Originally posted by SandyDown
View Post
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: Boomed!
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Boomed!"
Collapse
-
Well done!Originally posted by Bear View PostWasn't on the bench - 'twas a renewal. Can't afford to be on the bench at the mo - new house, new baby, new car.
Hence why I accepted a renewal without mentioning a rate rise!
I don't know about this doomed caper but in the gym last night two finance chaps "another house sold 1.2m and such n such for 800k' but "you can't get a mortgage these days", the other proclaims. "someone buying them", says the other...
Meanwhile I'm strapping on my nikes thinking... boy do I love contracting
Leave a comment:
-
Wasn't on the bench - 'twas a renewal. Can't afford to be on the bench at the mo - new house, new baby, new car.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostFor how long were you on the bench B?
This is my 3rd day on the bench and I'm freaking out here, I've only had 4 phone calls today.
Hence why I accepted a renewal without mentioning a rate rise!
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Bear View PostContract just got renewed today!

Edit: Oh yeah - just remembered that yesterday I also got a letter from HMRC saying I had overpaid my NIC contributions by £120.

Edit 2: Oh - and I'm picking up my new (old, but new to me) car later today


Well done!
Leave a comment:
-
For how long were you on the bench B?
This is my 3rd day on the bench and I'm freaking out here, I've only had 4 phone calls today.
Leave a comment:
-
Nice!Originally posted by Bear View PostContract just got renewed today!

Edit: Oh yeah - just remembered that yesterday I also got a letter from HMRC saying I had overpaid my NIC contributions by £120.

Edit 2: Oh - and I'm picking up my new (old, but new to me) car later today


A good day for bears, it appears
Leave a comment:
-
Congrats fella.
I have a couple of meetings this week to discuss some further potential projects.
toot toot.
Leave a comment:
-
Boomed!
Contract just got renewed today!

Edit: Oh yeah - just remembered that yesterday I also got a letter from HMRC saying I had overpaid my NIC contributions by £120.

Edit 2: Oh - and I'm picking up my new (old, but new to me) car later today
Last edited by Bear; 3 June 2008, 09:34.Tags: None
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Contractors warned as HMRC petitions to wind up ‘FCSA umbrella’ MyPay Today 05:06
- As JSL squeezes small umbrella companies, Healey must act Yesterday 03:43
- Healey’s Budget 2026 to-do list for IT contractor hiring Oct 5 05:05
- Contracting Awards 2026 winners: 2025’s victors refuse to let go Oct 2 06:23
- Autumn Budget 2026: 10 predictions for UK contractors Sep 29 00:08
- Is HMRC ‘cruelly seeking to transfer debts’ to MSC contractors? Sep 28 06:37
- IT contractor demand climbed in August 2026 to 40-month high Sep 25 04:53
- 5 steps before your client ‘does a Foreign Office’ and puts 90% of contractors inside IR35 Sep 24 01:11
- Luke’s Story: “I knew it was a loan. But they changed the rules.” Sep 23 00:00
- I registered my company with my home address. Whoops. Here's what Companies House shows the world about you Sep 22 13:06

Leave a comment: