The North South Divide in Finance contracts at present

[Moscow Mule]

FTFY

Do the Scots not pay tax then?

Perhaps that is why rates are so low?

[larson]

I actually think many of the roles are coming up as permanent positions instead. Employers are looking at their budget closely and realise there will be plenty of people who would still apply for the role if it was permanent.

Most of the calls I'm getting now around the infrastructure/management side of things around the London area are £45 to £50k.

If you look closely, you'll find that salary elsewhere, with significantly reduced relocation outlay required on your part. If you're willing to head away from home Monday to Friday, it's not megabucks, but would cover your rear-end until something significantly better emerges on the horizon.

I am personally finding companies very willing to offer additional cash as part of the salary as they're fully aware relocation is hardly desirable, particularly in many areas of the midlands. I didn't quite realise how bland Leeds and Bradford were until being there recently.

[MarillionFan]

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Smiles.

Walks away from keyboard.

[larson]

...should've said, the calls are more often than not for roles in IB's or finance-related witsits.