• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

State of the Market

Collapse
X
  •  
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Suddenly got a few calls out of the blue from agents, two with specific opportunities, one contract, one fractional. Unfortunately timing was bad as I'm in a gig but will be looking again come the new year. But hopefully it shows the market not's completely dead.

    Current client has been looking almost nine months to find a permie to fill my role but had no success.

    They've asked if I'd be interested in going perm but the salary is only just over half of the jobs I was doing a few years back

    Last edited by edison; Today, 11:49.

    Comment


      Originally posted by edison View Post
      Current client has been looking almost nine months to find a permie to fill my role but had no success.

      They've asked if I'd be interested in going perm but the salary is only just over half of the jobs I was doing a few years back
      Sounds like a no brainer - can't find someone for 9 months, they just need to offer you the right amount!

      Comment


        Originally posted by willendure View Post
        can't find someone for 9 months
        In this situation its often that the existing permie team are on tulipe salaries.

        So they cant offer higher rates to new hires.

        Comment


          Sounds like a dead cat bounce ahead of things packing up for Christmas in a couple of weeks!

          Comment


            Originally posted by edison View Post
            Suddenly got a few calls out of the blue from agents, two with specific opportunities, one contract, one fractional. Unfortunately timing was bad as I'm in a gig but will be looking again come the new year. But hopefully it shows the market not's completely dead.

            Current client has been looking almost nine months to find a permie to fill my role but had no success.

            They've asked if I'd be interested in going perm but the salary is only just over half of the jobs I was doing a few years back
            Similar experience over the last two weeks. I interviewed with three potential clients for time-sensitive projects they cannot find permies for. Looks like a handful of outside IR35 roles have been released. I had to tell two recruiters offering inside roles that I'm no longer interested after the Budget.
            You're awesome! Get yourself a t-shirt.

            Comment

            Working...
            X