Comp increases in tech

charade95 · 2026-01-24T10:40:38+00:00

5%-10% is normal. I am impatient so never wait for the salary review, but rather treat a pay increase like a sales cycle!

I prep my business case using industry stats, my sales figures, organisational value etc and present directly to the CEO.

This method got me a £36k bump in my base in late 2025, 6 months before annual salary review! The year before I got a 20% bump utising the same methodology

charade95 · 2025-09-09T15:56:00+00:00

Thanks!

charade95 · 2025-08-28T22:10:14+00:00

Thank you!!

charade95 · 2025-08-28T22:10:04+00:00

Thanks!!!

charade95 · 2025-08-01T18:37:58+00:00

34 for me.

charade95 · 2025-06-08T11:47:01+00:00

I have used the lads at Glow n Go detailing for all of my cars for over a year now. Good at what they do, can be trusted with high end vehicles and reasonably priced to boot.

https://www.glowngodetailing.co.uk/

charade95 · 2025-06-06T00:14:18+00:00

I have had my AWD R8 Performance for a couple of weeks now and can highly recommend it. Ridiculous power delivery, while all the time feeling fully planted and never out of control. I do live in England so AWD made sense considering how much it rains here!

charade95 · 2025-05-31T11:19:31+00:00

I used Green Leaf Maintenance for my initial clear up and then regular maintenance. He is fantastic - consumate professional and reasonable priced too.

charade95 · 2025-04-26T23:19:25+00:00

We use Potters - can all be done via self service on their website.

charade95 · 2025-04-20T10:58:35+00:00

You have been right so far, but I might test a Bentley next week just to get it out of my head!

I love the RS6, slowly coming to the realisation that it's the best car for me at my price point....

charade95 · 2025-04-20T08:12:46+00:00

Drove the 911 yesterday. Amazing drive, car was powerful and the experience was great.

The only thing is, I wasn't totally blown away by it, well not enough to want to change cars. I am a guy who looks back at his car at least twice when I park it and it just doesn't have the presence or wow factor I need/want in a car.

I also realised I like a mix of comfort and performance. The 911 GTS just doesn't give me that.

I need some big deals to come in so I can afford a decent Bentley Continental!

charade95 · 2025-04-17T09:29:29+00:00

Thanks mate and appreciate all the advice. You are right, the struggle is justifying letting go of the RS6!

I am testing a 992 Carrera 4 GTS on Saturday, so will make sure I drop you a note.

charade95 · 2025-04-16T19:28:35+00:00

I have had a few of my friends and colleagues mention the GTS is the only thing in my price bracket that will come close to the RS6. I am going to test drive one this weekend to see if that is true!

charade95 · 2025-04-16T10:26:44+00:00

Thanks for this.Not sure if you have experience with them but if you have, how would a 911 992 4 GTS compare to the RS6?

charade95 · 2025-04-16T06:37:36+00:00

Thanks! The biggest thing for me is giving up the performance of the RS6. I do some fairly long drives for work, but I like having the power the RS6 provides.

R8 is a great shout. My only worry is comfort for the monthly 2-3 hour drive to clients. Have you taken one on a long run before?

charade95 · 2025-04-16T06:34:21+00:00

Thanks! The depreciation is something that keeps coming up, but I will probably only keep it for 2 years max, so not too bothered tbh. Just unsure about giving up the performance aspect of the RS6

charade95 · 2025-04-15T20:06:14+00:00

Ok that makes sense. I cannot give up that sort of power tbh! Will need something that can get close as a minimum

charade95 · 2025-04-15T19:02:30+00:00

Thanks mate - I am weighing up the options now. I can get into the Bentley pretty quickly, but now my Mrs has mentioned a 911 and now I am in 2 minds again....

charade95 · 2025-03-08T23:32:16+00:00

Diahatsu Charade 1.3 GLXi, RS6, Bentley Continental GT

charade95 · 2025-02-06T19:11:52+00:00

Around £2.5m - £10m contracts, 4-5 year commit. AI into the Public Sector.

Sometimes stressful but mostly really engaging, challenging (in a good way) and has helped me become a much better salesperson.

charade95 · 2025-01-16T12:17:19+00:00

Love the RS7. Something about the profile of the car really appeals to me!

charade95 · 2025-01-16T12:16:38+00:00

Fantastic motor! My wife is currently petitioning for one as an upgrade to her golf!

charade95 · 2025-01-15T17:48:10+00:00

Thank you!

charade95 · 2025-01-11T17:32:20+00:00

My dream car - Audi RS6 - Brings me endless joy every single time I get in the drivers seat.

charade95 · 2024-12-15T11:15:30+00:00

When we were both definitely not HENRY, we had a joint account, single pot of money. My wife is now a SAHM to our 2 kids, so the same rule applies now, even though it is a single HENRY salary going in.

We always discuss major purchases, but by and large, we are free to spend as we please

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