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Market Picking Up??

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    #11
    Had three calls this week, even though I'm not on the bench at the moment. Sweet.

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      #12
      Did the market slump?
      "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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        #13
        Yup, starting to field more and more genuine calls and not one has asked for references

        Though this could also be coinciding with my recent change of direction into the NHS (publik sectah's where its at innit maytee) and rehashing of SQL/VBA 'skills', which I hadn't touched since college.

        Needs must I guess...
        Permietractor (probably)

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          #14
          I've noticed loads more jobs in my daily job emails this week.

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            #15
            still quiet rrrargh//. one phishing call today !!!

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              #16
              Originally posted by opc View Post
              I've noticed loads more jobs in my daily job emails this week.
              Yes I've suddenly had loads of emails this week.
              Will work inside IR35. Or for food.

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                #17
                Just starting to look for a new contract now as I`m being put on the bench by my client (lack of funding)although I might possibly return to again soon, but I think I`d rather find a new contract.

                So far it`s looking dead. Only one agent has called from my three jobserve submissions and that job was then pulled by the end client (reminding me of the annoying 2002 toearly 2003 period). However, I think for me and my skills, things will pick up starting mid-April.

                Looking at other posts in this thread, I`m surprised about someone being offered a 2 year contract. I`d love that also don`t get me wrong, but companies offering extensions greater than 6-12 months max concerns me a little....probably a government client

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by SuperZ View Post
                  Looking at other posts in this thread, I`m surprised about someone being offered a 2 year contract. I`d love that also don`t get me wrong, but companies offering extensions greater than 6-12 months max concerns me a little....probably an IR35 risk


                  Bitter? Moi?

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                    #19
                    Had a fishing call from FDM this evening on the drive home. Told them I wasnt looking as Im in a contract. Asked for my cv 'just in case.'

                    Said I'll send it but I wont!
                    I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by SuperZ View Post
                      Looking at other posts in this thread, I`m surprised about someone being offered a 2 year contract. I`d love that also don`t get me wrong, but companies offering extensions greater than 6-12 months max concerns me a little....probably a government client
                      Why. I could offer you a 1000 year contract and get rid of you with just a short notice period.

                      When will people learn contract length means **** all.

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