Originally posted by VectraMan
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And guess what he does now?
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take £100K as blowing money. Holidays, meals & money to family etc.
pay off mortgage, buy a few rental properties, Gilts etc.
Contract 3- 6 months a year travel / mess about the rest.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostAnd anyone who thinks setting up a business which fails makes you an idiot really doesn't know squat.
Would it have hurt to place a substantial amount in some safe assets, accounts for the long term in case things went belly up? Obviously too boring for this guy.Comment
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostMaybe, but he obviously just expected the boom to keep going and going as he states the credit crunch did most of the damage. He obviously didn't plan for any down side which should be common sense..Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostMy business doesn't fail because I'm prudent in my financial matters, plan long term and don’t squander cash on unnecessary luxury items as this person did...Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostYes but you're a wannabee academic.
Most people surely have some other interest outside work which they could pursue more fully if they were work free.
Just trying to make more to consume more is an empty place to be IMHO.
Just bought this, my idea of conspicuous consumption.
Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World: Amazon.co.uk: Richard J.A. Talbert: BooksBut I discovered nothing else but depraved, excessive superstition. Pliny the youngerComment
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Worth noting for all those who want to start a business:
Startup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic Brain
71% of all startups fail within 10 years.
which basically means if you do start a business it will probably fail.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWorth noting for all those who want to start a business:
Startup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic Brain
71% of all startups fail within 10 years.
which basically means if you do start a business it will probably fail.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWorth noting for all those who want to start a business:
Startup Business Failure Rate By Industry | Statistic Brain
71% of all startups fail within 10 years.
which basically means if you do start a business it will probably fail.Businesses with Best Rate of Success After Fifth Year
1 Religious OrganizationsComment
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Originally posted by badger7579 View PostMy business doesn't fail because I'm prudent in my financial matters, plan long term and don’t squander cash on unnecessary luxury items as this person did...
Would it have hurt to place a substantial amount in some safe assets, accounts for the long term in case things went belly up? Obviously too boring for this guy.
Sounds as if she urged him into some of their riskier ventures, and what else could he do to avoid marital strife or even her walking out?Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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