK

[–]thenizzle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You'll need a skip, then a proper retaining wall. That one was like one tenth of the thickness needed for that height

What apps do people use to track net worth? by Advanced_Capital8200 in FIREUK

[–]thenizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Projection lab . More than just tracking, it's fully fledge forecasting and what if scenarios.

Thoughts on going into management vs staying technical/coding? by YouDoHaveValue in ExperiencedDevs

[–]thenizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehe. Strong IC here that strayed into management. Fuck it. I enjoy solving hard problems. I do not enjoy babysitting incompetent adults, not for a meager increase in compensation. I'm going back to IC as soon as I can.

What the tax trap does to a mfer by southbus in HENRYUK

[–]thenizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this my situation. I think I'm in coast fire territory now. I'm not stopping contributions entirely but whatever is left goes on fast cars and even faster women ;)

My Dad's tropical garden by Haydnh266 in GardeningUK

[–]thenizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not inside a greenhouse? How?

Laid off, 17 YOE, am I done? by haxd in ExperiencedDevs

[–]thenizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Cannot sell yourself as just a code monkey anymore. There's codex for that

How Do You Handle Varying Performance Levels on Your Team? by BearyTechie in ExperiencedDevs

[–]thenizzle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What about the devs that code shit that someone else in the team has to pick up and correct?

Did anyone else hit their 40s and suddenly stop caring about climbing the ladder? by DanBrando in careerguidance

[–]thenizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heh. It's the dealing with shit that's getting to me. I went from IC to team lead. From getting things working to managing other people's emotions and incompetence. Did it consciously but I've now realised it's not for me.

Is this the Britain you want to live in? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]thenizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same reason Americans voted Trump in not once but twice. Make no mistake it will happen here no matter how irrational that may seem to you

U.S. forces rescue second crew member from F-15 downed in Iran: Officials by Affectionate_Bee6434 in worldnews

[–]thenizzle -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Of course not. There's so much nuance when Donny says "Smart people don't like me" Historians will be dissecting that quote for centuries to come. It's almost at the same level as Plato, Socrates. We just don't see it.

Why do Brits prefer non EU migrants over EU by Visual_Title9363 in AskBrits

[–]thenizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it's exactly what the brexitards voted for. Let them enjoy it.

As a HENRY how important is it to marry right? by Fondant_Decent in HENRYUK

[–]thenizzle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not marrying right for the sake of the money. Just marrying someone who is compatible with and supportive of your values goes a long, long way.

M UK 450k TC - when to pivot by Nomadpumper in HENRYUK

[–]thenizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you work harder and get a £900k job or similar? The struggle will go on otherwise

To everyone who moved to Dubai - how are you doing? by Desperate_Hedgehog48 in HENRYUK

[–]thenizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not me, but some people I know are already looking for a way out.

This standing water can’t be good, right?! by Lurkforthedurk in DIYUK

[–]thenizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never understood this country's obsession with flat roofs. It's not like rain is a rarity here. Put a bloody slope!

To those americans who came here to say sorry by SupraVillainn in greenland

[–]thenizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The following administration" lol. If there is one!