Atos Origin? Any advise for a first time contractor?

[SAS]

Hello,

I had an interview with Atos Origin today and would like to know some info from those who worked for them.

I don't really like so far what I have found on this site regarding them. Although most of them had been posted some time ago maybe things are different now..?

Thanks,
SAS

[Orangutan]

I finished at Atos earlier this year, it was my choice to leave as I had a better offer when it came to renewal time.I'd have happily renewed again had my current gig not been on the table.

I have to admit I was a bit nervous considering some of the bad press that they and Alexander Mann get. But I have had no problems at all.

Once thing worth noting is that they are paranoid about extending contractors beyond a year, so don't think of it as somewhere to snuggle down and stay for a couple of years - it ain't gonna happen.

[malvolio]

I have to admit I was a bit nervous considering some of the bad press that they and Alexander Mann get. But I have had no problems at all.

Once thing worth noting is that they are paranoid about extending contractors beyond a year, so don't think of it as somewhere to snuggle down and stay for a couple of years - it ain't gonna happen.

So they don't understand employement law then... Doesn't bode too well does it?

Did you get your contract reviewed?

[UNix_Dude]

Atos Origin and AlexMann

I have read myslef that the agents are... at best restrictive, please do a search there are many comments regarding monies and their lack of payment methods. As for Atos Origin, I worked for them last year. One of their employees took an instant dislike to me and having the theory that I wouldn't be there long term, I ignored it. I did however draw the line when he sent me an email refering to me as the "N" word. (How stupid to actually write it down). I put a writen complaint in with his supervisors and promptly recieved my marching orders. The contract was in Holland (I always thought there were liberal there) so maybe it was a Dutch thing, who knows. I would suggest though that all people are different and maybe it was just a case of bad apples at that particular site.

[NotAllThere]

It's probably because you're the type of person who resurrects an ancient thread. Or who has difficulty with accurate spelling.

[UNix_Dude]

I am scared to ask who they are?

I only checked in today, and that input needs logging somewhere!

[cojak]

Not really - bad apples are bad apples. Atos and AM are no worse than others and considerably better than Z9.....