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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostOn an individual basis yes, but it's taken 2 months to get to that point
2 months is nothing around these parts.
northernlad has taken holidays to bognor that are longer than that.Comment
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After a whirlwind couple of days I start a new contract tomorrow. Rate a bit down on what I am used to and have to go to London but needs must.Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostAfter a whirlwind couple of days I start a new contract tomorrow. Rate a bit down on what I am used to and have to go to London but needs must.
I refuse to do London, & haven't considered anything down there for years. Rates usually decent but costs can wipe out a huge chunk of that unless you're prepared to rough it. Plus I like to be in my own bed of a night time. Getting too old for that living out of a suitcase malarky.Clarity is everythingComment
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Phone call today
Can you attend interview on Friday in the city
Me, I’m on holiday in Greece
Agent, you should fly back early it’s only job I have on my books
Me, what’s the rate
Agent, £300 inside IR35
Me, not bad if hourly rate
Agent, that’s a day + 2 hours overtime
Me, ok I’ll fly back, flights booked (was pulling his plunker, have trurtle island booked for Friday)
Agent 2 hours later, interview cancelled - sorry mate
Me, lol
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostAgent: that’s a day + 2 hours overtime⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by SteelyDan View PostCongrats SS on the new role.
I refuse to do London, & haven't considered anything down there for years. Rates usually decent but costs can wipe out a huge chunk of that unless you're prepared to rough it. Plus I like to be in my own bed of a night time. Getting too old for that living out of a suitcase malarky.
Wish I could offer some pearl of wisdom but someone I used to work with noticed I was still looking on LinkedIn and someone he was working with left. On its own a bit of luck but having chased down hundreds of lost causes in the last few months I was probably due it.Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostAfter a whirlwind couple of days I start a new contract tomorrow. Rate a bit down on what I am used to and have to go to London but needs must.Comment
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So I've managed to secure a new contract & start tomorrow. Rate is a bit less than I wanted & travel will cost me an arm and a leg in the short term, but beggars can't be choosers at this point. Also got one more in the pipeline which I'm hopeful for as it's local, but I suppose this one will keep me out of trouble for a while! I'm happyIf you don't have anything nice to say, say it sarcasticallyComment
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Originally posted by SteelyDan View PostCongrats SS on the new role.
I refuse to do London, & haven't considered anything down there for years. Rates usually decent but costs can wipe out a huge chunk of that unless you're prepared to rough it. Plus I like to be in my own bed of a night time. Getting too old for that living out of a suitcase malarky.Comment
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