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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI find those figures a bit difficult to swallow to be honest. Half of all contractors cut? I haven't seen anything like that on the ground.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI find those figures a bit difficult to swallow to be honest. Half of all contractors cut? I haven't seen anything like that on the ground.If you don't have anything nice to say, say it sarcasticallyComment
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If you read the APSCo reference, it said "up to 50%"
It's a meaningless statement loved by marketeers everywhere to influence those too lazy to read.
Of course, DC's headline decided to miss out that important detail.
(reading the comments does highlight again that many people don't understand what being a contractor is, include a sub-thread about hiring a contract lawyer because a client is only paying for days worked and not the "notice period")Last edited by Paralytic; 24 March 2020, 07:46.Comment
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Originally posted by simes View PostYeah, by midday today on Jobserve, anything with the word Project in the title numbered 10 roles... gulp.
I might have to stop commenting on this...Comment
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Originally posted by simes View PostAnd, quite randomly, by 9:06 today, there are 19 roles up...!
I might have to stop commenting on this...'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View PostAt my place, we've got three new contractor starting this week. I would be surprised if they start cutting. It would cost them a lot more to bin the project than it would to continue.
Certainly surprised a lot of us.Comment
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One of the large Swiss Banks in London has terminated its Finance contractors, pending decision on the IR35 postponement.
Nothing like leaving it late eh?
You wonder how these people manage to "go potty" on their own and I'm not talking about going mad!Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostDave mostly has his head in the clouds, so you may want to check up there.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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Originally posted by quackhandle View PostHe's a man on a mission. Kneel before him.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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