On the bench?

[Unicorn]

Or it could be a cunning plan

Sounds like this person was getting a contract DBA for 3-4 months for half the price.

Top tip - If anyone on the board takes a permie role in the next couple of months with a 12 week probation and a boss from hell, don't get too comfy

[Bob Dalek]

Sounds like this person was getting a contract DBA for 3-4 months for half the price.

Top tip - If anyone on the board takes a permie role in the next couple of months with a 12 week probation and a boss from hell, don't get too comfy

In Hammersmith.

[mailric]

back in business

well, got bored and started looking a little more seriously (i.e. paying more attention to the phone calls). Turns out the market is picking up a little and had an offer of a couple of months work this morning, which I have mixed feelings about

Think the client is playing on the safe side with only 2 months work and no notice period but hay ho.... keeps me out of trouble for a few weeks.

[Bob Dalek]

well, got bored and started looking a little more seriously (i.e. paying more attention to the phone calls). Turns out the market is picking up a little and had an offer of a couple of months work this morning, which I have mixed feelings about

Think the client is playing on the safe side with only 2 months work and no notice period but hay ho.... keeps me out of trouble for a few weeks.

Well done.

I think it's looking a lot healthier... but perhaps a greater percentage of 3 month gigs that before? Who cares? Lovely lolly is lovely lolly.

[mailric]

Well done.

I think it's looking a lot healthier... but perhaps a greater percentage of 3 month gigs that before? Who cares? Lovely lolly is lovely lolly.

cheers. and i guess with 3 month contracts you've a greater chance of negotiation come extention time, to save them going to market again.

plus rates might be looking a little better in 3 months.

[Bob Dalek]

cheers. and i guess with 3 month contracts you've a greater chance of negotiation come extention time, to save them going to market again.

plus rates might be looking a little better in 3 months.

Just had a call!! Only put my CV online 15 mins. ago. Boomed!

[mailric]

Just had a call!! Only put my CV online 15 mins. ago. Boomed!

Quick....... lets buy some shares before close!!!!!

[Bob Dalek]

Quick....... lets buy some shares before close!!!!!

[BolshieBastard]

cheers. and i guess with 3 month contracts you've a greater chance of negotiation come extention time, to save them going to market again.

plus rates might be looking a little better in 3 months.

No they wont! They'll give you a flat no for at least 12 months so long as they can replace you. Many clients wont give a rate increase within 12 months unless you prove you're indespensible.

[norrahe]

No they wont! They'll give you a flat no for at least 12 months so long as they can replace you. Many clients wont give a rate increase within 12 months unless you prove you're indespensible.

yep! a lot of companies are reducing rates or using the "credit crunch" as an excuse to pay contractors less.

I've been in the situation being put forward for a job and asked to reduce my rate, on saying no, the agency then comes back saying the company will agree on my rate but the other poor schmucks who agreed a rate drop get put forward at a lower rate.

Experience doesn't matter any more, its who's cheapest.