Another option: Probably, but not in this country.
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Do you think you will still be 'working' in IT in 5 years?
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You'll retire extra early if you don't stop adding your highly arritating signature - PZZOriginally posted by pzz76077 View PostNo, cus I will be 50 in April and retiring from the game.
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Good point. Too late to add it as a poll option now though.Originally posted by vandiss View PostAnother option: Probably, but not in this country.Comment
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Surely there must be an organisation still using punched cards.Originally posted by Platypus View PostI have legacy skills. I'd be amazed if I could even get another contract after this one
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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WHS.Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostI just voted Andyw.
Plus there was no poll option for working in IT outside the UK.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Erm, I'll still be in IT, but it won't be in the UK, as that's in it's death throes. Which do I tick?Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.
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please note that you will most likely require in the area of 4mill - it shouldn't change the plan too muchOriginally posted by DeepBlue View PostHopefully employing someone to do most of the work for me, but yes. Still in IT. Will take me more than 5 years to stash away my 1.5mill 'retirement' pot when I can start doing random crap.
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Well I'd not stop working with 1.5mil in the bank. Just work to cover my outgoings, let the pot grow until "retirement" age.Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Postplease note that you will most likely require in the area of 4mill - it shouldn't change the plan too much
Or just get that catamaran and sail around the Caribbean living off fish, rum and seafood... yo ho yo ho a pirates life for me?!Comment
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5 years ago I would have replied "I hope not"
Then I couldn't get a gig.
Then I left IT.
Then I was offered a great gig, 5 mins from home. Which I turned down.
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