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7 positive things about living in London
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7 positive things about living in London
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
You forgot no. 8.
You can sell your 1 bed above a kebab shop in Hackney and buy 3 houses in Germany.Hard Brexit now!
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Sure the roaming countryside around these 3 houses smells a lot better too."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Last time I was in the German countryside it smelt of manure.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostSure the roaming countryside around these 3 houses smells a lot better too.
But you're probably used to that stench since it's similar to what emanates from your gob.Hard Brexit now!
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Try brushing your teeth."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Yup, earning £80k per year to spend £12k on train fares instead of that £68k job in Bristol. Makes perfect sense.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThere is only 1 good thing about London. Jobs."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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You could choose to live in London. You'd only have to spend ~£140 per month on a Zone 1-3 Travelcard and have an extra £10k to play with :-)Originally posted by scooterscot View PostYup, earning £80k per year to spend £12k on train fares instead of that £68k job in Bristol. Makes perfect sense.You're awesome! Get yourself a t-shirt.Comment
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And then £600K for a terraced house.Originally posted by squarepeg View PostYou could choose to live in London. You'd only have to spend ~£140 per month on a Zone 1-3 Travelcard and have an extra £10k to play with :-)
Seems a bargain for that £70K job.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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