5 years straight contracting anniversary coming up ...

[Whorty]

Another one who either doesn't read the thread or is a bit on the ignorant side.
Hes already said private education for his kids and a divorce.

Because it's a thread, and I responded to his first comment ... I hadn't been given the information about the kids going through school, and his unfortunate divorce, until after I had already responded.

I wasn't trying to be ignorant or arrogant, I was just surprised at how many contractors work for years and yet are still not financially well off, especially given the growth of the housing market over the same time which let's be honest, is where most of us in our 40s + have made most of our 'wealth'.

[sasguru]

Because it's a thread, and I responded to his first comment ... I hadn't been given the information about the kids going through school, and his unfortunate divorce, until after I had already responded.

I wasn't trying to be ignorant or arrogant, I was just surprised at how many contractors work for years and yet are still not financially well off, especially given the growth of the housing market over the same time which let's be honest, is where most of us in our 40s + have made most of our 'wealth'.

Ok I'll let you off then
Problem is property is a bit illiquid and like the OP I have private school fees to pay.
But I'm not moaning its all good.

[d000hg]

Why do you assume the two are mutually exclusive?

Absolutely a fair point. I have sniffed at a few such roles but I think getting in as remote from the off in such sectors, which seem to be more traditional, is tricky? It seems most people get a reputation and/or a relationship with their client before transitioning to remote work?

Getting a lucrative London role while working remotely from the NE would be wonderful for the warchest. I've perhaps taken it a bit TOO easy with cushy renewals.