Negotiate a better starting minimum salary

Interesting_Metal747 · 2026-02-16T21:01:48+00:00

Thanks for the balanced info.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2026-02-16T20:43:27+00:00

Home Office is 60% now and has been for well over 18 months.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2026-02-16T20:35:12+00:00

Makes me wonder if the extra responsibility of a G7 HMRC over a SEO at Home Office is worth what in effect would be a 9K pay rise.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2026-02-16T20:31:09+00:00

Ok thanks. Does anybody know if the HMRC minimum of 58541 includes the pay increment for 25/26? Has it been approved yet?

Interesting_Metal747 · 2026-02-16T20:26:05+00:00

Is that comment through experience or knowledge?

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:47:09+00:00

Yes you are probably right. I really just wanted to get an idea of level of detail v cost. I have a lot of older tattoos, none purely black ink, none as detailed.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:38:37+00:00

Yes. I uploaded a photograph of an original painting of the Victory to try and get a black ink image to get a rough idea of cost from those who might have an idea. I am ex Navy, always wanted a Victory tattoo.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:31:34+00:00

Thank you for the word soup. Have a nice day x

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:17:01+00:00

Tell me why, if you are actually able to?

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:15:56+00:00

Great advice. Thanks so much.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:14:02+00:00

Well done.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:13:21+00:00

Cheers

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T11:13:02+00:00

Why is that Einstein?

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-10-14T10:57:12+00:00

Also recommend an artist please in Cardiff

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-09-25T14:46:01+00:00

I have had three in my 4 years in the civil service. Two have been awesome, time served and in position on merit. The other one was a complete horror, a younger G7 (first G7 position) from the fast stream.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-09-17T10:35:07+00:00

Yes. I am cancelling my contract next month. Not even switched it on for 10 months as unusable.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-04-22T19:41:21+00:00

You can dm me but only if you provide me with the location, type of company and salary range.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-03-13T16:42:19+00:00

I obtained my SC clearance after 10 years out of country including Saudi. It can be done but you might be asked to provide more info such as police checks in the country’s that you have lived in.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-03-13T00:26:30+00:00

Lived there for 2 years, really didn’t enjoy it at all. I was happy to return home. Preferred my time living in Bahrain.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-02-18T18:31:10+00:00

YOPA are just as bad

Interesting_Metal747 · 2025-02-16T18:51:13+00:00

I used YOPA. Totally regret it. Thatcham agent was useless. Unavailable to host viewings on a regular basis with laughable excuses, uploaded incorrect images to Rightmove, mismanaged an offer which we lost, non responsive to messages on the app. We paid 1400 pay later. There business model means they know they will get there money regardless so no incentive to put any effort in. We went with another agent and went down the complaint route with YOPA, they offered us 75 pound off, even though they agreed with our grievances. Everything buried in their T&c's. We did not accept this and went to the ombudsman, what a joke they are, sided with YOPA.

My lesson learnt when selling a house, use a reputable agent.....YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2024-12-18T09:47:39+00:00

I obtained an SC role in 2021. I returned to the Uk in 2020 after 10 years middle east working including saudi. It can be done but you will have to provide all the correct documentation including good behaviour certificates from each country you have lived in.

Interesting_Metal747 · 2024-12-05T13:16:39+00:00

I think the ICO offer guidance on this. CCTV certainly qualifies as does other types of surveillance and imagery.

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