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Recent content by bigthumper
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Finally getting the hang of this contracting lark....
I like to buy myself something every-time I get a boom, makes the pressure of contracting worth-while!. Ducati Monster on order this time, as reward for a 6 month extension :-)- bigthumper
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- Forum: General
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How much was your warchest?
In my 30's, so yes, ultimate defeat sounds about right! :laugh Glad I went through the pain though, its all come good eventually...so far- bigthumper
- Post #74
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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How much was your warchest?
Setup Ltd company almost exactly 2 years ago. Had about 3k in bank, but permie job was a drag so left anyway. Took 2 months to get first Contract gig. Had to bail out of my flat and go back to parents until I could build a war-chest as I was completely broke. Since then I have bought a 300k...- bigthumper
- Post #72
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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How work out the equivalent rate for inside IR35?
I am finishing my PS, 4 month contract tomorrow as I have been deemed inside IR35 too. They have just asked if after a 1 week break, I come back on a 30% increase inside IR35. I will talk to my accountant of course, and seeing as I have relatively low exposure I may take it. Just thought I'd...- bigthumper
- Post #42
- Forum: IR35 Reform
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The official Budget 2017 DOOM thread
Yes, he was the original "Agent Orange" before Trump took that title!- bigthumper
- Post #254
- Forum: General
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The official Budget 2017 DOOM thread
NI Increase NI Increase I have been reading these posts for a while now, so thank you to everyone who has contributed and provided helpful insight to on-going developments so far! I have written to my local Tory MP (Fabricant) displaying my dismay at the NI increase against his party's...- bigthumper
- Post #252
- Forum: General
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First Timer Experience
Hi Everyone, I took the leap from perm to contract 3 months ago, and thought I would put down my experience to help and hopefully encourage others who are thinking of doing the same! I work in mainly IT 3rd line teams, project engineer, BAU and stuff like that . Firstly I wish I had saved more...- bigthumper
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- Forum: Welcome / FAQs
