Contract got cancelled

[northernladuk]

You don’t necessary have to quit your permanent job before starting contracting. I didn’t.
The main thing is that you have skills and experience that are attractive to agents and clients (and the stomach for contracting).

It isn't necessary agreed but it severely reduces your chances of getting a contract in an already dull market. None of the gigs I have landed in the last 4 years could wait more than a week so he can't go for those.

You could have all your main items in your list but if the client won't wait the 4 weeks for your notice you skills and experience amount to squat.

I think this is was JamJar was angling at.

[oscarose]

It isn't necessary agreed but it severely reduces your chances of getting a contract in an already dull market. None of the gigs I have landed in the last 4 years could wait more than a week so he can't go for those.

You could have all your main items in your list but if the client won't wait the 4 weeks for your notice you skills and experience amount to squat.

I think this is was JamJar was angling at.

Fair comment. When I started out, the market was a lot better and 1st client was prepared to wait a few weeks (used unused leave to finish the permanent job a bit early).

[BolshieBastard]

Public sector ie civil service, local councils, NHS etc, normally allow you to withdraw your resignation up to your last day.

[Old Greg]

Public sector ie civil service, local councils, NHS etc, normally allow you to withdraw your resignation up to your last day.

Unless their post has been filled.

[Zippy]

Unless their post has been filled.

Unlikely. I got a 9-monther out of 'filling in while we recruit a permie'

[oversteer]

If you never actually trade with your limited company, you can easily make it dormant.

It costs £15/yr and you only need to submit very simple accounts each year that you can probably complete yourself online.

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/pdf/gba10.pdf