Man, one should really be maximising benefits from contracting as much as possible. To not use tax breaks as part of a pension is lunacy.

I run www.glugevents.com there's events on in 30 cities next year, all very different from another, low key. Come along.

Ended up here again, what's your thinking these days?

Please don't rush, you'll know when you're ready.

Honestly, there's no rush to management and seniority, take your time, learn your craft and new avenues of opportunity will open up.

Last thing you want it the title and not being able to live up to it (or handle the stress).

You'll get there.

It used to be 5-8 years in the 00's, these days less, there are many variables but loosely based on..

1. Design skills
2. Communication
3. Responsibility
4. Being able to talk to clients and challenge them
5. Delivering

Being able to design and communicate design to an expert level, not just manage.

Milton G’s still going strong in his 90’s. You’ll find a way if you still enjoy it.

We're soft launching — www.getavailo.com/apply

You should speak to Ade (Design Jones) http://thedesignjones.co.uk

Mainly booze, inspiration and intoxication. I run one that's spreading a fair bit. www.glugevents.com.

Mainly UK based, but people get a lot out of it I'm told.

Chill out Jim