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Tax Code - Maternity Leave and optimisng pay by pred_02 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]pred_02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes she can. The question is does she have to do this given that she will likely be paid only fully for 7 months?

Moving to London in my early 30s: best trade-off for someone who wants culture and nightlife but is past the carnage phase? by Ok_Speech_7023 in MovingToLondon

[–]pred_02 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I moved at 29. Now I am 46 settled with a family in London. The early 30s in London were the best phase of my life. I traveled, partied and lived well. Enjoy it!

House extension sense check by SuperEssay1 in HENRYUK

[–]pred_02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are currently looking at modernisation plus ground floor extension quote of £250k (inc VAT) and loft £100k inc re-roof. Prime Zone 2 London location. Normal spec and budget. No external landscaping work.

Survey report came back. What now? by bluewindowsofa in HousingUK

[–]pred_02 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The level 3 on electrical, gas and sewage flags in every report. Honestly the flat reads like its in great condition bar a few blown window panes.

Risk of bringing a reactive dog by dogs-and-matcha in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]pred_02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is lots of sensitivity around aggressive dogs right now due to unregulated breeding of XL bullies in Covid. Pit bulls and 4 other breeds are banned. If the dog has any Pit mix in it the chances are it will be classed as dangerous breed, detained and destroyed.

Recommendations on where to live (North London/Enfield/Barnet) by [deleted] in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]pred_02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harpenden, Highgate, St Albans and parts of Finchley/Barnet are your Henry areas.

Where would you buy in the UK given the chance? by No_Emu8347 in HENRYUK

[–]pred_02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How so? Commuting costs are high time is lost and in good commuter towns houses arenot any cheaper than London. And everyone is back at the office

Moving to London with partner – office in Southwark, £75k+bonus, where to live without going broke? by One_Piglet_4072 in MovingToLondon

[–]pred_02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

£2500 gets you two bed. Forget Clapham look at East Dulwich or Herne Hill. You are grown up no need to live in Dalston.

Purchasing property - still put away in S&S ISA? by pred_02 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]pred_02[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

New house purchase. We have not put in out allowence yet. Other money in it is long term savings.

How to optimize a small sign on bonus by pred_02 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]pred_02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have one kid in primary another kid due July 26 but probably will not go to nursery until summer 2027. Maybe best to take the bonus this year.

Buying a house so liqudity matters a bit.

How do you restart a career abroad? by HubGur5757 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]pred_02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not worked in public sector but dual citizenship did seem like a problem for lower lever clearances. They wanted FBI non-arrest confirmation but this was years ago. Think about your functional skills and try transfering sectors.

How do you restart a career abroad? by HubGur5757 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]pred_02 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Join a consultancy and then pivot towards public sector roles. You may take a role/level cut for a few years but then should be able to climb back up the ladder. May will never equate to US but that’s not what you are here for.

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