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Seems to me Dave70's your man (or, "yer maun" ) for this. I did see that he was logged in recently - perhaps PM him? ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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What's the point in having a poke at the guy every time he posts? If you don't like him, don't talk to him ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Incest, alcoholism and cats with no tails. So I'm told.
Mind you, the only person I know who lives there works in the probation service so he may have a slightly skewed perspective.
There is also the unrestricted highways, waymarked and graded green lanes and 10% income tax.
Oddly, said mate of mine is constantly reposting bremainer content on social media. I have pointed out that he doesn't live in the EU anyway...
Get them to include regular ferry/air travel back to the mainland as part of your relocation package. The IOM steam racket will bum you coming and going. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Aye, Dave70 knows a bit about life there.
It's small, it'll be cliquey (not saying that disparagingly).
Don't live downwind of the kipper factory...or maybe that's your thing eh...
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To those who gave sensible replies, thanks
It's only a very tentative idea at the moment, based on nothing more than a message from an employer asking if I'm interested.
Isle of Man never really existed in my mind for anything other than the bike racing event, which has never been a big thing to me either.
Good to know there's a kipper factory to live downwind of. |
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Posted: 17:48 - 21 May 2019 Post subject: Re: Isle of Man life |
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No, you div, I have literally no idea about the tax status of the Isle of Man. I don't make decisions based on things as painfully cynical as, "How much tax will I have to pay if I go here?" |
That's not how I remember it, when you gleefully announced you'd escape paying back your student load when you fled to China China China, after finally giving up being a student as a middle aged man. ____________________ TZR250 2MA road, TZR250 1KT road, TZR250 2MA race, TDR250, YZF-750R Boost colours.
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MCN wrote: | hellkat wrote: | 1. Its a fuckin island.
2. Its a fuckin small island.
3. ... that's all I got. |
1. Australia's a fucking island.
2. It's a fucking big island.
3. ... ditto. |
1. The British mainland is a fucking island.
2. It's a fucking large-ish island.
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MCN wrote: | Citizenship is/could be an issue but can it be purchased. |
Not true!
The IOM are actively trying to get people to relocate there, right now!
If you've got a UK passport, you're in, no questions asked.
Having looked into this, very seriously, here are some facts.
Buying a property is around 15 to 20% more than the mainland.
Council tax is significantly cheaper than the mainland, as is road tax, food, drink and fuel are marginally more expensive.
Unless you're, literally, earning millions the tax advantages are minimal.
We've not experienced it but have been told that at certain times, due to winter weather conditions, food stocks in supermarkets can become a bit sketchy.
If you've been a city dweller all your life, then yes, it's going to be a culture shock, if you've lived in a rural location there is no difference.
The climate is much better than the mainland, although the weather can be very changeable.
If you want to refurbish a property, it could be expensive, as tradesmen and building materials are in short supply and both may have to be brought in from the mainland.
You can take any UK registered vehicle over there and like your driving licence, the vehicles will automatically be transferred to IOM status as will your licence.
There is no MOT for motorcycles.
Don't forget though that holidays and anything you need to do on the mainland is going to cost you in ferry or plane fares!
If you're after a quiet life, it's a great place, it's like the Peak district without the, fuckin', ramblers, the fuckin', caravans and the, fuckin', ridiculous speed limits, with better weather and the best motorcycle racing in the world, on your doorstep, what more could you want? ____________________ "Everybody needs money, that's why they call it money!" |
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More helpful replies, thanks
I grew up in a pretty rural town so I imagine things are similar. The island aspect bothers me a bit though. Here in ch-ch-china, people sometimes ask if I'd consider Taiwan - I tell them no because it's an island and I prefer the idea of living on a big and easily explored mainland. Something about 'Isle of Man' just seemed interesting though, at least for a year or two.
Either way, it's a very tentative thought at the moment. Things have changed rather quick, too, as just last night I received a very exciting interview offer from another potential job - one I would much rather do. It's also UK based, so expect another Auntie BCF "tell me about XXXX" thread in the near future |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 340 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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