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    #11
    Thanks Tazman, that sounds like a good option.

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      #12
      End of Normal Day - Midnight: 1.5 x
      Midnight Onwards: 2 x
      Sat: 1.5 x
      Sun: 2 x
      Bank Holidays: 3 x

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        #13
        Be careful

        I didn't get renewed once because I asked for extra money for covering late shifts whilst the 2 newbie contractors in the other team happily agreed to take time off in lieu.

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          #14
          Ask for 2 week days of TOIL in exchange !?

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            #15
            I'm not opposed to taking TOIL instead of cash, but the exchange rate needs to be better than 1:1

            I don't work weekends for normal rates - whether that's paid in cash or in some other form.
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              #16
              FWIF - If I work a weekend (only happened once in the past year) then it's the same daily rate as during the week.

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                #17
                Originally posted by kirk View Post
                FWIF - If I work a weekend (only happened once in the past year) then it's the same daily rate as during the week.
                Same here but then it has only happened once and I was finished by Lunch time.

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                  #18
                  I've been offered 2 days of TOIL in exchange for the Sunday 12 hour shift, but seeing as I work from home at least 2 days a week anyway, I'm not really sure that's worth my while.
                  I'm trying to say no without sounding obstructive!

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
                    My current project asked me if I would work weekends. I asked what rate they were paying and was told "normal rate", so I politely declined.

                    There is another thread somewhere discussing what people charge for weekends - some don't charge extra and some do.

                    My rule is that it's double time on a weekend as a minimum. Depends how desperate they are - might go up to triple time!
                    I prefer to work weekends if I can.

                    Less people in the office and usually means I can have days off in the week get stuff doen when every muppet in the planet isnt out shopping with the misses.

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
                      I prefer to work weekends if I can.

                      Less people in the office and usually means I can have days off in the week get stuff doen when every muppet in the planet isnt out shopping with the misses.
                      Surely the roads are quieter on a Sunday anyway?
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