Originally posted by Stevie Wonder Boy
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Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyNot wanting to ruin your world view, but the cost of outsourcing is going up very significantly. The figures I'm seeing suggest they are only just half the cost of local resource now, but the upward trend is quite strong. The day of them being the 20th of the cost of a local resource are long gone. Many businesses are beginning to look at bringing the more high value work back onshore.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyRBS, Deutsche, HSBC, Barclays all doing it ...The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by Stevie Wonder Boy"Manchester-based resource for £300-£350/day rather than a London-based one for £500-£600/day" <<< That's whyThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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In my experience the rates aren't half. It really depends on your sector.
I was getting calls earlier this year for jobs in Sheffield and Manchester which were within 20% of my London rate. Considering cost of living, it's very competitive.
And given the fact they are calling me in London, it seems the demand is outstripping supply up there.
The tech industry is still growing massively. I can only assume those of you talking about the end of contracting are in an oversubscribed sector.Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostWatch this spaceComment
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Originally posted by dogzilla View PostIn my experience the rates aren't half. It really depends on your sector.
I was getting calls earlier this year for jobs in Sheffield and Manchester which were within 20% of my London rate. Considering cost of living, it's very competitive.
And given the fact they are calling me in London, it seems the demand is outstripping supply up there.
The tech industry is still growing massively. I can only assume those of you talking about the end of contracting are in an oversubscribed sector.
To get back to the original question, if you are on, for arguments sake, £300 a day and ask for £325 you need to adding more value than someone else on £300.Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostI must confess when I hear of people saying the contract market is in a bad way I am surprised as most if not all of the contractors I know are in contract and have minimal breaks between engagements. Admittedly this isn't a scientific survey.
To get back to the original question, if you are on, for arguments sake, £300 a day and ask for £325 you need to adding more value than someone else on £300.Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostI must confess when I hear of people saying the contract market is in a bad way I am surprised as most if not all of the contractors I know are in contract and have minimal breaks between engagements. Admittedly this isn't a scientific survey.Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostI must confess when I hear of people saying the contract market is in a bad way I am surprised as most if not all of the contractors I know are in contract and have minimal breaks between engagements. Admittedly this isn't a scientific survey.
To get back to the original question, if you are on, for arguments sake, £300 a day and ask for £325 you need to adding more value than someone else on £300.
I also know many contractors that stay off the market quite well but all too many of them are quoting far too low for the job they are doing.
In contrast I know a chap that is happy to take a break or two in a year but he specialises in start tomorrow type gigs that he can hold to a 4 figure ransom.Comment
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