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Originally posted by CheeseSlice View PostHMRC: I'm going to ask again Mr Antman, how do you explain the transaction of $300,000 from the trust account in the Cayman Islands to your personal account?..
ooooh yeah, I'd forgotten about that!Comment
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Things have very quickly taken a turn for the better; it almost feels like the good old days again (except for the pay scales). So the current fixed-term employment contract I'm on is about to end in 5 weeks. It's been the lowest pay I've ever accepted in decades, but pandemics are pandemics, so I was grateful not to have to dip into my warchest. Up until about two weeks ago, I was pretty worried the market was tanked as I was getting barely a nibble on my CV. Then .. all of a sudden I got 3 promising leads followed by three interviews followed by two offers and now my current employer wants to keep me on indefinitely at a substantially higher salary. I actually have to make a decision by the middle of next week - and I'm still getting calls. To be clear, none of these jobs offer a salary I would have accepted pre-Covid, but they're pretty close.
I don't know what you all are experiencing, but it looks like the market is waking up suddenly. For all of you out there worried than things seems too quiet - all I can say is keep chipping away, everything could change in a week.Comment
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Originally posted by Katalyst View PostThings have very quickly taken a turn for the better; it almost feels like the good old days again (except for the pay scales). So the current fixed-term employment contract I'm on is about to end in 5 weeks. It's been the lowest pay I've ever accepted in decades, but pandemics are pandemics, so I was grateful not to have to dip into my warchest. Up until about two weeks ago, I was pretty worried the market was tanked as I was getting barely a nibble on my CV. Then .. all of a sudden I got 3 promising leads followed by three interviews followed by two offers and now my current employer wants to keep me on indefinitely at a substantially higher salary. I actually have to make a decision by the middle of next week - and I'm still getting calls. To be clear, none of these jobs offer a salary I would have accepted pre-Covid, but they're pretty close.
I don't know what you all are experiencing, but it looks like the market is waking up suddenly. For all of you out there worried than things seems too quiet - all I can say is keep chipping away, everything could change in a week.
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostComment
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Originally posted by Katalyst View PostThings have very quickly taken a turn for the better; it almost feels like the good old days again (except for the pay scales). So the current fixed-term employment contract I'm on is about to end in 5 weeks. It's been the lowest pay I've ever accepted in decades, but pandemics are pandemics, so I was grateful not to have to dip into my warchest. Up until about two weeks ago, I was pretty worried the market was tanked as I was getting barely a nibble on my CV. Then .. all of a sudden I got 3 promising leads followed by three interviews followed by two offers and now my current employer wants to keep me on indefinitely at a substantially higher salary. I actually have to make a decision by the middle of next week - and I'm still getting calls. To be clear, none of these jobs offer a salary I would have accepted pre-Covid, but they're pretty close.
I don't know what you all are experiencing, but it looks like the market is waking up suddenly. For all of you out there worried than things seems too quiet - all I can say is keep chipping away, everything could change in a week.Comment
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Have to admit, last week was the most positive I'd seen in a while for roles in my sector (still the few annoying FTC roles listed as contract).
Even had an interview yesterday on same rate as last one and 99% WFH so fingers crossed.
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 oliversonWTF??? Is it any wonder IR35 is set to kick in to the private sector come April 2021? Maybe the revenue are right?Comment
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Originally posted by Katalyst View PostI did think about that .. but if you're permie at both, I'm pretty sure HR will find out as soon as they work out the NHS stuff.
Knew someone who worked for 2 companies in the same office block in Cannon Street back in the 90s. Nobody was ever any the wiser.Comment
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Originally posted by Rearden Metal View PostWhat NHS stuff?
Knew someone who worked for 2 companies in the same office block in Cannon Street back in the 90s. Nobody was ever any the wiser.
Taking on two jobs - The Mix.Comment
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