Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9104441)
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by DDL
(Post 9103826)
£2,000 per month BEFORE deductions for tax, N.I. and pension, Cheers. His net will be around £1300/month - not nearly enough for two people to live on with rent, Council tax, utilities, car expenses (petrol, insurance, tax, maintenance, MOT), food, etc. etc.
Plus - we are starting over. Don't have a stick of furniture to our name or much of anything else! So, regardless of whether I find a job sooner or later, it's going to take some time for us to get ahead. I wouldn't think wages are paid in cash anywhere these days; his goes directly into the bank. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by dontheturner
(Post 9104585)
Sorry DDL, Not enough in London, but I have done that, and will HAVE TO do it again when we return next month -- bar Rental. Dontheturner
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by islandwoman120
(Post 9103734)
Here it is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandwoman/
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by DDL
(Post 9103789)
I was never a big soap watcher in the US but I have seen them.
We all sit around and watch EastEnders now every night. I figured, why not? 7 million other people in this country do! I'd be hard stretched to say that EE has "substance". I mean, come on: murder, incest, rape, affairs, etc etc all within one small square? LOL But what I would say is that I really love the fact that British actors/actresses are all so real compared to American ones. When they go on a talk show, they've not been all made up with make-up and they're usually wearing just plain, normal clothes. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9104265)
I know a persons overhead can go down when they retire so I'm thinking can any of us afford to live in the UK if you need more than $24273 a year to live on.
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9103286)
I think we could start a thread on this webcam.
Some observations. In a very few cases I see drivers driving far too fast for conditions. Conditions being too many people and cars around at an intersection. Motorcycle riders taking chances by passing on the right when there is oncoming traffic. Pedestrians who step off the curb without looking (the go ahead hit me I need the money crowd). Drivers who patiently wait while tourists just pose on the crossing while having their picture taken. I think if that happened in some places in the US there would be some blood spilt. Lots of expensive cars. Mercedes, Porsche and BMWs Ive seen all those issues too, last night someone on a motorcyce came speeding through the crossing while actually overtaking, I was totally amazed, bad driving. Im also amazed how people step out onto the zebra crossing when a bus is coming and is close, they always seem to stop, Im sure you must know there are bus stops right there, you can often hear a bus running but cant see it as its out of Camera range. I notice lots of expensive cars too, espeacilly the Lexus Hybrid SUV in Black, loads of them, plenty of Golfs, Prius and Cabs too, it all depends on the time of day. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9103298)
I did try to say it wasn't true :) The wealthy are taxed 50% - but only on any amount over £150K.
The 60% tax rate is a Fox News myth that took hold all over the place - now half the Americans I talk to seem convinced that the UK has 60% tax rates. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by islandwoman120
(Post 9103129)
I have to interject: even though I still have administrative issues to sort out here, I have relaxed for the first time in 24 years. Like Rodney said, I don't feel excited at being back, just comfortable. Of course, if I had been met at Heathrow by the T mobile group, I may have felt excited then!
Every day that I leave my flat, and walk about in town, I chance on someone interesting to talk to - even about the (proverbial topic) weather. I spent a couple of hours in the laundry yesterday and had multiple conversations going - many people to talk to, and everyone was chatty. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 9104767)
Yes. DDL's post has got me thinking, too!
http://www.anchor.org.uk/about-ancho...wsArticle.aspx This is just a list of the current vacancies, there are thousands of these places all over the UK. Just think Wind, you can go and live wherever you want, just like Rosie did, what an adventure!! :thumbsup: Go and check out DDL's whole thread of Sheltered Housing. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9103310)
Yes, here are the rates for 2011:
Starting savings rate: 10% £0-£2,440 Basic rate: 20% - £0-£37,400 Higher rate: 40% - Over £37,400 Additional rate: 50% - over £150,000 So if you made less than £35,000 your tax rate would be 20%, but if you made £50,000, you would pay 20% on the first £35,000 and then 40% on the additional £15,000. (Assuming there's some kind of deductible too but don't know). Fox News just added 40% to 20% and voila it equals a 60% tax rate!! :rolleyes: |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome
(Post 9103342)
That is a good attitude to have .:)
I try to remember that too, I have also been on the end of some 'snobbery' because I try am a lady and eat and behave accordingly . Snobbery and thinking one is better than another works both ways ,inverted snobbery is a killer ! |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9103758)
In the girls school do you remember them wearing those navy blue nickers and they would tuck their skirts into them so they could do handstands in the playground. No big deal!
What about those satchels, my sisters weighed a ton. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9103772)
I've heard some are coming back from Spain.
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK - Part II
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9103792)
I was making about £1:17:6d a week when I left the UK so his income is still mind boggling.
£2,000 per month would keep me awake wondering how to spend it in the UK. I don't think they pay wages in cash anymore over there? Is that right Barbara? Good for you! Cheers Id say most people have had their wages paid directly into their bank account for about thirty years. When I left the UK in 76 I was till paid cash in an a little envelope with a window. |
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