Twoscoops - how exciting, well done mate!! We'll all need the address as there'll be a queue of Downsizers visiting. What does Mrs Twoscoops think? ( appols if there isn't one!)
Nick
Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 34535 Location: Hereford
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 05 1:43 pm Post subject:
A guy I know used to work for BMW, selling cars. He left, leaving a large salary and borrowed to the hilt to buy and run a second hand car lot. He works a lot harder and I suspect earns a lot less.
He claims the worst day working for himself is better than the best day working for someone else. I hope you feel the same. Good luck.
twoscoops
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 1924 Location: Warwickshire
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 05 1:45 pm Post subject:
Thanks for all your wishes. Mrs. Twoscoops is nervous and excited. We chose the area as she wanted to move closer to her parents, who are about 20 mins away. The downside is that she will still commute to central London. It's a long way.
I saw a notice today that said "I'd quit my job & draw unemployment benefit, but it'd put me in a higher tax bracket" - it may be true but it's worth it
Keeping the shopfitting simple - some pine furniture which will look nice and won't be fitted.
Good idea. You could try auction houses that specialise in shop fittings too, such as Henry Butcher (www.henrybutcher.com) - you can get some real bargains.
All the best from all of us here at The Deanery - not too far from us; we'll pop in for a few things.
twoscoops
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 1924 Location: Warwickshire
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 05 3:00 pm Post subject:
That Henry Butcher site looks pretty serious.
Well, I gave it to the boss a minute ago. He came across as pleased for me, and then started to ramble, which is a sign of his mind ticking. I told him I'm going Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
bernie-woman
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 7824 Location: shropshire
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 05 3:02 pm Post subject:
twoscoops wrote:
That Henry Butcher site looks pretty serious.
Well, I gave it to the boss a minute ago. He came across as pleased for me, and then started to ramble, which is a sign of his mind ticking. I told him I'm going Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
Hope you've got something nice on ice to drink later
twoscoops
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 1924 Location: Warwickshire
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 05 3:02 pm Post subject:
Going to a concert, which will be celebration enough.
- it may be true but it's worth it 
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