State of the Market

[zonkkk]

How's the contracting market now guys and girls?

My wfh Inside gig is about to end but clientco wants to offer a 2 months extension.
The only thing that nags me is this contract has a 4 weeks notice period and they want to carry this on for the renewal too!

What do you do? I get loads of direct approaches on LinkedIn. I have 2 contracts going at the moment (1 fixed price and the other software & docs review work paid hourly).

[northernladuk]

How's the contracting market now guys and girls?

My wfh Inside gig is about to end but clientco wants to offer a 2 months extension.
The only thing that nags me is this contract has a 4 weeks notice period and they want to carry this on for the renewal too!

Why would you think the terms would change? You've said it's an extension so the terms will continue. If it's going to change it's not technically a renewal of the old contract is it?

[Destiny2]

What do you do? I get loads of direct approaches on LinkedIn. I have 2 contracts going at the moment (1 fixed price and the other software & docs review work paid hourly).

Desktop support

[Destiny2]

Why would you think the terms would change? You've said it's an extension so the terms will continue. If it's going to change it's not technically a renewal of the old contract is it?

I am not happy about the 4 weeks notice. I can still turn round and say Goodbye as I am waiting for the paperwork.

[Wobblyheed]

What do you specialise in?

Testing...mainly LIMS at present hence the calls.

[zonkkk]

Desktop support

OK, different market, that might be why the difference.

[CheeseSlice]

Contract end coming up in Sept. Rates still look challenging.

Thought the economy was driving on all cylinders. What gives? Summer lull?

[hungry_hog]

Contract end coming up in Sept. Rates still look challenging.

Thought the economy was driving on all cylinders. What gives? Summer lull?

Jan - post Xmas lull
Feb - Lent lull
Mar - pre Easter lull
Apr - Easter lull
May - Bank holiday lull
Jun - May Ball lull
Jul / Aug / Sep - summer lull
Oct - Halloween lull
Nov - Thanksgiving lull
Dec - Christmas lull

[Paralytic]

Jan - post Xmas lull
Feb - Lent lull
Mar - pre Easter lull
Apr - Easter lull
May - Bank holiday lull
Jun - May Ball lull
Jul / Aug / Sep - summer lull
Oct - Halloween lull
Nov - Thanksgiving lull
Dec - Christmas lull

lull. Sorry, lol.

[Zzap]

Testing...mainly LIMS at present hence the calls.

I worked on development of LIMS for GSK for a year before moving on to other contracts, looks like I should've kept my hand in