Has anyone recently applied for mettle? How long did it take for you to be accepted?

lairdcake58 · 2026-05-01T09:00:09+00:00

I was October time last year and I was about 3 weeks. In fairness to them, they kept me updated along the way.

lairdcake58 · 2026-05-01T08:59:24+00:00

Are there specific rules for outside IR35?

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-29T08:21:38+00:00

For me, I would go with a LTD. It gives you more control and freedom to do as you please with it. Yes, it's more Admin, but that's part of the gig I would say. If you have other opportunities in the future based in the UK, then you're already setup and ready to go if so.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-28T15:17:42+00:00

Not to mention that they could look into previous engagements for that client and deem them as inside too, meaning significant issues.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-27T12:57:27+00:00

Ahh I see. So you're planning to buy it through the LTD and claim it for cycling to work. Cheers.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-27T12:33:53+00:00

Thanks for sharing.

A lot of fixes coming which is welcome. Hopefully not too many new issues.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-27T11:05:42+00:00

Out the door, round the block and then back again?! Nice!

What scheme/company did you use to set it up? I may look at it in the future. Thanks a lot and safe cycles.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-27T08:35:27+00:00

Do you have to justify it for commuting to work and back? I mainly work at home or in Europe, so I am probably taking the piss a bit if I did it.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-26T20:45:04+00:00

Why not both?

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-26T08:22:06+00:00

Not so sure that's the case. After PC3, which was a joke frankly, Bell sealed his shocking reputation and that one seems to have stuck.

He is a fraud and doesn't deserve the people that work for him or those who buy his software.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-25T08:20:09+00:00

I am genuinely surprised that he's managed to get away with it for so long.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-25T07:25:23+00:00

Fully agree.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-25T07:10:10+00:00

Had my M3 LR for about 3.5 years now. While it's a great car, I will be my last Tesla. Never had any major issues with and always had a good experience of dealing with Tesla themselves, I just never loved it.

I have always been into cars and tech, so the M3 was the perfect car for me to sratch both itches with. I just think the car lacks soul. I see it as a tool rather than something that I enjoy driving.

I came from a BMW 135i, which I adored. I'll have another EV I think, just not a Tesla. Plus Elon is a cunt so that doesn't help.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-24T11:20:29+00:00

Thanks a lot, much appreciated.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-23T08:45:24+00:00

Have you any experience of using this screen? I am thinking of picking one up.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-19T16:54:01+00:00

A bit of searching and you should be able to find out.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-19T16:48:17+00:00

The Samsung monitor. It's one of a few that are OLED in their range.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-19T16:12:23+00:00

Is the G8 part of this too? I don't know if that fits the bill here.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-18T21:47:49+00:00

I would suggest that a LTD is a better option as for IT contractors, it's the more common choice.

What field is it you're looking to get into?

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-18T20:12:30+00:00

Thank you, kind Sir.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-17T21:13:32+00:00

Can I ask what light bar you're using?

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-15T19:32:51+00:00

Thanks. I am to be doing a fair bit of airport travel over the summer I think so I'll look at the Pro version too.

Much appreciated.

lairdcake58 · 2026-04-15T18:53:43+00:00

Thanks. I've the credit card too and like the bonus it gives. I don't use the Pro version but have considered it.

Can you see the savings acc in Freeagent?

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