@philconsequence – I think I just happen to be in the right industry, at the right time. A bit like being in the oil industry through the 80’s. The web is booming right now (although the government still seem interested in backing new railways rather than new telecom infrastructures!) – and there’s a distinct lack of employable people around, so contractors current command a large day rate. Anything between £250 – £450pd depending on where you’re working.
I know it won’t last forever, hence me still being quite frugal, and not getting used to living on a big salary by having a flash car, clothes etc – I drive a Skoda ffs! 😛
To be honest I’d rather get the mortgage paid off before I’m 40 if possible than have big lavish holidays, and drive an Audi.