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    WFH ROles

    I'm thinking of punting for WFH contracts only or pulling in my own work.

    I'm not after a big day rate - I could easily get by on £200 pd, maybe even as low as £150 pd.

    Anyone ever tried just exclusively going for WFH roles? Is it doable or am I going to be in competition with the many Indians that advertise their services for next to nothing?
    Last edited by Pip in a Poke; 23 October 2017, 11:17.

    #2
    Originally posted by Pip in a Poke View Post
    I'm thinking of punting for WFH contracts only or pulling in my own work.

    I'm not after a big day rate - I could easily get by on £200 pd, maybe even as low as £150 pd.

    Anyone ever tried just exclusively going for WFH roles? Is it doable or am I going to be in competition with the many Indians that advertise their services for next to nothing?
    Attend the interview in person and they will definitely not want you in the office ever again.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Pip in a Poke View Post
      I'm thinking of punting for WFH contracts only or pulling in my own work.

      I'm not after a big day rate - I could easily get by on £200 pd, maybe even as low as £150 pd.

      Anyone ever tried just exclusively going for WFH roles? Is it doable or am I going to be in competition with the many Indians that advertise their services for next to nothing?
      WFH roles do exist and IME they are not related to a reduced day rate.

      And they also involve a real lot of not being at home (but at least I stay in nicer hotels and get tons of airmiles paid by the client).
      See You Next Tuesday

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        #4
        Well, there are the actual WFH contracts that one sees from time to time - often they involve being on a client site for 1 week to get up to speed & then the rest of the time is spent at home.

        But, of course, after 3 months, or wghatever, you need to find another.

        I'd rather pull in bits and bobs locally and establish myself as a jobbing contractor rather than relying on the rtraditional approach of one contract at a time.
        I'm sure the renumeration won't be as good but, hey, there's more to life than money.

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          #5
          I think there is a big difference between getting a WFH gig and finding your own work. Both difficult to nail and I'd guess only a small number of well established reputable contractors can really make it work.

          Stick to posting tedious threads in General IMO.
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            #6
            Originally posted by Pip in a Poke View Post
            Well, there are the actual WFH contracts that one sees from time to time - often they involve being on a client site for 1 week to get up to speed & then the rest of the time is spent at home.

            But, of course, after 3 months, or wghatever, you need to find another.

            I'd rather pull in bits and bobs locally and establish myself as a jobbing contractor rather than relying on the rtraditional approach of one contract at a time.
            I'm sure the renumeration won't be as good but, hey, there's more to life than money.
            ..
            'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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              #7
              NLyUK is recruiting for WFH roles.

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                #8
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                I think there is a big difference between getting a WFH gig and finding your own work. Both difficult to nail and I'd guess only a small number of well established reputable contractors can really make it work.

                Stick to posting tedious threads in General IMO.
                +1

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                  NLyUK is recruiting for WFH roles.
                  Are you looking to get your basement hosed down on a weekly basis?

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                    #10
                    I've been working from home for six years now on one of the highest rates I've ever been on.

                    Why would you cut your rate because you are saving the client costs?
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