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Do you think you will still be 'working' in IT in 5 years?

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    #11
    Another option: Probably, but not in this country.

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      #12
      No, cus I will be 50 in April and retiring from the game.

      PZZ

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        #13
        Originally posted by pzz76077 View Post
        No, cus I will be 50 in April and retiring from the game.

        PZZ
        You'll retire extra early if you don't stop adding your highly arritating signature - PZZ

        ATW

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          #14
          Originally posted by vandiss View Post
          Another option: Probably, but not in this country.
          Good point. Too late to add it as a poll option now though.

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            #15
            Originally posted by Platypus View Post
            I have legacy skills. I'd be amazed if I could even get another contract after this one
            Surely there must be an organisation still using punched cards.
            "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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              #16
              Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
              I just voted Andyw.
              WHS.

              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.

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                #17
                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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                  #18
                  Originally posted by DeepBlue View Post
                  Hopefully 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.
                  please note that you will most likely require in the area of 4mill - it shouldn't change the plan too much
                  "Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View Post
                    please note that you will most likely require in the area of 4mill - it shouldn't change the plan too much
                    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.

                    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?!

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                      #20
                      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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