[chrismatheson]

Just an angle to think about. (im a SWE con the UK, lived in Manchester for 10 years (chrolton area) and also negotiating that 100K problem)

1) over 100K you also loose child benefits like free childcare for 2year old etc

2) What about taking time as your compensation? You will want all the time you can get when your first child comes along (trust me) so maybe half day Fridays, or an extra weeks holiday a year, with the same monetary setup you have now.

3) Do you need to "take" all your cash right now? can you move some of that 25k into business accounts where it can stay and do nothing till you decide to take 6 months off and spend it with your 3 year old (highly recommend) paying yourself a salary from dividends.

pls feel free to get in contact directly if you want to speak more :)