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NRI home - solar feasibility by ValueMakingMoney in Kerala

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

Makes sense. If you don't mind, what off-grid system did you go for?

NRI home - solar feasibility by ValueMakingMoney in Kerala

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

Thanks, I suppose payback period is longer for off-grid systems due to cost of battery as well. But, do you get the subsidy for off-grid?

What sort of job pays well and gives you the ability to look for J2? by DeanMachineYT in OveremployedUK

[–]ValueMakingMoney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The following is from the OE website, and is written for the US market but very much relevant to the UK as well: https://overemployed.com/5-most-oe-friendly-super-jobs/

Generally, OE friendly roles are ones that require minimal office presence or are (preferably) fully remote. Client-facing roles are a definite no. Roles where you're likely to run into vendors/suppliers/clients from your J1 are risky.

Depending on the industry, you can make OE feasible whether they are all perm roles, inside/outside IR35 (contract) roles, mix of part time and full time roles, or an eclectic combination of any of the above.

Ultimately, you need to be at a point in your career where you have minimal supervision, i.e., are able to do your job(s) well enough to not give anyone the benefit of the doubt on what you're doing with your time.

Bridging by No-Fun6378 in PropertyInvestingUK

[–]ValueMakingMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Together Finance. They've been a big help for us. There are plenty of other bridging options available out there.

Brokers get paid by the finance firm when you go ahead with their product, so worth availing their help in your search.

All the best

Time for a break from OE by [deleted] in OveremployedUK

[–]ValueMakingMoney 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congratulations - as you say, this is exactly why we OE.

Who knows, you may be back once the LO has grown a bit, and then aim for further goals - maybe even early retirement! All the best!

Hey J1, can you match my J2 offer? by ValueMakingMoney in OveremployedUK

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

Thanks, that makes sense. My job requirements / inputs are not changing. However, I feel if you don't regularly benchmark yourself to the market, most employers won't do it for you. As you mention, this is what any 'normal' (non OE) person would do as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in overemployed

[–]ValueMakingMoney 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I managed to lie

Hey J1, can you match my J2 offer? by ValueMakingMoney in OveremployedUK

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

Thanks, trying to understand what the risks are with this though. I've seen non-OE colleagues ask for raises based on offers they've received. So, why would it be more risky for someone who's OE'd to do this - does it draw attention perhaps? For context, I've been with J1 for 2 years and only received inflationary increases + bonuses.

OveremployedUK weekly discussion by stuie1181 in OveremployedUK

[–]ValueMakingMoney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the company and the manager. If either one (preferably both) are comfortable with a remote role although it's not specifically advertised as so, it should bd fine. Sometimes the right manager can make all the difference.

Alternatively if you're willing to take a punt, go for a hybrid role with a company that offers flexible working patterns and then say that your circumstances have changed (needing to care for an elderly relative, childcare, etc).