After weeks of nothing, and first contract coming to an end, everything becomes hectic!
Yesterday i get a call. an interview i had 3 wks ago, that disappeared due to client wanting it located in 250miles away 5days a week, now wants me for a new project located 30miles away. they have even sent the contract over to me and offered a good rate with the usual 3mth at a time stint.
however, while all this was going on, i was approached by someone who was interested in me working for them, although he was pushing for perm. the original perm offer was £5k below what i would even look to consider, but now i've told them i'm off elsewhere they have increased the offer.
The perm gig + package is worth about £x, but as we all know, contracting allows more expenses + higher rate = more dosh. i've told him that since the contract is on the table and money is my current driver (baby due, house to convert, mortgage to pay etc), that i do not want to go perm. i would however consider a contract. he instantly said they can do that, however it would be £25 a day less, but the contract would be for the term of the project which is 12mths, and it would be only 15miles away...
What do i do? i have verbally accepted the first offer, but signed no contract. the first project is also likely to extend and probably last for 12mths. where do i stand?
Sorry chaps, this is only my second contract and am a newbie... Advice would be much appreciated.
Yesterday i get a call. an interview i had 3 wks ago, that disappeared due to client wanting it located in 250miles away 5days a week, now wants me for a new project located 30miles away. they have even sent the contract over to me and offered a good rate with the usual 3mth at a time stint.
however, while all this was going on, i was approached by someone who was interested in me working for them, although he was pushing for perm. the original perm offer was £5k below what i would even look to consider, but now i've told them i'm off elsewhere they have increased the offer.
The perm gig + package is worth about £x, but as we all know, contracting allows more expenses + higher rate = more dosh. i've told him that since the contract is on the table and money is my current driver (baby due, house to convert, mortgage to pay etc), that i do not want to go perm. i would however consider a contract. he instantly said they can do that, however it would be £25 a day less, but the contract would be for the term of the project which is 12mths, and it would be only 15miles away...
What do i do? i have verbally accepted the first offer, but signed no contract. the first project is also likely to extend and probably last for 12mths. where do i stand?
Sorry chaps, this is only my second contract and am a newbie... Advice would be much appreciated.
well i think so!
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