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Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 14:51:02 OK
I have kept shtumm about this for a while as I did not want to tempt fate, but approximately a month ago I was headhunted by a consultancy in London (quite where they got my contact details from is beyond me !) Anyway I went and had a chat and today they have officially offered me the position of managing their Mercedes account. The position is still London based and they have no problems about my recent health etc, and will fund rail travel until which time I get my licence back. I then have a choice of company car (any make) upto a certain value which is ermm, generous to say the least. The overall package is amazing with a 20% increase on my existing base salary, non contributory pension, 30 days holiday, and healthcare for myself and Jenna, coupled with free life assurance. Whilst I feel a tad guilty in leaving a company that has neen so good to me during my recent problems, I am afraid that I need to look after number 1 and the increase in salary is fantastic. Needless to say, I am a happy bunny today ! Title: Headhunted Post by: Bogus Dave on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 14:53:00 waaaay. congrats fred
Title: Headhunted Post by: Luci on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 14:54:02 :D
Excellent News! Title: Headhunted Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 14:55:53 wow Im so jealous - well done you!
Title: Headhunted Post by: Sussex on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 14:57:36 Nice one Fred. Well done!
Title: Headhunted Post by: STFCBird on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 14:58:57 Well Done Fred, least someone has got a new job
Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:11:53 Quote from: "STFCBird" Well Done Fred, least someone has got a new job sorry :( Anyway's good luck to the both of you for tomorrow in case I forget to text you in the morning Title: Headhunted Post by: Sippo on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:13:34 Well done fred. You can now buy me that beer you owe me! :wink: :mrgreen:
As for birdy, chin up treacle. All will be ok. Best wishes to you and sussex for tomoz. Title: Headhunted Post by: Bushey Boy on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:18:39 Good work Frederick, thought you were staying with current company but fair play mate, hope it works out
Title: Headhunted Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:19:47 Sounds good. How much tax will you pay on a company car though? Is it worth it?
Title: Headhunted Post by: dell boy on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:22:57 The loyalty bit, hard decision, but 20% more on salary and all the benefits I suppose it's not really that hard a decision, always look after No. 1 Fred.
8) Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:24:21 Quote from: "Si Pie" Sounds good. How much tax will you pay on a company car though? Is it worth it? I know mate, just fed up with running my own and all the hassle that goes with it !, pay for own fuel, tyres, breakdowns etc The scheme allows for a reduced price car and take the rest as allowance so might go for that, although I am not sure how that works ! Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:27:20 Quote from: "dell boy" The loyalty bit, hard decision, but 20% more on salary and all the benefits I suppose it's not really that hard a decision, always look after No. 1 Fred. 8) I know Dell, it will be a wrench and I have got this guilt in the pit of my stomach because they have really looked after me when they could have thrown me on the scrap heap. It has been a difficult decision, and in part that is why I have kept quiet, but the the increase in monthly salary is substantial and what with a mortgage on my own plus Jenna's maintenance, it makes sense Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:32:49 Quote from: "Bushey Boy" Good work Frederick, thought you were staying with current company but fair play mate, hope it works out The lure of the green dollar was just too much mate, like I said I have a mortgage and maintenance to pay on my own now Title: Headhunted Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:34:45 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Quote from: "Si Pie" Sounds good. How much tax will you pay on a company car though? Is it worth it? I know mate, just fed up with running my own and all the hassle that goes with it !, pay for own fuel, tyres, breakdowns etc The scheme allows for a reduced price car and take the rest as allowance so might go for that, although I am not sure how that works ! The car's taxed at a flat percentage rate based on your emissions and this is multiplied by the list price of your car. Regardless of how old it is. If a company pays for your fuel to and from the office and for personal use (i.e. all your fuel costs) then the same flat percentage is applied to £14,400, regardless of how much/little fuel they pay for. Get a low emissions car basically! Title: Headhunted Post by: fatbury on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:35:14 jammy swine ... hope it goes well mate
Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:36:42 Quote from: "Si Pie" Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Quote from: "Si Pie" Sounds good. How much tax will you pay on a company car though? Is it worth it? I know mate, just fed up with running my own and all the hassle that goes with it !, pay for own fuel, tyres, breakdowns etc The scheme allows for a reduced price car and take the rest as allowance so might go for that, although I am not sure how that works ! The car's taxed at a flat percentage rate based on your emissions and this is multiplied by the list price of your car. Regardless of how old it is. If a company pays for your fuel to and from the office and for personal use (i.e. all your fuel costs) then the same flat percentage is applied to £14,400, regardless of how much/little fuel they pay for. Get a low emissions car basically! Milk Float ? Title: Headhunted Post by: Bushey Boy on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:37:17 Totally understad Fred, hope it works out mate
Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:37:34 Cheers everyone
Title: Re: Headhunted Post by: Batch on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:38:23 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Whilst I feel a tad guilty in leaving a company that has neen so good to me during my recent problems, I am afraid that I need to look after number 1 and the increase in salary is fantastic. I don't know, the days of loyalty in the <insert your industry> are long since gone. You should do it for the love of your <insert company here>, not looking out for #1. :soapy tit wank: Seriously, if times were hard and the company was forced to lay you off they may do it with a heavy heart, but they'd still do it. It would be an understandable business decision. You taking a better job is no different. Congratulations. :beers: Title: Headhunted Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:39:19 Get a Bugatti Veyron :D
Title: Headhunted Post by: Samdy Gray on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:40:09 We shall have a drink tomorrow in celebration.
You're buying :mrgreen: Title: Headhunted Post by: pauld on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:40:37 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Cheers everyone Nice one mate well chuffed for you, about time you had a break Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:47:42 Quote from: "Samdy Gray" We shall have a drink tomorrow in celebration. You're buying :mrgreen: Deal Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:49:22 Quote from: "pauld" Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Cheers everyone Nice one mate well chuffed for you, about time you had a break Thanks Paul I appreciate the thoughts Title: Re: Headhunted Post by: neville w on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:52:09 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" OK I have kept shtumm about this for a while as I did not want to tempt fate, but approximately a month ago I was headhunted by a consultancy in London (quite where they got my contact details from is beyond me !) Clearly, they read this forum. Congratulations, hope it works out for you Fred. Title: Headhunted Post by: neville w on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 15:53:54 Quote from: "Si Pie" The car's taxed at a flat percentage rate based on your emissions and this is multiplied by the list price of your car. Regardless of how old it is. Go easy on the sprouts and cabbage then, and you should be quids in. Title: Headhunted Post by: stfctownenda on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 16:26:26 Congrats Fred thats great news, nice to see you get some good news after hard times :beers:
Title: Headhunted Post by: Power to people on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 16:47:40 Well done Geezer, there is no loyalty these days from either side, it is all about looking out for yourself and with the 20% increase sounds a bargain.
Title: Headhunted Post by: sonic youth on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 16:47:57 scab 8)
Title: Headhunted Post by: blinkpip on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 16:49:16 I'm guessing fred will get paid more than swindon (football) top wage earner?
Title: Headhunted Post by: Tails on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 17:09:58 If you were a footballer everyone would be slagging you off :D
Congratulations mate, thrilled for you! Title: Headhunted Post by: DV on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 17:18:54 money grabbing Judas bastard :x
Title: Headhunted Post by: Arriba on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 17:19:41 congrats freddy.bollocks to loyalty, look after no1
Title: Headhunted Post by: axs on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 18:08:03 congrats fred, when do you start?
Title: Headhunted Post by: Fred Elliot on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 18:09:04 Hand in my notice tomorrow so it will be 4 weeks Monday !
Not looking forward to doing the deed tomorrow in all honesty Title: Headhunted Post by: DV on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 18:10:14 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Hand in my notice tomorrow so it will be 4 weeks Monday ! Not looking forward to doing the deed tomorrow in all honesty boooo! fred elliot on a piece of string... :x Title: Headhunted Post by: pauld on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 18:20:13 Quote from: "sonic youth" scab 8) That's probably why they picked him. I'll get me coat .... Title: Headhunted Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 18:21:21 Quote from: "pauld" Quote from: "sonic youth" scab 8) That's probably why they picked him. I'll get me coat .... :groan1: Very good though Title: Headhunted Post by: janaage on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 18:46:52 Nomore slagging off Mr Mooney, Mr Smith or Mr Heywood Frederick!!
Congrats man good to hear a good guy get a decent break in life. I just hope they're not some mad cult luring you into their layer with promises of high salary, fast cars and loose women!!!! If it is the cult have a nice time anyway!!! Title: Headhunted Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, March 6, 2008, 19:26:23 Congrats Fred.
I think that you should celebrate with a well deserved holiday to Thailand, so that you can buys yours truly some beerage. Title: Headhunted Post by: neville w on Friday, March 7, 2008, 08:28:32 Quote from: "pauld" Quote from: "sonic youth" scab 8) That's probably why they picked him. I'll get me coat .... Marvellous! Title: Headhunted Post by: tans on Friday, March 7, 2008, 10:34:29 Congrats mate.
Title: Headhunted Post by: Summerof69 on Friday, March 7, 2008, 12:31:27 Jammy bastard...I wish I could get a 20% jump on salary.
Anyway, congrats mate. Title: Headhunted Post by: sheepshagger on Friday, March 7, 2008, 16:10:29 Been away for a week so just seen this...
FAIR PLAY FRED !!!! Well done mate - hope it all goes well :D Title: Headhunted Post by: reeves4england on Friday, March 7, 2008, 17:08:26 Is Fred now funding the Central Line pub crawl on Tuesday then? :D
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