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  • Whorty
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    But not Finance Managers, BAs, Systems Managers .... so we'll be ok for now.

    I see personal trainers are safe too, so you'll be in work for some years to come

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by Whorty View Post

    Given the monotonous frequency you post this exact same statement, it looks like your account has already been automated.
    Its alright you won't be replaced

    https://www.replacedbyrobot.info/65742/hairdresser

    “Hairdresser” will never be replaced by robots.

    This job is ranked #176 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
    Sadly accountants are going

    https://www.replacedbyrobot.info/696...s-and-auditors

    100 % Chance of Automation


    “Accountants and Auditors” will definitely be replaced by robots.

    This job is ranked #589 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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  • GitMaster69
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    They still got me xD but yeah looking at other countries atm

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  • DoctorStrangelove
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    Open the pod bay doors, HAL
    I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that
    Daisy Daisy give me your answer do...

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  • Whorty
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    Wait for automation.
    Given the monotonous frequency you post this exact same statement, it looks like your account has already been automated.

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by dsc View Post
    U

    As for raping middle classes, it will sooner or later happen everywhere, someone needs to pay to keep the economies running (and no it won't be the uber rich and uber poor have no money).
    Too true. Wait for automation.

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  • dsc
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    UK is still attractive from a tax point of view, compare it to most European countries and you'd pay more there. On the other hand if you do a lot of business with EU, there's now significant obstacles, visas etc. so it's probably easier to reside in mainland Europe (or elsewhere for that matter).

    As for raping middle classes, it will sooner or later happen everywhere, someone needs to pay to keep the economies running (and no it won't be the uber rich and uber poor have no money).

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  • _V_
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    Originally posted by Paddy View Post
    There is a huge black economy in the UK this is especially so in London. I am not talking about plumbers being paid in cash but massive amounts of drug dealing and dodgy deals that are financing entire extended families.
    Netherlands is already a narco state.

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...to-narco-state

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  • Paddy
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    There is a huge black economy in the UK this is especially so in London. I am not talking about plumbers being paid in cash but massive amounts of drug dealing and dodgy deals that are financing entire extended families.

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  • Whorty
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    Originally posted by Gibbon View Post
    Flippin tulipty hell, how did that happen? I'm (with Mrs G) in the top 3%. Never done this calc before.

    Left school at 16 with 5 mediocre O levels, down and out divorcee at 32 and now top 3% at 55.

    Then again I still spend like I'm on 30K apart from the house, which is 1/3 of net worth. I've tried spending more but can't do with the high luxury stuff, tried the cars, hookers(german), champagne and hotels but prefer a wife, good B&B and a Passat. Only thing I do spend on is books.
    It is interesting once you add in property and pension ... then you realilse just how p*ss poor most people's pension is, and how little capital they must have in their properties.

    I certainly don't feel rich, and yet being in top 6% I'm clearly not poor. I still live within my salary every month, saving at least £1-2k of it ... although feck knows why as I have no one to leave it to!
    Last edited by Whorty; 28 November 2022, 19:37.

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  • Gibbon
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    Flippin tulipty hell, how did that happen? I'm (with Mrs G) in the top 3%. Never done this calc before.

    Left school at 16 with 5 mediocre O levels, down and out divorcee at 32 and now top 3% at 55.

    Then again I still spend like I'm on 30K apart from the house, which is 1/3 of net worth. I've tried spending more but can't do with the high luxury stuff, tried the cars, hookers(german), champagne and hotels but prefer a wife, good B&B and a Passat. Only thing I do spend on is books.
    Last edited by Gibbon; 28 November 2022, 17:55. Reason: Can't spell!

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  • Whorty
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    Originally posted by jamesbrown View Post

    Nevermind, we're all considerably richer than scootie.

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  • Whorty
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    Originally posted by _V_ View Post

    Damn you rich handsome bastard!

    I am only in the top 14%.
    Sounds like you're trying to dodge making a donation to my "Help Whorty" fund ....

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  • jamesbrown
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    Originally posted by _V_ View Post

    Damn you rich handsome bastard!

    I am only in the top 14%.
    Nevermind, we're all considerably richer than scootie.

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by _V_ View Post

    Damn you rich handsome bastard!

    I am only in the top 14%.
    Its the TT hairdresser that put him over the edge!

    I'm not going to boast, as I am considerably richer than yow...

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