Finally got a gig....but why do I feel apprehensive?

**swamp** · 13 January 2009, 11:14

You'll feel great after you've handed in your notice... When I did it years ago it was like a massive weight off my shoulders, and fresh spring breeze and sunshine

**TCL** · 13 January 2009, 11:42

WHS

My little girl said to me the other day "Daddy, who is your boss?"
My reply: "I don't have a boss, my darling angel"

One of the many many benefits of contracting.

**Flubster** · 13 January 2009, 11:56

Originally posted by TCL View Post

WHS

My little girl said to me the other day "Daddy, who is your boss?"
My reply: "I don't have a boss, my darling angel"

One of the many many benefits of contracting.

Your mother

**kanulondon** · 13 January 2009, 12:23

Originally posted by TCL View Post

WHS

My little girl said to me the other day "Daddy, who is your boss?"
My reply: "I don't have a boss, my darling angel"

One of the many many benefits of contracting.

I'll drink to that

**Scotchpie** · 13 January 2009, 12:37

Congratulations on your first contract.

Welcome to the world of contracting. I'm still a newbie too with just 14 months under my belt but I've never felt better. I was a little nervous when I first started but it soon goes so don't worry.

Good luck.

**BrilloPad** · 13 January 2009, 12:37

Best of luck : let us know how it goes.

**pmeswani** · 13 January 2009, 12:41

Originally posted by kanulondon View Post

I think it must be newbie nerves...

Role is working an insurance company in South West England. The rate is distinctly average but it's a different sector to the one I am currently working in now and supposedly offers 6 months of work...

Guess I am not looking forward to handing in my notice....it'll be my first time

Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice I've got off this forum....

KL

My first contract was with Southampton CC. The interview was on the phone and lasted about 2 minutes. I thought it was a bit suspicious that I got a job that quickly. Anyway, after insisting on looking around the place (to see if the job was real), I accepted the role. Interesting bunch of people.

**DaveB** · 13 January 2009, 12:53

Originally posted by kanulondon View Post

I think it must be newbie nerves...

Role is working an insurance company in South West England. The rate is distinctly average but it's a different sector to the one I am currently working in now and supposedly offers 6 months of work...

Guess I am not looking forward to handing in my notice....it'll be my first time

Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice I've got off this forum....

KL

Because you are taking a huge step out of the world of conventional employment ot become your own boss and be the only one responsible for your fate.

It gets better after the first invoice has been paid, honest

**TheBigD** · 13 January 2009, 12:59

I was forced into contracting due to a combination of redundancy, and wife 2 weeks from giving birth (basically, just took the first thing that was on offer, permie or contract).

That was only 3 months ago, and so I'm probably not as qualified to give advice as others. It was daunting at first, but having been made redundant twice in 4 years, I don't believe there is any such things as job security any more, and so may as well go the whole hog and be a contractor (and get paid better for your trouble.)

Finally got a gig....but why do I feel apprehensive?