Anybody else just sick of contracting?

[MrMarkyMark]

Hi
I'm happy as well, working from my home. Sometimes I have to go to other countries but still best option. If you complain about money, maybe you shouldn't spend money on drugs and girls.

What else is there to spend your money on

[LondonManc]

Still living in denial, eh, Frank.

You leave SueEllen alone, she's a cracking bloke.

[ChimpMaster]

What else is there to spend your money on

Gambling.
Fast cars.
New tech kit that you don't need.


Back on topic. I've worked at home approx. 50% of the time these past few years. Been an absolute joy to be at home when I like - I pretty much pick and choose my days - and then be able to go into the office to socialize (in a professional sense).

Anyway what happened to the OP. Hope Olly got over this hump.

[BoredBloke]

I've got no problem with contracting....the problem I have is being a target for government's who see the likes of us a s a cash cow ripe for milking - or slaughter!

[Lambert Simnel]

My main beef with contracting has been the Banks I've been working for are not prepared to give significant responsibility to non-permie staff (regardless of how quickly they turn over their permie staff...). It's understandable, of course, but I find myself repeatedly working for people who just don't understand the business area or the subject matter in question, and that can be very frustrating.

The uncertainty niggles me a bit, but I guess 5 years without any time on the bench and never having to commute more than I did as a permie mean I shouldn't get too worked up about this.

[LondonManc]

My main beef with contracting has been the Banks I've been working for are not prepared to give significant responsibility to non-permie staff (regardless of how quickly they turn over their permie staff...). It's understandable, of course, but I find myself repeatedly working for people who just don't understand the business area or the subject matter in question, and that can be very frustrating.

The uncertainty niggles me a bit, but I guess 5 years without any time on the bench and never having to commute more than I did as a permie mean I shouldn't get too worked up about this.

Yep, probably the mildest grumble of the thread, no question about it. Carry on, keep billing.

[Lambert Simnel]

Yep, probably the mildest grumble of the thread, no question about it. Carry on, keep billing.

Yeah, people have often said I'm special, in my own particular way...

[LondonManc]

Yeah, people have often said I'm special, in my own particular way...

Not at all, I can see where you're coming from but I'm surprised it's a reason to give up on contracting.

[MrMarkyMark]

Not at all, I can see where you're coming from but I'm surprised it's a reason to give up on contracting.

Funny.....I have been given plenty of responsibilities at Investment banks

[northernladuk]

Funny.....I have been given plenty of responsibilities at Investment banks

Yup. Mopping the floors so no one falls and sues the company is a big responsibility.