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@Sussex most of the automated testers I've worked with have come from a testing background. Most of them were not the sharpest tools in the shed. I started off doing automation testing - it's not difficult.Comment
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The market will always be buoyant if you are prepared to travel and go where the work is
The only good IT contractors I ever see out of work for a significant amount of time (unless its december/january) are ones who will not move away from their local area for contracts.
As other posters have said as well - any time off you get work on your skills and keep them up to date and one other piece of advice I would give is never stay in a contract to long. You get a broad range of skills and different experiences from working with different teams. Do not stay somewhere for over 18 months, you and your skills will just become stale.Comment
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Originally posted by JohnM View PostThe market will always be buoyant if you are prepared to travel and go where the work is
The only good IT contractors I ever see out of work for a significant amount of time (unless its december/january) are ones who will not move away from their local area for contracts.
As other posters have said as well - any time off you get work on your skills and keep them up to date and one other piece of advice I would give is never stay in a contract to long. You get a broad range of skills and different experiences from working with different teams. Do not stay somewhere for over 18 months, you and your skills will just become stale.
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 JohnM View PostThe market will always be buoyant if you are prepared to travel and go where the work is
The only good IT contractors I ever see out of work for a significant amount of time (unless its december/january) are ones who will not move away from their local area for contracts.
As other posters have said as well - any time off you get work on your skills and keep them up to date and one other piece of advice I would give is never stay in a contract to long. You get a broad range of skills and different experiences from working with different teams. Do not stay somewhere for over 18 months, you and your skills will just become stale.Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostIf only if it was as simple as having to travel to get a contract! I find that a lot of places only want people near to them.
"Client's preference is for someone to be located within a commutable distance to site where possible."Comment
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Here in London its unspoken but usually comes up in the interview or by the recruitment agent how far away do you live. Its most definitely a factor in hiring for contractors as most clients do not want someone who has a long commute in case they need them urgently & or out of hours!Comment
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Originally posted by kingmob View Postyep this was posted on JS today
"Client's preference is for someone to be located within a commutable distance to site where possible.".
Sure, some folks (the unprofessional ones) probably hand in their notice when a contract closer to home comes up - they can give us a bad rep I guess. Personally, I'll always see a contract throughLast edited by SuperZ; 12 April 2017, 18:51.Comment
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Originally posted by SuperZ View PostErm, isn't staying in a hotel nearby exactly that? That's what I do. Most companies are willing to give a bit of flexibility with Monday/Friday being short days for those who live further providing you're not taking the p***. Personallly, I'll even give a bit of extra time during the week if needed (give and take!).Comment
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Originally posted by uk contractor View PostHere in London its unspoken but usually comes up in the interview or by the recruitment agent how far away do you live. Its most definitely a factor in hiring for contractors as most clients do not want someone who has a long commute in case they need them urgently & or out of hours!"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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