Hi All,
Senior SQL DBA +/- 15 years
I am looking at moving back to the UK next year after leaving while still a child - so am completely blank as to the usual things that you guys probably all have as general knowledge.
I have never worked in the UK, but from a previous job have worked FOR companies in the UK and have some contacts (who I hopefully be meeting up with in the New Year when I come over for a look-see).
I have been reading through the forums on the IR35, Tax, Ltd companies etc so no serious questions there for next few months - basically for starters get a good accountant and listen to their advice (Yes, I know there's much more to it )
my questions are more in the general line and don't need in-depth replies ... so,
Any other advice most welcome (re contracting/job market - I've read your posts and they can wander alarmingly off topic ) , think stuff that EVERYONE knows because that's the stuff I don't know
Thanks in advance
Senior SQL DBA +/- 15 years
I am looking at moving back to the UK next year after leaving while still a child - so am completely blank as to the usual things that you guys probably all have as general knowledge.
I have never worked in the UK, but from a previous job have worked FOR companies in the UK and have some contacts (who I hopefully be meeting up with in the New Year when I come over for a look-see).
I have been reading through the forums on the IR35, Tax, Ltd companies etc so no serious questions there for next few months - basically for starters get a good accountant and listen to their advice (Yes, I know there's much more to it )
my questions are more in the general line and don't need in-depth replies ... so,
- which areas of the UK would be better to live for contracting purposes (ie mainly for commuting to major spots)?
- Which areas would you avoid completely?
- If you have an Ltd for contracting, is it permitted to run PlanB under it as well or does PlanB need it's own corporate space?
- Given that you are starting from scratch (negligible war chest due to EXTREMELY exchange rate) would you guys go for contract, perm or just grab the first thing that comes along?
- I'm thinking that London area is probably going to be the easiest to get a first post (of whatever type) - would this be correct or is this just a perception from trawling job sites?
- If you don't have decent war chest but have a contract, would you guys pay yourselves a higher salary for the interim and adjust it down later?
- What major obstacles to getting a post do you think I will hit as a new arrival (albeit a prodigal daughter )?
Any other advice most welcome (re contracting/job market - I've read your posts and they can wander alarmingly off topic ) , think stuff that EVERYONE knows because that's the stuff I don't know
Thanks in advance
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