Am really not seeing anything that could be deemed as 'too good to be true' here. More like a case of trying to dodge a bullet.
							
						
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In the process of landing my first contract (hopefully) and have a newbie question?
				
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 My limit for dumping a contract at this stage was the request of a 4th interview.
 
 The agent wasn't happy but I pointed out that if they couldn't decide after 3 interviews, I definitely could."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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 Nicely clear way to put it really.Originally posted by cojak View PostMy limit for dumping a contract at this stage was the request of a 4th interview.
 
 The agent wasn't happy but I pointed out that if they couldn't decide after 3 interviews, I definitely could.Comment
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 I dunno, £400 a day, working from home... Coding in my underpants...Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAm really not seeing anything that could be deemed as 'too good to be true' here. More like a case of trying to dodge a bullet. Sounds pretty sweet to me. Sounds pretty sweet to me.Comment
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 And the warnings about being screwed over and small starts up being a risk mean nothing. Sometimes I don't know why we bother.Originally posted by DeathRay1977 View PostI dunno, £400 a day, working from home... Coding in my underpants... Sounds pretty sweet to me.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!! Sounds pretty sweet to me.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!! Comment
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 Nope... It means a lot. I am very grateful for everbody's input. I was being a little flippant.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAnd the warnings about being screwed over and small starts up being a risk mean nothing. Sometimes I don't know why we bother.Comment
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 OP, it looks like you want to do it despite all the warnings, probably just to get that 'I'm a contractor' pin on your chest. You want adventure, and there you will get some. A bit silly and rushed into IMO, but fair enough. Think about your finances though. You have mentioned you're in a poorly paid permie role now, would taking this gig mean you have to leave, or could you do it in the evenings / weekends? If you have to leave, what are your prospects of landing another job, if the contract falls through? Do you have a warchest big enough to cover for 3 months without any income? Good thing it's summer, so your gas bill will not come to kill you straight away...Comment
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