Finally took the pluge into contracting..

[cojak]

Good man. Two points:

1. You should avoid signing the opt out until you start on site, then it's not worth the paper it's printed on and you'll still be opted in. Opting out only benefits the agent, but they usually bust your balls so bad to sign it that it's easier just to sign it. (Did they bust your balls to sign it? If so, what does this tell you? )

2. EL/PL/PI insurance is a big fat waste of money. I assume the agent asked for it? How much did they sting you for?! Cancel the policy and get some money back once you've shown your agency your policy details.

Anyone noticed this? Judge rules that EDS lied to win a contract. They've been fined £200 interim (there's more to come...) damages on a contract that was only worth £54 million. And their contractual liability was a lot less than that...

So, who do you think is going to be expected to shoulder a part of that burden, hmm?

Clients might not have chased you in the past, but I think that the day insurance isn't needed has come and gone.

Unless you're prepared to gamble your savings and home, obv...

[Flybeething]

Thanks all,

Comments taken on board for next contract...