on the same English course as Gigi, then?
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Originally posted by The Tartan Cottage View PostI must confess that’s new to me. I had a look and -
Banjaxed at every turn
Applying to the G-Cloud framework - GOV.UK
While G-Cloud isn't as focused on individual contractors (like Specialists is) you can apply and just look for the smaller contracts. I'm putting 'Testing Management Services' and 'DR testing' under the 'Cloud support suppliers' - 'quality assurance and performance testing' service.Comment
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Originally posted by The Tartan Cottage View PostI must confess that’s new to me. I had a look and -
Banjaxed at every turn
You can still see the types of roles that come up and with a very teeny tiny level of effort* you can access a list of suppliers who could be awarded the jobs. Guess what! Not all are SME's many are agencies and you could consider having a go at contacting them.
So, stop being defeatest and take charge. You've been given lots of cuddles now stop whining and pull your socks up.
*It took me less than 30 seconds and three clicks to find the supplier listComment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostAnd did you add yourself to a mailing list to be notified when the next round opens?
You can still see the types of roles that come up and with a very teeny tiny level of effort* you can access a list of suppliers who could be awarded the jobs. Guess what! Not all are SME's many are agencies and you could consider having a go at contacting them.
So, stop being defeatest and take charge. You've been given lots of cuddles now stop whining and pull your socks up.
*It took me less than 30 seconds and three clicks to find the supplier list
Sorry, I’m not trying to be a burden but I’ve been on my own since me and my husband went our separate ways and that alone has been enough to deal with without the worry of extended unemployment. I’ve now got a little dog to look after and that has me worrying about the practicalities of everything too. As I said, I thought I was going to have an easy run in to retirement with home based contracts and local work but this thing has blown everything out of the water. As it has for others too, I know so I’ll shut up.
But thanks for all the suggestions, they are most appreciated. Good luck to everyone.Comment
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Originally posted by The Tartan Cottage View PostYes I put myself on the mailing list after seeing Dave’s post.
Sorry, I’m not trying to be a burden but I’ve been on my own since me and my husband went our separate ways and that alone has been enough to deal with without the worry of extended unemployment. I’ve now got a little dog to look after and that has me worrying about the practicalities of everything too. As I said, I thought I was going to have an easy run in to retirement with home based contracts and local work but this thing has blown everything out of the water. As it has for others too, I know so I’ll shut up.
But thanks for all the suggestions, they are most appreciated. Good luck to everyone.Comment
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Originally posted by The Tartan Cottage View PostYes I put myself on the mailing list after seeing Dave’s post.
Sorry, I’m not trying to be a burden but I’ve been on my own since me and my husband went our separate ways and that alone has been enough to deal with without the worry of extended unemployment. I’ve now got a little dog to look after and that has me worrying about the practicalities of everything too. As I said, I thought I was going to have an easy run in to retirement with home based contracts and local work but this thing has blown everything out of the water. As it has for others too, I know so I’ll shut up.
But thanks for all the suggestions, they are most appreciated. Good luck to everyone.
Perm roles could provide other benefits that would help your current situation with more emotional benefits than mercenary contracting as well. Doesn't have to be all about the money all the time.
Sorry, but that's what I see.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostLM is just giving you a friendly kick.
It's not healthy for such a state to last too long. I gave TTC exactly the same advice I'd give a friend - I can be quite harsh on my friends when I spot a negative spiral as it becomes self feeding and hard to snap out of if left unchecked. Tea and sympathy initially, then a kick up the behind. I would expect exactly the same back.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostFair amount of stuff popping up on the Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework, much of it outside IR35.
Market is slow generally atm due to the COVID crisis, but there is still stuff around. I've been approached for a couple of gigs that were looking for a remote start then flexible working once things calmed down. It really depends on what you do and what sector you work in.
It's all very Cummings ... (One rule for everyone else, another for themselves)Comment
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Originally posted by oilboil View PostI've always found it quite ironic that the Government seems determined to shut down contracting and force everyone down the IR35/inside route; yet the official job-board of givernment and the public sector (DOS Framework) seems to state almost every role is considered outside IR35
It's all very Cummings ... (One rule for everyone else, another for themselves)
Also the statement that the government as a whole is trying to force everyone inside IR35 but wanting IR35 gigs is a bit flawed. I'm sure the IT department in somewhere like the Forestry Commission that need an body are not trying to force PS inside IR35...Last edited by northernladuk; 29 June 2020, 08:55.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by David71 View PostWhile Digital Specialists and Outcomes is currently closed, G-Cloud framework is open for applications - I'm doing mine at the moment.
Applying to the G-Cloud framework - GOV.UK
While G-Cloud isn't as focused on individual contractors (like Specialists is) you can apply and just look for the smaller contracts. I'm putting 'Testing Management Services' and 'DR testing' under the 'Cloud support suppliers' - 'quality assurance and performance testing' service.
I have to say G-Cloud is the hardest framework to make money out of; every opp is massively competitive and without lots of resources you will get "selected-out" almost every time. Even if you get through you then hit the TCS wall and realise that your lowest possible break-even rate is higher than their top-rate (of ocurse they then change control you to hell)
One tip if you do it, make sure you price in hours, and make sure your minimum "gig-length" is set to an hour. This means you always show up in the front pages of the "cheaper resources" and so don't get arbitrarily cut from the process because your daily rate (or minimum contract length) is too high. Equally put in some really strange offering that allows you to charge the earth so if you get the opportunity to charge more you can take it (once you've set your min-max you can't quote more or less even if you and the client agree)Comment
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