Hi all, newcomer to this so looking for some business advice.
I just started my second gig this week. First gig went fine, client happy, but I was going via umbrella.
With this one I was hoping to make the switch to Ltd. - I had an accountant lined up, the contract was reviewed for IR35, and there are other contractors on site, the agent was even saying I shouldn't waste my money on getting it reviewed
But it is all about the working conditions right? And after being here a few days these things seem like red flags to me:
- "You will be working on project x, but we might shift you onto project y if we feel like it"
- I have been asked to sign dozens of company policy docs including one named "Employee handbook"
- I have been asked to write docs for management on justifying certain tools the client co will purchase and I will use
Am I right about the above putting me inside? They all seem very much disguised perm to me.
If so what does the experienced contractor do in this situation? Seems pointless to switch to Ltd. now.
I was thinking having a chat with the client about it, see if they would be willing to adjust how we can work together - assuming they just do not know how to do the contracting thing properly? Or is it too late now I have started work? I have not actually complied with any of the points above at this stage.
I have opted out if that makes a difference here.
I just started my second gig this week. First gig went fine, client happy, but I was going via umbrella.
With this one I was hoping to make the switch to Ltd. - I had an accountant lined up, the contract was reviewed for IR35, and there are other contractors on site, the agent was even saying I shouldn't waste my money on getting it reviewed
But it is all about the working conditions right? And after being here a few days these things seem like red flags to me:
- "You will be working on project x, but we might shift you onto project y if we feel like it"
- I have been asked to sign dozens of company policy docs including one named "Employee handbook"
- I have been asked to write docs for management on justifying certain tools the client co will purchase and I will use
Am I right about the above putting me inside? They all seem very much disguised perm to me.
If so what does the experienced contractor do in this situation? Seems pointless to switch to Ltd. now.
I was thinking having a chat with the client about it, see if they would be willing to adjust how we can work together - assuming they just do not know how to do the contracting thing properly? Or is it too late now I have started work? I have not actually complied with any of the points above at this stage.
I have opted out if that makes a difference here.
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