Paddington on £35k

**DimPrawn** · 1 December 2006, 11:14

FFS, I wouldn't even argue with him. Just say "do you know how much it costs to run two Gallardos these days?"

HTH

Threaded.

**Sockpuppet** · 1 December 2006, 11:20

Originally posted by DimPrawn

FFS, I wouldn't even argue with him. Just say "do you know how much it costs to run two Gallardos these days?"

Is it bad that I had to google what a "Gallardo" was. Ovbiously dont earn that much.

Is that like the male version of pretty woman "ver-sase" not versaci

**NoddY** · 1 December 2006, 11:37

Just goes to show work doesn't pay. Why don't you join the speculation economy and become a property developer?

**lws** · 1 December 2006, 12:21

Originally posted by Sockpuppet

Got into an argument with a PIMP this morning.

He said that he had a job in Paddington for £35k to which I responded that there is no way I could afford to live within a reasonable distance on that. (I.e. within an hours commute) and that if I did the buying a house would be out of the question.....and you all knows I hate renting.

Anyone got an idea of rail card costs / housing costs near london so I can prove to him that taking a 20k paycut and a move to the most expensive place in the country is not a good idea.

He's at my current agents so I can tell him to go screw as he's just lined up an extension for me.

Edit: ust turning this into a rant......he should see my current rate and know that I am going to turn this down so why ask me in the first place grrrrrrrr .......

Are you a permie or a contractor?

**tim123** · 1 December 2006, 12:36

Assuming that you don't have a family to house you can buy a one bed within walking distance of Slough station for 125K. A three bed will cost you 180K.

ISTM that you don't actually find many properties out in the sticks for very much less. This "Living within commuting distance of London is unaffordable" lark is a falacy. What people mean is "I can't live in an up market area within commuting distance of London". Slough may not be the nicest place in the world, but it's only dingy, it isn't unsafe.

tim

**BoredBloke** · 1 December 2006, 12:41

You don't have to justify yourself to him. If the moeny is not worth it then tell him. Pick a rate you would be happy with and tell him you'll do it for that.

I'd love to know how they place people into these types of roles. On that rate, after tax you'll be pulling in about 2k a month. You'll struggle to rent let alone buy on that salary in that location

**Xenophon** · 1 December 2006, 14:10

Originally posted by Sockpuppet

Is it bad that I had to google what a "Gallardo" was. Ovbiously dont earn that much.

Is that like the male version of pretty woman "ver-sase" not versaci

Yes it is bad and it is Versace.

**Sockpuppet** · 1 December 2006, 14:20

Argh he just keeps phoning me....

Although they are not prepared to be "flexible" on the location

Still no rate increase though

**ratewhore** · 1 December 2006, 14:24

tell him to poke it then!!

Seems to me you already know the answer...

Paddington on £35k