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Originally posted by SchumiStars View Post
Outside, I hope?
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Originally posted by edison View Post
Exactly this. I'm mid-50s, most of the 'younger' contractors I know are around 40-45. Many of the older ones have indeed gone perm in last couple of years or are gradually retiring early or winding down.
I know plenty of those younger ones who are still getting contracts without long breaks but they tend to be in non-IT dev roles. Once you hit early 50s, it seems to get that much harder. There's no getting around it.MarriedComment
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Originally posted by oliverson View PostManchester, Fully Remote - 200-225pd
ContractPosted by: InterAct Consulting
Posted: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
A.I is really hitting lower to mid level development roles.
Youll need to be a Python expert with an MBA or C++ with a PhD and nothing below it if this keeps up.
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View Post
Certainly trains going through the Thameslink core through London are already automated so the technology is there but like planes I am not sure I would want to get on one without someone monitoring the controls.
If you are paying someone to monitor the controls and be qualified to take over in an emergency then you might as well pay a train driver.
As for the tube, Singapore has a complex underground with no drivers. The trains even check themselves in for maintenance and repairs.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by AndyGarbs View Post
Ealy-50's also finding it incredibly difficult - couple of years until Private Pension kicks in !!Comment
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He who Hingeth aboot, Getteth Hee Haw. https://forums.contractoruk.com/core...ies/smokin.gifComment
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Originally posted by avonleigh View Post
I am 55 and still in a contract. Don't think age is a barrier for contracting but permie it definetely is. I know there is no way I will get a permie job now. Got 10-12 years left till retirement. Which is mainly cos of a divorce and still have a mortgage to pay. Otherwise I would be out of this game now.Comment
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Originally posted by SchumiStars View Post
Someone once told me, never, ever get a divorce. It's deverstating, both emotionally and financially.Comment
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Originally posted by oliverson View Post
The frustrating thing about this is that I'm seeing roles advertised but the vast majority are inside, but without any real increase to compensate for that. In fact some of the rates are just taking the piss.
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Just checking my RSS feeds now, for May I have 702 outside, 122 inside.
Last edited by willendure; 29 May 2025, 08:57.Comment
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