What would you do?

[Danglekt]

I like this sentiment so I'll say it again. Contracting isn't about being at the clients desk working. Any chump can do that. Contracting is about understanding about all the legislation around what we do,l such as IR35 (you did get your contract checked didn't you???), reading and understanding your contract and tour obligations. Also knowing about your finances and how to run a business properly. Getting lucky contract and falling into it does not make you a good contractor.

This is a side point, but I've read quite a few comments on here over the last few days by a few who make out there are proper contractors, and fake contractors as two discrete groups seems really odd to me.

No matter how many times you say this, it isn't going to convince me that any contractor is a captain of industry.

We run very small, simple and cash rich businesses. Constantly making out like some contractors are business savy legends, and some are mikey mouse shams by applying a few tests is a little odd.

Anyone who thinks having "managing director" next to their name on companies house makes them anywhere near an MD of even a medium sized company is laughable.

just sayin'

[jmo21]

This is a side point, but I've read quite a few comments on here over the last few days by a few who make out there are proper contractors, and fake contractors as two discrete groups seems really odd to me.

No matter how many times you say this, it isn't going to convince me that any contractor is a captain of industry.

We run very small, simple and cash rich businesses. Constantly making out like some contractors are business savy legends, and some are mikey mouse shams by applying a few tests is a little odd.

Anyone who thinks having "managing director" next to their name on companies house makes them anywhere near an MD of even a medium sized company is laughable.

just sayin'

I don't think anyway is saying anything of the sort.

But there are plenty of chancers putting everything through expenses, and asking daft questions when an uncommon (but entirely possible) situation occurs and they have no clue how to respond as they don't understand the contract they work under.