What to do?

[DocP]

Just got offered a six month gig. Not exactly a dream contract, so do I hang on for something better or take it? Rates a rather dissapointing £350 a day.. 1hr commute.

[Another Dodgy Agent]

Just got offered a six month gig. Not exactly a dream contract, so do I hang on for something better or take it? Rates a rather dissapointing £350 a day.. 1hr commute.

I would say take it for now, it is super quite in the IT contract market at the mo. What's the notice period? (as you can always give notice if something better comes along).

[norrahe]

take it until the market picks up, then give notice when you find summat else.

[Liability]

Take it and ride out next year even if at lower rate -

[ratewhore]

Just got offered a six month gig. Not exactly a dream contract, so do I hang on for something better or take it? Rates a rather dissapointing £350 a day.. 1hr commute.

Look at it in terms of a (roughly) £46K piece of work. Does that change your perspective or not?

[pmeswani]

Just got offered a six month gig. Not exactly a dream contract, so do I hang on for something better or take it? Rates a rather dissapointing £350 a day.. 1hr commute.

£350 p/d for 6 months or nothing until the forseeable future. No-brainer for me. Check your notice period to see how quickly you can get out.

I do an hour commute to and from work for a lot less than what you are on. Be grateful that you are getting the rate you are on in this economic period.

[BlasterBates]

not bad....£350 aint that low...

this is the worst recession for 50 years so...TAKE IT.

[Pogle]

I'll have it if you don't want it!

[gingerjedi]

Just got offered a six month gig. Not exactly a dream contract, so do I hang on for something better or take it? Rates a rather dissapointing £350 a day.. 1hr commute.

A bit vague aren't you? If it’s for sticking boxes on desks then yes that's a great rate, if you are expected to mastermind ICI's I.M then its rubbish.

BTW... In my field that would be a great rate.

[kanulondon]

Just got offered a six month gig. Not exactly a dream contract, so do I hang on for something better or take it? Rates a rather dissapointing £350 a day.. 1hr commute.

A contract in the hand and all that.......

Take it.

KL