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Originally posted by Welly59 View PostJust wondering at what point did you all move from regular employment to contracting?
So my answer to your question is: when a client offers you a job."Don't part with your illusions; when they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live" Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by squarepeg View PostMaybe that's what they are worth? You can still earn £700+ per day if you keep on learning and keep adding new skills to your CV. Heck, even £1000+ per day is possible, even outside of the banking sector. But your skills have to be in high demand and short supply.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by malvolio View PostVery much this. In my case the high demand has fallen away: having spent 15 years teaching clients how to run their operations efficiently, the buggers have finally learned how to do it for themselves...You're awesome! Get yourself a t-shirt.Comment
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Originally posted by squarepeg View PostMaybe the big ones have, but there is an infinite supply of second-stage funded startups that have no clue how to do it.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by malvolio View PostYeah - but the problem is they don't know it and won't pay for it. BigCo does it mainly for regulatory and insurance-led reasons which have now mostly been satisfied, LittleCo doesn't have to.You're awesome! Get yourself a t-shirt.Comment
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Originally posted by squarepeg View PostAny of the startups that play in the fintech, retail, or med-tech industries are aware of that need and will happily talk to you, because that's what their big clients expect them to do. Those building apps for hipsters won't talk to you. This is from my own personal observations, YMMV.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by Welly59 View PostIm a recent starter in the IT field and i hope to move into contracting as soon as ive gained enough experience to make it practical. Currently employed as jr network engineer, security cleared, with CCNA. Over the next 2 years i hope to gain more experience and more certifications to make myself more marketable.
Just wondering at what point did you all move from regular employment to contracting?I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostThe best time to start is when you feel ready.
Research in to the market and a pragmatic view on whether you have the skills to make it in that market long term would be better. That and looking at your finances to make sure you are covered should the worst happen. Then maybe you have a view on whether you are ready.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by SouthernManc78 View PostThe consultancy companies will still be charging people out at big rates per day so there will always be some people who find a way to get a piece of that action
Feedback after the gig is done? "We always need people with your skills and experience on our projects, but we never seem to make any money from you.."
So it can be done. And correctly.nomadd liked this postComment
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