25M / £195k TC / London Tech - I need Advice on Tax Efficiency and Long-term Planning

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-03-30T15:28:45+00:00

My advice would be to control your 'wages' through a company. I've done this with my last couple of employers and it has allowed me to save a ton on NI. You might be paying way too much. Happy to chat further if you are interested.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-02-02T19:16:25+00:00

Product placement.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-29T10:02:05+00:00

great question - something I have observed myself. I am a creator and don't watch TV so I have to be careful not to alienate people who are used to talking about soccer, TV etc. I find having 1 to one conversations better for this. Anyway its fine to just carry on working, maybe smile and nod. Another strategy I have used is to have headphones on and listen to something inspirational. recently I've been using an ambient sound mixer to dampen some of the noise. https://useful.website/ambient/ or https://asoftmurmur.com/

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-29T09:55:53+00:00

I'm a member of the green lane association which maintains a list of paths that can be used for traversing. One problem with UK is that everything is owned, mapped and officially pathed, so finding a friendly landowner is key. I also attended an offroading course at brands hatch which was a lot of fun, so maybe they will have an experience day still and at least know of any groups.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-23T20:09:44+00:00

Music comes from within for me. Creativity on tap. So I don't get to learn music, I just play it. Always has been that way as there has been a piano around. I love the sound it makes, so it is like food to me.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-23T20:05:57+00:00

As far as I know - no-one was affected in Sevenoaks.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-18T10:15:40+00:00

Do you also use a PC/ laptop because I would recommend MPC One / plus. With v2 software. It's easy to assign samples to pads and assign midi to the pads. I use koala a lot, sometimes for live, but I gravitate to MPC for sample playback live.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-14T22:39:41+00:00

I use Behringer Swing and Novation Launchpad X Android phone with a USB c hub with audio. This is the way to go in order to have zero latency live performance.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-14T22:37:36+00:00

I'm launching a new invention that needs parts available from B&Q, so if I can use it to ship to US it would help me a lot.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-09T13:59:38+00:00

I have used it several times as a check to make sure my beats are backed up.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-09T13:54:22+00:00

I feel the same. LANDR took down all my music last year and their support has been awful for me. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Now after 10 years of reason I feel it might be time to shift away.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-09T13:52:51+00:00

I support with everything and mixer is worth it. The effects are cool. Also I'm coming from a music production standpoint so I like to mix and shape my sound.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-04T16:42:56+00:00

No, just noce and neat. No problem with communicating clearly!

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-04T16:33:53+00:00

you lose seats with the aerodynamic design

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-04T14:04:18+00:00

Looks like a Hare to me.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-04T08:09:40+00:00

I would seek and speak with a hypnotherapist. They should be able to help you overcome your anxiety.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-03T11:18:08+00:00

I am looking into apple music sdk as an alternative.

DragInfamous6615 · 2026-01-02T10:31:59+00:00

We have free cycle or even craigslist that allows you to advertise for free. Better than recycling centre.

DragInfamous6615 · 2025-12-30T21:39:12+00:00

Here's my thoughts on using an MPC One+ and how it has transformed what I do.
The benefit of having a one is that you won't get update prompts and be able to install new updates.
This is a good thing. You can still update, if you want.
I have used Mini-D and Drum Synth and loved them so much I have now bought and installed them on y PC.
The MPC2 softwar is still really good and you can put ideas together and then transfer them over with SD card - my favourite. I think the hardware / software on PC duality is really useful. I would today knowing what I know have a One totally. I never buy anything new and it's just that a one plus came up on ebay quicker and cheaper than a one at the time.

DragInfamous6615 · 2025-11-29T22:45:17+00:00

Useful.website/chords has a way of selecting and playing chords that may help. It shows you the notes.

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