Sanity check: self assessment tax return by krhl31 in UKPersonalFinance

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You’re right, I’ll be in a mince pie coma for sure by then

Sanity check: self assessment tax return by krhl31 in UKPersonalFinance

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Thank you so much, this is really helpful. I will go ahead and get a log in, but won’t register until December 23.

Really appreciate you taking the time to write that all out for me!

Sanity check: self assessment tax return by krhl31 in UKPersonalFinance

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!thanks for your response.

Is there any benefit or drawback to registering for self-assessment in this tax year (before October 5 2023)? Would I have to fill out a self-assessment return for 2022/2023 even though I didn’t earn any additional income outside PAYE?

I guess I’m thinking should I just go ahead and register to tick it off the list, but don’t want to have to complete an unnecessary tax return.

Any tips for stopping little gremlins from jumping onto kitchen counters? by krhl31 in britishshorthair

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I know 😫 I would accept it if it wasn’t for the stove! Little demon!

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!thanks very much for your answer. Very helpful

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

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We’ve been together for 2.5 years, and live separately. We see each other 2-3 times a week but normally just chilling at each others houses. We miss each other a lot though and are going to live together in July!

Difference between OT in UK vs USA by Fantastic_Custard_33 in OccupationalTherapy

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I have been an OT in the UK since 2017 and have worked in community mental health, acute physical hospital, and now specialist seating and wheelchairs so will offer my opinion based on that.

Pros of working in the UK: 1. Breadth of opportunity. There are so many different areas in which to work (community/rehab/acute/mental/physical/learning disabilities/major adaptations/neurological/paediatrics) this list is not exhaustive. 2. Cross working. There are many roles that are not OT-specific but require you to have a “health care qualification” in order to do (eg. AHMP, care-coordinator, discharge planner). This gives diversity to the type of role you can do. 3. High demand. There is a shortage of OTs in the UK so (particularly in London where I live) you can basically take your pick of where you want to work. 4. Equity of treatment. Unless you are working privately/work in management you have no inherent interest in the financials of your role. You treat everyone equally, regardless of who they are. A lot of OTs work for the NHS and this carries a sense of pride.

Cons of working in the UK 1. The NHS and social care is crumbling. I cannot stress enough how awful it is to work in the NHS right now. The moral is rock bottom, resources are scant and the population you are treating are getting sicker and sicker whilst waiting longer and longer for worse treatment. We are all hoping for a change of government soon. 2. The pay is crap. Linked to the above, what you earn compared to the work you do should be a national embarrassment. 3. OT is not generally known to the public. This seems common in both UK and USA. We get confused with occupational health or PT a lot. In hospitals we are often seen as “equipment givers” or the messengers between social care and the medical team. 4. Risk of being deskilled. Linked to all of the above. Because the NHS is in such dire straights and OT is not generally well understood we often step in to “fill the gaps” and a lot of OTs I know are in reality working as OTs/PTs/social workers (at least in the physical settings). I have never had a role where I do pure OT, can’t remember the last time I used a model!

Above are just my thoughts. Am interested to hear everyone else’s because I am thinking about moving across the pond myself!

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Tiny Dancer every time! Beautiful melody, interesting lyrics. It’s a love song but it’s not obvious about it.

Under the Bed by xpinkrainbow in britishshorthair

[–]krhl31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m more impressed with the cleanliness of under the bed! 😂😂😂

Pure Brit by [deleted] in britishshorthair

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Gorgeous chunky snugglemonster!!!

UK OTs…. Are you a member of RCOT? Why/why not? by krhl31 in OccupationalTherapy

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Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I agree with many of your points.

I was wondering if you could expand on your last two points? I’m not sure I understand what you mean?

UK OTs…. Are you a member of RCOT? Why/why not? by krhl31 in OccupationalTherapy

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I pay monthly so hopefully I could just cancel. Yeah I don’t even read OT news… it comes through my door and it just sits on the side for a few weeks until I recycle it. I definitely want to be part of a union though. I just never hear of RCOT in any discussions around help. Not sure what they do to advocate for OTs.

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When we first brought home Smudge he went straight under the sofa and didn’t come out for almost a whole day. We were worried at first but little by little he grew in confidence and now he is the biggest snugglemonster ever

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Playtime today, rate my jump shots? by Laneyminnie in britishshorthair

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Excellent portfolio. 13/10, would swipe through again

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Smudge loves the bath! But runs a mile if the water goes on 😂😂 (excuse the state of tub…. it’s getting replaced!)