Originally posted by agentzero
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Originally posted by agentzero View PostIf you are struggling, consider taking two contracts at the same time, with at least one of those not necessarily in your realms of expertise. 2 x £300 outside contracts that you have to think on your feet is better than zero contracts and zero calls.
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Originally posted by homemurad View PostI am a UX and i took a break in January to spend time with my family. Now that I was thinking of going back to work I can't seem to find any contracts. There are a good number of permanent openings but contracting is dead. As if IR35 was not enough. Not sure when you see a turnaround all i hear is that we have avoided recession and that businesses are cautious and we may see some recovery signs by the end of this year.Comment
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Did a technical test last week, 30 min interview yesterday lunchtime and got the verbal offer 5pm last night. Managed to negotiate the start date for a couple of weeks as well so I can finish off the current gig properly. Contract likely to last until December so fairly pleased given the state of the market.
Rate is reasonable as well - 500 outside - can't be picky at the moment.
Ive got three interviews in the calendar I need to cancel now. Keep the faith people. There is work out there.
I was thinking last night that it pays dividends right now to be more of a generalist than a specialist. Means when you throw your net out you have more opportunities to catch something.
Personally I can fill many roles to an high enough level to do them on a contract basis. Anything from Lead / Senior Dev roles, Principle Architect, Team Lead, Dev Ops Engineer, Front End Dev and so on. Always made sure my skill set and experience was varied. I think thats the key at the moment. Means I can present myself in different ways for different roles and also be the do everything guy for the small companies that need that.
I think if you are just a UX guy or just a Dev Ops guy then your options are just to narrow in the current market.
Good luck to everyone on the hunt.Comment
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Another thought...
I don't get this want to do outside gigs. I have always done a mixture of inside and outside. Never noticed a difference inside the companies I have worked with and its much less hassle doing inside.
I would prefer inside gigs these days given the savings on outside gigs aren't great given most of us are remote now.
Stop worrying about inside / outside.... Just sort yourself a contract.Last edited by dx4100; 24 May 2023, 08:53.Comment
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Originally posted by PCTNN View Post
This must be one of the most stupid things I've read this year. In a time where folks are complaining and struggling to find 1 contract, your suggestion is to find 2 and even better, 2 outside ones.
They see a senior CV and think they're getting more than they're paying for, but in reality are getting just what they paid for. If something outside of a SoW is asked of me I generally don't touch it, so I say no all the time to things. Most of the projects I work on are 6 months to 1 year duration. I've not been out of a contract for a decade.Comment
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Originally posted by PCTNN View PostThis must be one of the most stupid things I've read this year. In a time where folks are complaining and struggling to find 1 contract, your suggestion is to find 2 and even better, 2 outside ones.
The smart thing to do is multi-gig during the boom times, for full fat rates, but operating an actual business is frowned upon round these parts.
I continue to do it and surprise surprise business continuity remains robust.Comment
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Originally posted by TheGreenBastard View Post
I'd say saying and suggesting it now (and working for a pittance) isn't the smartest choice.
The smart thing to do is multi-gig during the boom times, for full fat rates, but operating an actual business is frowned upon round these parts.
I continue to do it and surprise surprise business continuity remains robust.
You really need to be negotiating with the end client directly (without agency middle men) to get into that sort of position.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by dx4100 View PostAnother thought...
I don't get this want to do outside gigs. I have always done a mixture of inside and outside. Never noticed a difference inside the companies I have worked with and its much less hassle doing inside.
I would prefer inside gigs these days given the savings on outside gigs aren't great given most of us are remote now.
Stop worrying about inside / outside.... Just sort yourself a contract.Comment
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Originally posted by TheGreenBastard View Post
Outside = analogous to running an actual business, the business proceeds can be invested in other businesses BTL, in a tax efficient manor.
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