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Size of Warchest?
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There is only one good size: "growing". If it ain't go back to permiedom and make you're your pension contributions are sorted.Comment
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Originally posted by kandr View PostBigger house better car, prettier women, great food, latest gadgets......Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostBigger knobs.Comment
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Originally posted by kandr View PostJust go for it, you can always go back to permie if you fail.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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be wise, pay off any debts, overpay on your mortage, don't tell your other half how much your earning, stash money in accounts with a pass book only
upgrade your lifestyle by becoming freer then the next man no debt means you are your own bossComment
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Originally posted by filthy1980 View Postbe wise, pay off any debts, overpay on your mortage, don't tell your other half how much your earning, stash money in accounts with a pass book onlyOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by Clippy View PostRasesh, do you like films about Galdiators?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI don't think getting a permie job is that easy right now either. Especially if you're tainted as a contractor.Comment
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Originally posted by filthy1980 View Postupgrade your lifestyle by becoming freer then the next man no debt means you are your own boss
Originally posted by filthy1980 View Postdon't tell your other half how much your earning
Expensive toys are nice but not having to take gigs miles away or being able to take nice long breaks between gigs and spend time with the family is nicer.
I usually build my warchest up at the end of a contract to a year just in case, but at the start of a contract, let it drop a bit. My mortgage is also offset so I could even eat into that worst case but as someone else said - it depends on your attitude to risk.Back at the coal faceComment
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