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Post by rgs2001uk on Oct 1, 2020 20:41:56 GMT 7
I'm struggling to think what the best advice is that can be given to Olde, perhaps others can comment? Oldie asks a legitimate question earlier, what/how to invest in to give the kids a leg up. According to those with knowledge of these things, investing in popular, well known and well-regarded funds, ones that have made decent returns and have good track records over the past few years.... is the wrong answer. Trying to understand the subject matter and go the DIY route is often very difficult, if not impossible. Perhaps with the benefit of substantial work related experience, education and training in the subject and a reduction in age of say thirty years it might be dooable. Sticking a pin into a list of funds is problematic plus it's tough on the table top, crystal balls and tea leaves might work as might paid for advice from a financial advisor. Have I missed anything? Thanks CM. Sorry I've been too busy working overtime and missed your post. I don't want my kid to follow in my footsteps. Real estate is still good in Oz. No not the big city mansions, the small town 3 bedroom house in a good location. They're cheap enough if you look around and obviously generate passive income. Picking up 4 or 5 of those would be the best I could think of. Dont sell yourself short, there is and always will be a need for proper tradesmen with proper qualifications, that are transferable worldwide, whether its in a supervisory role overseas, training locals etc etc. these woke unis can knock out educated idiots with worthless degress until the cows come home, nothing beats time spent on the hangar floor learning a trade. give me a proper time served tradie over an educated idiot every day of the week.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Oct 1, 2020 21:05:56 GMT 7
I may be accused of bias, but wtf, I would rather take the word, of some tradie with cuts, bandages, brusises and calluses on his hand over some immaculately nailed office wallah with no grease or engine oil under his finger nails.
One can quote theory the other quotes reality as to what is actually happening.
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Post by oldie on Oct 2, 2020 21:22:09 GMT 7
I may be accused of bias, but wtf, I would rather take the word, of some tradie with cuts, bandages, brusises and calluses on his hand over some immaculately nailed office wallah with no grease or engine oil under his finger nails. One can quote theory the other quotes reality as to what is actually happening. . Reminds me of a post I put on another forum a few years back holding something, and the only comments were "wtf happened to your hands?". They look ok to me, clean, trimmed, 10 fingers. A few scars, but so what.
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Post by oldie on Oct 2, 2020 21:30:19 GMT 7
I may be accused of bias, but wtf, I would rather take the word, of some tradie with cuts, bandages, brusises and calluses on his hand over some immaculately nailed office wallah with no grease or engine oil under his finger nails. One can quote theory the other quotes reality as to what is actually happening. We're getting more and more women in the workshops. Pen pushers. Don't get me wrong I like women in the workshop, as long as I can totally ignore them.
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Post by rubl on Oct 2, 2020 22:43:53 GMT 7
I may be accused of bias, but wtf, I would rather take the word, of some tradie with cuts, bandages, brusises and calluses on his hand over some immaculately nailed office wallah with no grease or engine oil under his finger nails. One can quote theory the other quotes reality as to what is actually happening. . Reminds me of a post I put on another forum a few years back holding something, and the only comments were "wtf happened to your hands?". They look ok to me, clean, trimmed, 10 fingers. A few scars, but so what. I'm always watching with fascination when Thai women are expertly handling their smart(er) phone with long nails.
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Post by siampolee on Oct 3, 2020 6:14:57 GMT 7
Amazing Thailand, phones with long nails.
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