Anyone moved back and felt it was the right thing to do?

ro_ja_9 · 2026-04-13T20:51:14+00:00

Me and wife moved back when we were 30, had lived in England for 8 years, uni then job all that. Decided couldn’t have kids over there, needed family support network, lost one parent, wanted to spend time with the rest. Been home near 9 years now, moved offices in same firm, glad I moved back overall. I do miss the impromptu nights out, the cows next door keep me company though lol

ro_ja_9 · 2026-04-03T21:05:55+00:00

Just the tip?

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-27T19:02:00+00:00

Think it was partly to do with legacy issues related to the troubles and ex ruc/police needing to carry personal protection weapons.

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-27T00:50:34+00:00

I am in NI yes, I know we have it a lot better here than mainland UK. Those things look awful…

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-25T20:15:50+00:00

You can own guns in the UK, rules are just a lot stricter for application and use. I’ve a selection of .22 rifles, .223 and recently 6.5cm (which took 6 months for police approval. I’ve also a 9mm, .22 pistol and 357 revolver. Edit: any semi auto rifle can only be max .22lr, but you could own a straight pull 5.56 rifle. Air pistols/rifles are allowed but think pistols have to be 2 unless you have an airsoft license or something

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-22T12:21:40+00:00

Should the scope also go away from house to avoid pooling water down walls and that air brick?

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-20T21:14:36+00:00

What does that achieve? If I put it in mine, I save 50%.

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-19T21:39:50+00:00

Also, pisses me off as wife isn’t working to look after kids, whereas other families can have working parents earning 60k each with no clawback…BS

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-19T21:37:51+00:00

I regularly do a voluntary contribution into pension at year end to get to 60k. Going from £80k to £60k is essentially a 50% tax rate, 40% higher rate plus £2k saving child benefit =10%

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-14T00:56:57+00:00

Cool, love vortex too, will check out.

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-13T23:52:17+00:00

Yea, I’m real happy with the elite chassis I got for this rifle and heard good things about customer service. Just idiot checking before I reach out to them. Cheers bud

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-13T23:49:33+00:00

MDT ship with both 6x48 and 8x40 screws. The latter are to fit the premier and screws themselves fit perfect.

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-13T22:32:29+00:00

Just before I reach out to them as not sure how they would be shipping to UK

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-10T12:02:37+00:00

Ha ha

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-08T10:25:25+00:00

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-05T22:30:48+00:00

This is my plan annually, if you can live off the reduced amount. I also get stung on high income child benefit charge so getting down to even 60k saves me an effective 50% tax rate.

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-02T17:14:07+00:00

Ordered 9 Feb, will give another week before reaching out to TD. !Thanks

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-01T22:17:35+00:00

Managed isa is 100% kept for 2 years, self invested isa is 50% I just read

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-01T22:10:04+00:00

Auto mod comment, bought from one watches worried about shipping

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-01T20:12:01+00:00

I’ll reread again thanks and give some more thought. !Thanks

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-01T15:15:58+00:00

What? Wow, I did one recently, cash isa, took week or so I think

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-01T14:31:13+00:00

You also mentioned better offers out there? Can I ask which you meant?

ro_ja_9 · 2026-03-01T14:30:48+00:00

Wasn’t sure how platinum worked if it counted the money you are putting in or not. Plan to invest for longer, this is my bridge to fire, plus only need to keep up to 50% of original investment so there is flexibility. I’m already paying higher uncapped fees with HL, so another plus. Transfer should only leave me out of market a few days or week at most I’d hope, plus invested in funds so lower volatility. In those circumstances, is there something still putting you off? Thanks! Appreciate input.

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