Coming back to Uk after 4 year stint in New Zealand. Did 6 years permie before I left at large software house in London. .net c# c++ developer. Will I have to take crap rate as no recent UK experience. People still around in UK for references and NZ ones can be done. Are the pimps going to think too much hassle etc? I suppose you all think I'm nuts for coming back now but the market in NZ is really slow and it's another 3 months til weather hots up!
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
What are the chances......
Collapse
X
-
-
The market in the UK is equally crap, and we're in the middle of monsoon season!Originally posted by beached View PostComing back to Uk after 4 year stint in New Zealand. Did 6 years permie before I left at large software house in London. .net c# c++ developer. Will I have to take crap rate as no recent UK experience. People still around in UK for references and NZ ones can be done. Are the pimps going to think too much hassle etc? I suppose you all think I'm nuts for coming back now but the market in NZ is really slow and it's another 3 months til weather hots up!ǝןqqıʍ -
Beached - Did you come back OR come to yours senses. There are plenty of contracts in the South East UK at the moment for people with your skillset. Don't know if you can PM - to contact me directly.Comment
-
Still in Nz a week on the bench so far and looking very quiet. pimps all scrambling for same roles, nothing thru networks etc.... Giving it another week and then maybe back to uk. If you want further info on Nz email me fmoore@hotmail.co.uk.Comment
-
Be patient my man, its probably going a bit quiet pre-election, but there should be roles around after that - what was the bill for the anti-laundering legislation changes I saw in the paper the other day? $50-$100 million estimated for IT system changes at banks etc. I assume you are looking in Wellington and Auckland?Originally posted by beached View PostStill in Nz a week on the bench so far and looking very quiet. pimps all scrambling for same roles, nothing thru networks etc....
The barren news pages of the ContractorUK website *finally* caught up with events worldwide and actually had this snippet of news buried in an article....
The fallout from each of the four major banks’ IT departments is still being counted, but initial estimates suggest that layoffs from just Lehman and Merrill will effectively “glut” the IT jobs market.
Hmmmmm. Dark grey clouds are descending on the Eurozone. At least daylight saving starts here this weekend!
;-)Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Why PAYE overcharging by HMRC is every contractor’s problem Today 06:26
- Government unveils ‘Umbrella Company Regulations consultation’ Yesterday 05:55
- JSL rules ‘are HMRC’s way to make contractor umbrella company clients give a sh*t where their money goes’ Feb 8 07:42
- Contractors warned over HMRC charging £3.5 billion too much Feb 6 03:18
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for umbrella company contractors: an April 2026 explainer Feb 5 07:19
- IR35: IT contractors ‘most concerned about off-payroll working rules’ Feb 4 07:11
- Labour’s near-silence on its employment status shakeup is telling, and disappointing Feb 3 07:47
- Business expenses: What IT contractors can and cannot claim from HMRC Jan 30 08:44
- April’s umbrella PAYE risk: how contractors’ end-clients are prepping Jan 29 05:45
- How EV tax changes of 2025-2028 add up for contractor limited company directors Jan 28 08:11

Comment