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Wilmslow-esque whinge: Friends who don't understand our ways of working
You need to divert attention away from yourself by pointing out that your friend is on £500+ per day (£110k divided by 220 working days) plus no doubt has pension benefits. Start making comments about his wedge in front of your other mates and remind them that just a self-employed one-man-band who doesn't even get sick pay or a pension.
I have a permie colleague who is just dying to know what I earn, he's all but asked me outright. I've had the usual discussion that my day rate may sound high compared to his, but what with his pension (which he's admitted is generous and substantial) he's much better off then me.
EDIT: I also tell people that I've not had a payrise in 10 years (which is sadly true).
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