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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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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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.
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Originally posted by DeathRay1977 View PostI dunno, £400 a day, working from home... Coding in my underpants...Sounds pretty sweet to me.
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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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