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Wouldn't bother going down this route, it's extremely unlikely to happen.Originally posted by 2uk View PostSolution 1:
If you mange to find someone to replace you in the studio you are leaving behind , you lose nothing. But this has proven very hard ! Impossible.
You'll find them if you look hard enough but I wouldn't stay in one long term, OK if you are having a night on the tiles and need somewhere to crash, but that's about it.Originally posted by 2uk View PostSolution 2:
I have seen hotels/bedsits advertised on the internet for about 33 pounds , but in reality I have never encountered one. 33 Pounds works out about 1000 pounds /month which is quite acceptable. If you will be losing up to 1500 in deposit/residue then going in a hotel can save you money. 40GBP + hotels seems too of a waste for long-term stay – months.
Worth doing if you just want somewhere to live and I bet you can get an underwear model back there who won't mind (I'm sure they have women modelling size 20 undies somewhere....)Originally posted by 2uk View PostSolution 3:
There are some deserted villages ( like the one I am in ) where the Landlords are so desperate they will agree on a rolling contract* with 2 weeks leave notice. ( problem is most underwear models sign you off immediately )
Originally posted by 2uk View PostSolution 4:
My longterm/wannabe solution seems to be – getting 4 – 5 BTL studios at key places in the UK. ( close to all motorways ) . Rent them all out. When a contract comes up , give the closest tenant 1 month notice to get out. ( Yes I am that bad ). During the first month spend circa 2 K in a hotel.
Never going to happen. The only tenants you will get will be professional bad tenants. To make a BTL viable you need long term tenants that aren't a pain in the ass, that BTL mortgage has got to be paid somehow and if all your flats are empty how are you going to pay them?
Secondly what are you going to do if they refuse to move out? Have you ever tried to evict a squatter (walking in and hitting them will only get you locked up, the rights are stacked against you as al landlord)?
Try Ardesco Solution 5!
put your back seats down and pop a small mattress in your car. This way you can keep your car in the work car park so that you are literally 1 min away from work. No commute in the morning, you can always ask a permie to knock on your window on their way past so that you get a free wake up call and everybody will know that you have an A3 'Babe magnet' and you are sure to get thousands of women flinging themselves at you. You will also be guaranteed an extension by showing how loyal you are to the job by being on hand at every minute of the day and you will deffo get a big rate rise on extension.
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What is he on about?
2UK = Indian chap or even Eastern European.
I'd say Indian as he prefers studio flats.
BTW, you sound very professional in your approach to IT and generally. We could do with a few more like you!!!!!Comment
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I would have thought a caravan was the ideal option for a deranged stalker like yourself. After all, these models you obsess about presumably keep moving to get away from you - if you're mobile, they can't escape.Comment
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I am white. And WTF do you mean ? I have been 10 years in IT and know perhaps three times what u know.Originally posted by Dow Jones View Post2UK = Indian chap or even Eastern European.
I'd say Indian as he prefers studio flats.
BTW, you sound very professional in your approach to IT and generally. We could do with a few more like you!!!!!Comment
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Yes because on a board full of mainly IT professionals you are without doubt the most experienced one among us.....Originally posted by 2uk View PostI am white. And WTF do you mean ? I have been 10 years in IT and know perhaps three times what u know.
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I am native IT and it has been my profession for a deacade after being my hobby. I am not one of those switchers that were in Police or Army or gardening and did It for 3 years.Originally posted by Ardesco View PostYes because on a board full of mainly IT professionals you are without doubt the most experienced one among us.....
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Because there aren't any people in the police force or the army that know anything about IT......Originally posted by 2uk View PostI am native IT and it has been my profession for a deacade after being my hobby. I am not one of those switchers that were in Police or Army or gardening and did It for 3 years.

Oh and we are all obviously switchers as well.....

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Okay I am here to diffuse the situation! Sooooo... I think we should all move on from the A3 subject and also move on from how long or how qualified/professional 2uk is. Play nicely!
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FFS, I was just getting the popcorn out.Originally posted by Katie View PostOkay I am here to diffuse the situation! Sooooo... I think we should all move on from the A3 subject and also move on from how long or how qualified/professional 2uk is. Play nicely!
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