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Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostCan I start to ask him, the questions now?Comment
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Originally posted by meraff View PostHmm, I obviously haven't read around enough.... what is "the question"?
Well, since you ask ......
For starters,
meraff, do you ever hang around a gymnasium?How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Originally posted by meraff View PostHmm, I obviously haven't read around enough.... what is "the question"?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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To be honest do what feels right to you and only you. I contracted for 20 years and loved every minute of it (blissfully retired now!) If i`d of listened to others I wouldnt of experienced travelling the world, meeting the people I have and earning good money.
1 piece of imperative advice - speak to a qualified tax consultant. No point in earning the cash if they can take it back.Comment
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Originally posted by wacky77 View PostTo be honest do what feels right to you and only you. I contracted for 20 years and loved every minute of it (blissfully retired now!) If i`d of listened to others I wouldnt of experienced travelling the world, meeting the people I have and earning good money.
1 piece of imperative advice - speak to a qualified tax consultant. No point in earning the cash if they can take it back.
But seriously, if your partner is supportive and doesn't just spend all the money you'll be fine. Contracting isn't for everyone - thank goodness otherwise the market would be saturated!Comment
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You are facing the same resistance and doubts that many of us have in the past, the reality is that many contractors do it from a position of having nothing to lose. They will have been made redundant or be in a place where there is very little keeping them there so it doesn't seem much of a leap.
My dad stayed at the same company for ever despite other opportunities which might have seen him do 'better' (whatever that means) elsewhere, he still did ok.
When I was talking to him about going contracting I thought he would say no - stay in the safe place. He surprised me by saying go for it, if it doesn't work out, it won't be your last job, something else will turn up.
Just make sure your skills have some future as your success on the open market will follow that.Comment
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Originally posted by meraff View PostI am keen to move into contracting by the end of the year. The project at my current permanent job is coming to an end and it just feels like the right time for me to move into contracting.
Did anybody else find their family/friends who were negative about moving into contracting when you were looking? I appreciate the market isn't exactly booming, but we all have to start at some point.
Rant over....'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Sometimes it's about taking life by the balls and going for it - only you can do that though. I had only 3.5 years exp in my field and I'd had enough of office politics and corporate climbers so I tried contracting. My first contract was at Microsoft (I use MS server apps) which was frustrating at first but all in all a fantastic 9m contract, in that time managed to pay off all of my debts and save a deposit for house. Then I didn't work for four months, even though I had MS on my CV. So I got to see both sides of contracting very early on. All in all eights years later I *like* contracting, have worked for 12 companies so have gained tons of experience.
Since Jan 2009 I was on the bench until Aug 09 then 6 month contract, then nothing March-May 2010. That was tough going, esp 2009 when wife was made redundant also. Now in gig until mid Sept but wife is 6m pregnant, so wondering if I should venture down the dark side.
Was already contracting when I met my gf/wife so she understood and my father has contracted on and off for last 20 years, so no hassle there. My old school car builder Father-in-law is a different story though! Hasn't a clue about contracting at all.
Good luck.
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ps -stay away from Brookson and Paystream if you can help it.Last edited by quackhandle; 5 August 2010, 14:04.He had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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