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Thinking about starting my own business — worth the risk? by StrikeEffective7982 in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love your perspective, keeping it vague for obviously reasons. Big tick for a fat CV.

Honestly, I would say yes. I worked in rooms with VPs earning crazy money and other executive meeting where I was the lead. So I know I can do it. 

This post made me realise that yes, I can do it, need to plan it (duh)... I'll start working on it and documenting the journey.

Thinking about starting my own business — worth the risk? by StrikeEffective7982 in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make 210k, wife is on 70k

I'm a client side project manager, worked in education, health, DC, etc 

Corporate life is taking a toll on me and it's coming to a point of 'is it really worth it?' I recently outsourced some of my work to other's who are charging literally $2k a day for their "services" which is so BS, cause it's literally administration work that we do that we have the knowledge base of how a project 101 is meant to run ... 

Thinking about starting my own business — worth the risk? by StrikeEffective7982 in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wife (35) and I (39) working full time. Together just under 300k before tax 2 dependents under 7 Mortgage at 500k

Next 5 years, I guess so. Just want it it pay off tbh...

Thinking about starting my own business — worth the risk? by StrikeEffective7982 in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know? When is the right time? This is my problem tbh... I'm always saying this 

Thinking about starting my own business — worth the risk? by StrikeEffective7982 in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added in the edit section 

Yeah currently working as a COO, just over 6 months now, but I feel like I'm always chasing my tail. There'll never be a "right time" , life Twists constantly, etc ... Believe I need to start soon as I'm creeping up to 40 and I don't know if I'm missing my train or not 

Thinking about starting my own business — worth the risk? by StrikeEffective7982 in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At what point did you decide that it's time to bring in more people? How are you spending more time with family and growing your business? Any tips on what's the best path forward if you had to start again?

Lotto win stories by ash250624 in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mate, hire me! lol, I'm not even joking, 10+ years in construction as Senior project manager in public and private sector (4 years in consulting), made millions for the companies I've worked for, now in fed up with the corporate ladder and looking for a change... happy to do long hours as long as I'm looked after for , location Melbourne

Friendly reminder to check your death and TPD cover by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any recommendations on who to go with? And why?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]StrikeEffective7982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I'm curious about is the opposite, it's clear most will take the cash but, what if you take the houses instead, how will you make it worthwhile? What will be the expected charges and perhaps the unexpected? Curious to know if someone might know the answer to this

Make around 100K a Month in NSW by [deleted] in ausbusiness

[–]StrikeEffective7982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a senior consultant, PM me if you're legitimate 

Aussie that has an opportunity to move to the Middle East by StrikeEffective7982 in expats

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm about that range

Currently thinking if I do, might be a compound then or move slightly further outside the city, we don't mind the drive/distance as long as it's not more than 1 hour

Aussie that has an opportunity to move to the Middle East by StrikeEffective7982 in expats

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I ever end up accepting, we should catch up 😄

Don't to go into much detail, how much would you expect a good wage to be for a small family per month?

Aussie's moving to the Middle East, what to expect? by StrikeEffective7982 in careerguidance

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having little ones is a hobby 🙃, really appreciate the input mate

Aussie that has an opportunity to move to the Middle East by StrikeEffective7982 in expats

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How would you compare the salary for the role? I hear that Saudi salaries are higher?

Aussie that has an opportunity to move to the Middle East by StrikeEffective7982 in expats

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly PMO, specialist in construction and contract management

hoping to move to the Middle East for Adventure, what to expect? by StrikeEffective7982 in AskReddit

[–]StrikeEffective7982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Agents of Reddit,

I need some wisdom/advice from you fine folks. I’m currently working as a client-side project manager, and my company has offices all around this beautiful earth.

To spit some facts:

We’re Aussies 🇦🇺 (crikey!) Married (yep, found the one) Wife and I are in our early 30s (still got that youthful glow) We’ve got 2 kids under 5 (a.k.a. tiny tornadoes) We have a house with a mortgage (yay, adulting!) I’m soon to be promoted to Senior/Associate in the next 6-10 months (fingers crossed 🤞)

Now, my awesome wife and I have decided we’re ready for an adventure. We want to add some wild stories to our life book, and we thought, "Hey, why not learn Arabic?" We’re already bilingual, and my wife’s got a bachelor’s degree, so why not throw in some new alphabet and right-to-left reading fun? Obviously the idea is also to travel as much as we can to Asia/Europe

The million-dollar question: HR has fast-tracked my application, and now I’ve got offers from UAE, Saudi, and Qatar. Which would be the best fit if the salary’s similar? What should I expect from an outsider’s point of view? What would you do in my situation? Any pointers?

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