I have been self employed for 26 years, I have also taken "on the cards" jobs when THEY required, if you can hack it ( and it's a life style ) then all the way self employed. Last JOB as it were on the cards very good at 75k plus bonuses, very bad 40% tax NI plenty kick in the ba??s I reclaimed every penny when I got out, the thing is good Tax advice (as against avoidance, they are vey close ) from a trustworthy accountant. I love it, it's liberating but if you need THE SECURITY schtick day by month by year ( god help )then........think about it HARD, you will need a "Marine commando " mentality W**F I've PM'd you