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This morning a UK agent sent me a spec

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    #31
    it's the compulsory social insurances in these countries no-one likes to mention, for some reason

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      #32
      Originally posted by BR14 View Post
      it's the compulsory social insurances in these countries no-one likes to mention, for some reason
      That's because a freelancer in Germany pays no "compulsory social insurance".

      I'm alright Jack

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        #33
        Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
        That's because a freelancer in Germany pays no "compulsory social insurance".

        I used to pay UK National Insurance and German Income Tax. Saved me a few bob.
        Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.

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          #34
          Originally posted by Zigenare View Post
          I used to pay UK National Insurance and German Income Tax. Saved me a few bob.
          I paid German tax and no insurance at all. Saved me even more.

          I'm alright Jack

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            #35
            Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
            I paid German tax and no insurance at all. Saved me even more.

            F'kin leech!
            Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.

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              #36
              Originally posted by Zigenare View Post
              F'kin leech!
              It's not compulsory.

              That was your choice or the client probably.
              I'm alright Jack

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                #37
                Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
                It's not compulsory.

                That was your choice or the client probably.
                You're still a f'kin' leech.
                Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by Zigenare View Post
                  You're still a f'kin' leech.
                  Looks like you overpaid your tax.

                  In Germany Social Insurance isn't actually a tax.
                  I'm alright Jack

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Zigenare View Post
                    You're still a f'kin' leech.
                    You haven't quite got the idea of this contractor lark.

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
                      I paid German tax and no insurance at all. Saved me even more.

                      spill the beans

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