ILR through GTV

[BAR123]

Hi,
I have been on GTV through a UKRI funder route working as a KTP associate for 30 months. However, my visa was valid for three years. After the KTP project ended the collaborative company hired me and I'm working with them for almost five months now. I have passed the 'life in the UK test' and have a PhD degree from a British university prior to joining KTP. Whilst I was working on the KTP, I have other earnings as well from jobs other than the KTP itself (money coming into the bank). Now that I've started working on my ILR application (coming within 28 days of my visa expiry)
1. Does that earnings from other job effect my application? On the list of 'other documents' required it is not asking me to provide bank statements unless I provide any official document from HMRC stating that I have paid tax on the salary earned from the employment related to my expert field?
2. I have heard from many applicants to ILR that you have to provide a supporting letter for every leave of absence during the visa (irrespective of the type GTV, Tier 2 etc). Is this correct?

Thanks in advance

[zimba]

1. There is no specific earning requirement for ILR under Global Talent Visa route

2. Incorrect. No letter is needed at all for your route

[BAR123]

That's very helpful. Thanks