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Is $10K US much?

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    Is $10K US much?

    Client in UAE offering a long term gig on site - told them to stuff it. Did I make a mistake? I really don't think so... not at $10k a month
    Last edited by scooterscot; 29 August 2008, 11:57.
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

    #2
    Depends if it's daily, weekly or monthly.
    "I hope Celtic realise that, if their team is good enough, they will win. If they're not good enough, they'll not win - and they can't look at anybody else, whether it is referees or any other influence." - Walter Smith

    On them! On them! They fail!

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      #3
      Originally posted by Incognito View Post
      Depends if it's daily, weekly or monthly.
      His post sort of gave it away, you know - the bit where he says $10k a month

      Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

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        #4
        Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
        Client in UAE offering a long term gig on site - told them to stuff it. Did I make a mistake? I really don't think so...
        Serious reply now. Google checks it in at £5471 I'm guessing monthly. If it's long term (i.e. a tax year) then you won't have to pay Tax on that.

        http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/mon...cle2935399.ece

        Only your accountant can answer what you're paying currently.

        If it's not a tax year, then someone who wanted to escape paying tax may just open a US dollar account and get their money paid into that. I've heard that's what they do in the city with their bonuses, allegedly.

        Only you can decide if it was a bad choice or not. Having been to Dubai before (not working) I loved it. You have to way up the pros and cons of what you want to get out of it. If you're young with no ties then go for it. Married + kids different story.
        Last edited by Incognito; 29 August 2008, 12:05.
        "I hope Celtic realise that, if their team is good enough, they will win. If they're not good enough, they'll not win - and they can't look at anybody else, whether it is referees or any other influence." - Walter Smith

        On them! On them! They fail!

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          #5
          Originally posted by snaw View Post
          His post sort of gave it away, you know - the bit where he says $10k a month


          See the wee bit at the bottom of his post

          Last edited by scooterscot : Today at 12:57.
          Self explanatory.

          "I hope Celtic realise that, if their team is good enough, they will win. If they're not good enough, they'll not win - and they can't look at anybody else, whether it is referees or any other influence." - Walter Smith

          On them! On them! They fail!

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            #6
            Originally posted by Incognito View Post
            I'm guessing monthly.
            Nothing gets past you !

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              #7
              Is $10K US much?

              Is much cheapness.
              Bored.

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                #8
                I agree...
                "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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                  #9
                  To answer the question. NO!

                  Don't accept anything less than double that.
                  How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Incognito View Post
                    See the wee bit at the bottom of his post



                    Self explanatory.

                    Darn those meddling kids ...
                    Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

                    Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

                    That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

                    Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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