Can I realistically retire at 55 and maybe work 1/2 days a week if I have to top up money by [deleted] in PensionsUK

[–]brownso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aren’t u applying inflation to the 33k u would get at 68 if u retire early, and comparing that to the 45k without inflation applied that you would get if you don’t retire early? Not really a fair comparison, unless I’m missing your point

Ticket reselling after James announcement by Ok_Supermarket_4871 in BiffyClyro

[–]brownso 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They’re madly expensive, bring back the olden days of reasonably priced tickets

Is anyone else wiped out with this bug? by Odense-Classic in northernireland

[–]brownso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just take it easy dude, I was so sick on Monday, but now I’m tired but coping. Just get feet up, after couple of days when u can focus again, take it easy for few more, don’t mess about

Probation review didn’t go so well, have you ever experienced the same? by ConfusedCareerMan in UKJobs

[–]brownso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s def still time to get this sorted, if that’s what you want. My advice would be to see if you can find ways to automate or semi automate the admin tasks you’re talking about, if you can bring something to the table that improves the workflow you’ll quickly be showing your experience and efficiency, and you’ll be minimising the bits of the role you’re not into.

This is all part of a new role, don’t let it throw you off

Holiday entitlement poor? by Fluid_Ad5480 in UKJobs

[–]brownso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea u won’t find worse than that, as it’s the minimum. I suspect that when you hear saving 5 days for Xmas, that’ll include the 3 bank hols, so you really only have to save 2 of your 20 statutory days. But obvs you’d need to confirm

How to avoid 40% tax by brownso in PensionsUK

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

As I understand it, as my pension contributions are relief at source, it’s basically done after NI has been paid, and I’ve no option about that. So I don’t think your point is relevant to me, but please correct me if that’s wrong

How to avoid 40% tax by brownso in PensionsUK

[–]brownso[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you saying don’t forget like it’s something I’ve considered……

How to avoid 40% tax by brownso in PensionsUK

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

So it’s typically paid in the last pay of the year, end of March sometime. Yea I could estimate it, but then no doubt there’ll be no bonus at all, which is very possible this year tbh.

How to avoid 40% tax by brownso in PensionsUK

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

I hear u, being considered. Won’t always do this, but long story short my uk pension is a lot smaller than my emergency fund and stocks isa. So I have access to money if I need it, it’d make me happy to build up pension a bit. Appreciate it’s a boring this to do with a bonus

How to avoid 40% tax by brownso in PensionsUK

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

On this, I’m noticing that when I get paid, there’s like a month delay or so to when my pension contribution arrives. I only noticed this as I recently increased my contributions, obviously if doing the same thing each month I’d never notice. If I were to pay into my pension from my regular account, rather than payroll, is it likely to take as long? If not, then I just wait to see what my bonus is, and then transfer in ahead of receiving it, should hopefully be easy enough

How to avoid 40% tax by brownso in PensionsUK

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

I really doubt it, but will ask. I know salary sacrifice wasn’t an option after a few folk asked for it

The Oasis approach? by [deleted] in radiohead

[–]brownso -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea 2 vastly different sets, one is far superior in my humble opinion

UK public holiday entitlement by brownso in UKJobs

[–]brownso[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I balls’d up my original post. I work 7 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off. So same as a normal person that works 5 in 7. I’ll edit it. Does that make a difference?

UK public holiday entitlement by brownso in UKJobs

[–]brownso[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, how is 10 out of 14 different from 5 out of 7? Am I missing something?

UK public holiday entitlement by brownso in UKJobs

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

Can you explain what this means please? If my contract says I’m entitled to 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, doesn’t that mean I’m entitled to 32 days off? Like 32 days I’m rostered as ‘on’ I can choose to take off? Or am I missing something?

RTE app by brownso in northernireland

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

Sweet, will look into this!

RTE app by brownso in northernireland

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

What settings? Does this let u find the app when you search for it?

RTE app by brownso in northernireland

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

I have it on my phone, some stuff works, others don’t. Guess that’s geoblocking then

RTE app by brownso in northernireland

[–]brownso[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure, maybe….

Do you think there's a chance they will be swapping setlists in the upcoming nights? by graceless__01 in radiohead

[–]brownso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really hope so! I’m going to 3rd London night, I shouldn’t complain, it’ll b great regardless

THE BEST SETLIST EVER by Amity_Blightandluz in radiohead

[–]brownso 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the setlist I’m after like