I'm an experienced Rust developer and nearly every role I've been contacted about is related to crypto/blockchain. Yeah the market is hot for that tech now, but the meltdown is going to be epic once this crypto hype crashes
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostI don't think I will ever adjust to the swings in the market. I finished my last contract in October and didn't even get an interview or frankly any response in 2021. January comes round and I am beating them off with a stick and get a new contract and now I hear the marker is down again.Comment
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Originally posted by Katalyst View PostI'm an experienced Rust developer and nearly every role I've been contacted about is related to crypto/blockchain. Yeah the market is hot for that tech now, but the meltdown is going to be epic once this crypto hype crashesComment
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Originally posted by Dark Black View PostEchoing a lot of the recent comments on here.
Market very quiet now and when something Outside does come up, the rate is very low, easily back to 2010/11 levels.
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 KentDogWalker View Post
Market swing can occur over a weekendComment
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Outside rates seem to have really dipped. Inside rates as well but not as much (still about £600-£750 in my industry) but crazy how much things have taken a downturn in just a couple of months.
Ah well, I'm still in contract until August but check the market regularly.Comment
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Today's pimp caller was shocked that I don't have a permanent rate available off the top of my head because I've not needed to consider such a thing for at least 17 years.
They asked me twice in the space of 5 minutes, before and after describing a role to me, just to make sure.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostToday's pimp caller was shocked that I don't have a permanent rate available off the top of my head because I've not needed to consider such a thing for at least 17 years.
They asked me twice in the space of 5 minutes, before and after describing a role to me, just to make sure.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by WTFH View Post
I always have a rate off the top of my head, if it's an agent I don't know then the value will be £50k+ above the market rate for my type of role. That normally shuts them up, and if it doesn't then I push them for evidence that amount is on the table, telling them I won't talk to the client until they prove they can afford me.
I'll do the job for £50k - hurray!
Plus 6 months paid holiday a year...
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Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
I just haven't given it any serious thought, I know what day rate I'll get out of bed for but permie rates aren't just about the salary so spouting a number doesn't mean much really.
I'll do the job for £50k - hurray!
Plus 6 months paid holiday a year...
The only problem with them is that people don't take the time off so you have to calculate the best way to get months off in one go."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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