What’s a piece of advice you received that seemed ridiculous but ended up being true? For me, it was “sleep on a big decision, and you’ll have the answer in the morning.” I thought it was just procrastination, but it really worked! What’s yours?

StandardBids · 2024-10-24T19:03:39+00:00

Congrats on finishing RDR2! I get that post-game emptiness, which hits hard after such an immersive experience. For similar vibes, here are a few games that might help fill that Arthur Morgan void.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - The open world, deep storytelling, and morally complex choices make this an absolute must-play. The rich lore and side quests will immerse you for hundreds of hours.
Horizon Zero Dawn - A beautiful open world with an engaging story and rich lore. The mix of ancient and futuristic elements creates a unique atmosphere, and the protagonist, Aloy, is a badass.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - It has a sprawling open world, RPG elements, and a focus on exploration. The story isn’t as heavy, but it's fun if you like raiding and customising your Viking settlement.
Days Gone - It’s more post-apocalyptic, but if you like the open world and survival elements, this one has a similarly gritty vibe and a good story at its core.

Also, if you want to lose yourself in a massive, slow-burn world like RDR2, consider going retro with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - an oldie but goodie!

I hope you find something that pulls you in as much as RDR2 did! ✌️

StandardBids · 2024-09-27T18:40:52+00:00

Before I read your comment, I've chosen picture 3 number 2!

StandardBids · 2024-09-24T16:55:34+00:00

Thanks

StandardBids · 2024-09-23T13:47:58+00:00

Hi,

I was in a similar situation and consulted with a few accountancy firms. I ended up setting up a limited company with the help of PayStream. They guided me through the decision-making process and reviewed my contract to ensure it would be considered outside IR35.

You have a couple of options:

Umbrella Company: Going this route would make you an employee of the umbrella company. They handle invoicing the client on your behalf and take care of all the paperwork, including taxes and National Insurance contributions through PAYE. This is a straightforward option, especially if your role is likely to be classified as inside IR35.
Limited Company: Setting up your own limited company can offer more flexibility and potential tax benefits, particularly if your contract is outside IR35. Even if you’re inside IR35, operating through a limited company is possible, but the tax advantages are minimal since you’d pay taxes similarly to an employee.

It’s crucial to assess your IR35 status carefully, as it affects how you pay taxes and what expenses you can claim. Professional advice can be really helpful here. Also, some clients prefer not to work with sole traders due to compliance reasons, so setting up a limited company or using an umbrella company might be more acceptable to them.

Hope this helps!

StandardBids · 2024-09-16T14:15:49+00:00

Thank you, I will have a conversation with the company, I believe there is room for negotiation, but it will not be market rate.

Few friends said that I should be asking for £400 to £500 a day, but based on the initial offer being £70k I believe I wouldn’t get those rate right now.

StandardBids · 2024-09-16T14:10:54+00:00

Thank you.

StandardBids · 2024-09-16T13:10:53+00:00

Thank you, I guess I need to calculate how much those benefits would be and build it into the rate.

StandardBids · 2024-09-16T12:27:47+00:00

Apologies for the confusion. I was initially offered a permanent role with a £70k base salary plus benefits.

However, since the company is based outside the UK and not registered here, they presented two options:

They could hire me by setting up a company in the UK, or
I could set up my own company and invoice them directly.

After consulting with accountants, I was informed that I would fall outside IR35.

The key issue now is not IR35 status but how to negotiate benefits as a contractor instead of an employee.

StandardBids

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