Originally posted by Tensai
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Why clients don't care about IR35
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Walk away??
Far be it from me to advise what others do (or don't), but it seems obvious that the majority of contractors have to work at the client's premises and be offered the type of work that client wishes to allocate to them. This doesn't necessarily negate IR35 as long as other clauses can be inserted. I would never walk out of a contract because the work stipulated wasn't to my liking. I am surprised by tim's reaction, although it could have been influenced by other factors, like location and rate. This is why I always make a point (unlike a lot of others here) of going for a f2f and discussing the reqs before accepting the offer. Not only that, if I haven't worked there before, I'd work out how to get there, travel and accommodation costs, etc etc. It's all very well taking the quick and easy (none or tel/int) option and repenting at leisure.Comment
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Which is ok provided the interviewer doesn't lie to you, I s'pose..."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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Originally posted by Dow Jones View PostFar be it from me to advise what others do (or don't), but it seems obvious that the majority of contractors have to work at the client's premises and be offered the type of work that client wishes to allocate to them. This doesn't necessarily negate IR35 as long as other clauses can be inserted. I would never walk out of a contract because the work stipulated wasn't to my liking. I am surprised by tim's reaction, although it could have been influenced by other factors, like location and rate. .
It was clear that the management style in this office was never going to suit me and that given that I had nowhere local to live, I decided to cut my loses.
And in any case, I am actually surprised that you seem to think that being given completely different work to that which you accepted at interview is not a perfectly valid reason for leaving. I am sure that if you interviwed as having, say, 5 years C++ and when you arrived actually knew bugger all about C++ the client would terminate there and then. Why should this not work both ways?
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Originally posted by tim123 View PostAs well as that it was influenced by the manager's actions. He had talked with me on the first day about a minor infraction (using my phone in the office) that he escalated into a major event, yet he seemed to think that his error didn't even exist...Comment
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Originally posted by Turion View PostWhy did your using your phone annoy him? Can't see how occasional usage would be a prob. Normal in any office nowadays. Tell us more please - against office rules for everyone, was it loud/silly ring tone, many calls taking long time, loud phone voice...
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Originally posted by Turion View PostWhy did your using your phone annoy him?"Israel, Palestine, Cats." He Said
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Originally posted by NickNick View PostIt's banned here. Using a personal mobile during normal working hours that is.
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Originally posted by expat View PostWhere the hell is that? Do they want only serfs? Can you go to the toilet without asking?
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Where the hell is that? Do they want only serfs?Comment
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