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    I worked with Microsoft 18 months ago and I asked the pimp who I worked through at the time what their position will be post April '20 and he says they have done the same as the banks, no engagement with PSC's whatsoever, either go on payroll or walk.

    Quite surprised by this as MS do like to be contractor heavy.

    qh
    He 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 quackhandle View Post
      I worked with Microsoft 18 months ago and I asked the pimp who I worked through at the time what their position will be post April '20 and he says they have done the same as the banks, no engagement with PSC's whatsoever, either go on payroll or walk.

      Quite surprised by this as MS do like to be contractor heavy.

      qh
      Yep - orders from Redmond - following the disaster they had with contractors in the US years ago..
      merely at clientco for the entertainment

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        Separately there are some brave / foolhardy agents out there - Tom Callaghan on LinkedIn: Finally took the plunge!!!
        After 9 years working for some of the biggest | 13 comments


        Timing is everything and I don't think his timing could be any worse if he tried.
        merely at clientco for the entertainment

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          Originally posted by eek View Post
          Separately there are some brave / foolhardy agents out there - Tom Callaghan on LinkedIn: Finally took the plunge!!!
          After 9 years working for some of the biggest | 13 comments


          Timing is everything and I don't think his timing could be any worse if he tried.
          Four kids between them.

          qh
          He 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 eek View Post
            Yep - orders from Redmond - following the disaster they had with contractors in the US years ago..
            what was the disaster?

            qh
            He 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 quackhandle View Post
              what was the disaster?

              qh
              TECHNOLOGY; Temp Workers At Microsoft Win Lawsuit - The New York Times and more recently Microsoft Fights New Rule on How Corporations Treat Contract Workers | Fortune
              merely at clientco for the entertainment

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                Originally posted by eek View Post
                Separately there are some brave / foolhardy agents out there - Tom Callaghan on LinkedIn: Finally took the plunge!!!
                After 9 years working for some of the biggest | 13 comments


                Timing is everything and I don't think his timing could be any worse if he tried.
                Our promise is a simple one, to make the challenge of hiring not so challenging through a personable, honest approach and dedicated hard work..…..simple!
                And because an agent told us this we believe him how much
                'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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                  This will help the market no end


                  IPSE: no self-employed provision “a fatal error” in new immigration plans | IPSE

                  Or final nail in the coffin ?


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                    Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View Post
                    This will help the market no end


                    IPSE: no self-employed provision “a fatal error” in new immigration plans | IPSE

                    Or final nail in the coffin ?


                    Sent from my iPhone using Contractor UK Forum
                    IPSE screw up once again - hands up who is surprised
                    merely at clientco for the entertainment

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                      Market was dead in January, started to pick up rapidly early feb, was hot for a fortnight but since then - nothing. Tumbleweed for the last 10 days. The dreaded virus, perhaps.

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