[225]

Just thinking as I have a chat with a local company soon for a good role. It will not pay anywhere near what I'm on now but will be very local and a good career move.

I would have to downgrade the 340 at some point as monthlies would be too high and so would need to look at a cheaper car.

To keep a decent level of performance it would be a golf r or leon cupra estate type thing.

Just hypothetically would you give up your pride and joy? Obviously everyone's circumstance are different but still interesting.

[chris-c]

Yes, I'd get rid of the car if it was needed.
Quite simply put there would be no choice really.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by 225

Just thinking as I have a chat with a local company soon for a good role. It will not pay anywhere near what I'm on now but will be very local and a good career move.

I would have to downgrade the 340 at some point as monthlies would be too high and so would need to look at a cheaper car.

To keep a decent level of performance it would be a golf r or leon cupra estate type thing.

Just hypothetically would you give up your pride and joy? Obviously everyone's circumstance are different but still interesting.

If a job gave me a better quality of life overall, time with my family etc, then the car I drove wouldnt even come into it.

You can get a nice car later, you cant watch your kids grow up, look after your parents forever so choose now what you cant replace later...

[SkyJawa]

Absolutely and have done in the past.

[Torque of the Devil]

Can I ask how it's a good career move if it won't pay anything like the money you are on now, I go to work for the money, no other reason.

[XK140]

If the job the right one at the right time then go for it.

The two cars you mention are not really much of a downgrade...dare I say in some ways they will be better!

[aquazi]

No brainer a car come bottom out of my priorities..... especially as we have generic run of the mill production cars!

Some custom classic would make it a harder choice... but would still make the same choice.

[Soul_Glo]

For the right job and a solid career move yes. Not for convenience though. As long as you are taking it for the right reasons and it sounds like you are. Then the car probably won't be enjoyed as much anyway. Golf R doesn't sound too bad. What about M140i?

[creepy coupe]

I'd never give up my car for a job. I would just get more women up the duff and claim more benefit.

[Hooded]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

I'd never give up my car for a job. I would just get more women up the duff and claim more benefit.

A blowjob is better than no job

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by Hooded

A blowjob is better than no job

Unless the recruitment was executed by a Geezer

[Hooded]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Unless the recruitment was executed by a Geezer

Indeed

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Torque of the Devil

Can I ask how it's a good career move if it won't pay anything like the money you are on now, I go to work for the money, no other reason.

Careers are about long term progression and the ultimate goal of getting the job you want in the company you want. Short term cash isnt always the right way forward...

[Chrismac13]

Yes for the right job, build the career you can always get a nice motor in the future

[225]

Originally Posted by Torque of the Devil

Can I ask how it's a good career move if it won't pay anything like the money you are on now, I go to work for the money, no other reason.

Moving from contract world to permie..

[Torque of the Devil]

Originally Posted by 225

Moving from contract world to permie..

Ok with you now, security does have it's merits for sure.

[BnB]

Originally Posted by Torque of the Devil

Ok with you now, security does have it's merits for sure.

It's not just security. As a contractor you rarely benefit from promotional opportunities and the accompanying sense of progression and variety in your work. Not to mention the satisfaction that goes with getting others to do your shitty work for you.

[....,,,,..,,..]

Definitely and will likely need to do in the future.

A car is just an object, things like jobs, housing, better lifestyle are far more important.

The bit I can never get are those at 21-25 etc that buy an expensive car rather than getting or saving for a mortgage.

[rich100]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Definitely and will likely need to do in the future.

A car is just an object, things like jobs, housing, better lifestyle are far more important.

The bit I can never get are those at 21-25 etc that buy an expensive car rather than getting or saving for a mortgage.

Thank god we eventually talked Lewis Mc out of that m3......

[Lewis Mc]

Originally Posted by rich100

Thank god we eventually talked Lewis Mc out of that m3......

That only lasted a short while then ended up with a supra turbo😂 now that is gone and i have a new car for maximum saving power !

[Torque of the Devil]

Originally Posted by BnB

It's not just security. As a contractor you rarely benefit from promotional opportunities and the accompanying sense of progression and variety in your work. Not to mention the satisfaction that goes with getting others to do your shitty work for you.

A good friend of mine is a contract PM for a large American weapons manufacturer and also a close personal friend of the MD, with overtime he took home more than the MD last month. Show me the money!

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Torque of the Devil

A good friend of mine is a contract PM for a large American weapons manufacturer and also a close personal friend of the MD, with overtime he took home more than the MD last month. Show me the money!

Hope he is carefully watching IR 35 and ensuring that he cant be deemed to be an employee..

Give me the quality of life, money doesnt buy happiness or replace people who are no longer around who you didnt spend enough time with.

and after a certain point you give way too much to the taxman so its very limited benefit....