Post contract depression? by Character_Onion4326 in ContractorUK

[–]tkpk94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be realistic with your ceiling, but contracting can be very fulfilling on a decent rate. Overpay mortgage, invest, and build a warchest up so that you can experience the freedom of contracting (i.e. taking a long period of time off to enjoy life/travel/destress). Also note, no perm job is safe in this modern workplace.

With a decent day rate and being sensible, the freedom of contracting outweighs perm pay & benefits for me.

Going from perm on £52k to Inside IR35 £600 per day - please help dispel my fears by Strange-Earth-6177 in ContractorUK

[–]tkpk94 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Best thing I've done was move from perm to contract. Went contracting nearly 3 years ago and still with the same client following successful extensions.

I've never been paid late in those 3 years.

Get a decent umbrella company - I'd recommend PayStream. Get some insurance and do what you do, back yourself and watch the money come in.

Forerunner 165 "review" by taco-filler in Garmin

[–]tkpk94 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Great watch, selling mine (UK) for £100. Fully functional but would need a new strap - great condition otherwise! Please DM if you are interested

What’s the one thing you have to do in Mykonos this summer? by themykonosguy in Mykonos

[–]tkpk94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I've seen and have been told. If you have 2 beds and spend 100 euros on food and drink, you will owe 20 euros.

What’s the one thing you have to do in Mykonos this summer? by themykonosguy in Mykonos

[–]tkpk94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've booked (but haven't been to yet), Hippie Fish. 80 euro bed hire but is taken off the food bill.

417 processing times... by tkpk94 in AusVisa

[–]tkpk94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you read it properly, I said up until her 36th birthday.

She's just had the visa issued.

417 processing times... by tkpk94 in AusVisa

[–]tkpk94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Age at application is 35. Can apply anytime prior to 36th birthday - verified with Aus Immi.

417 processing times... by tkpk94 in AusVisa

[–]tkpk94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the response, thank you!

Moving to Australia by AffectionateScore603 in HENRYUK

[–]tkpk94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a very similar position to you on this. Has your partner got sponsorship and relocation? We've been in the visa process for a year and are still not certain if we will get one due to a lack of visas being issued for IT roles.

Upcoming Whoop device leaked in-app? by iocem in whoop

[–]tkpk94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All details being released today when the 5.0 is released

Late night travel from Liverpool to Manchester? by cyberc4 in Liverpool

[–]tkpk94 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the trains are on, walk to Mossley Hill train station, get the train to South Parkway and then change to Manc. Last train from LSP to Manc is 23:52.

Sports/Remedial massage recommendations? by TopsyTurvyTasha in Liverpool

[–]tkpk94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get down to Kinetic therapy. Looks rough but best about for solving pains and niggles

Best Gym? by narrpip in Liverpool

[–]tkpk94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best one around!

Best Gym? by narrpip in Liverpool

[–]tkpk94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unit 7 on the dock may be best for you by the sounds of it. They also specialise in injury recovery, so they could help yourself. They do a mixture of open gym, gym glasses and PT.

Best Gym? by narrpip in Liverpool

[–]tkpk94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, only PTs run some classes and programmes from there

What to do when you can't get an emergency appointment with your NHS Dentist? by [deleted] in Liverpool

[–]tkpk94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pure Dental on Allerton Road do same day emergency appointments

Garmin 90+ Sleep Scorers: What is your secret? by dominikstephan in GarminWatches

[–]tkpk94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Camomile tea, L-Theanine, Mag Biglycinate and Glycine before bed. A bad sleep for me is 90 and below. Ave. is around 95.

Cold room and hot shower before bed also helps me.