Barclays Now

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

You are wrong. They have notice on their side to bin you but there is no notice on your side so you cannot give notice but NWPerm2Cont will tell you otherwise...

They also can rate cut anytime they want. Take it or leave it, your choice. A lot of people made a lot of noise about not accepting but 90% accepted. A few walked and one or two didn't get the cut.

Why would I say otherwise? What you said is 100% right - there is no notice period on your side and they can cut you whenever you want.

[northernladuk]

Why would I say otherwise? What you said is 100% right - there is no notice period on your side and they can cut you whenever you want.

Because I don't think not having notice would stop you if you wanted to leave again.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Because I don't think not having notice would stop you if you wanted to leave again.

Wow that's a really clever thing to say - I'd have expected more from you.

[BA to the Stars]

[Optimus]

Yes, they can and do pitch rate cuts mid-contract and have periodic culls of contractrors but that shouldn't be a reason not to take the role. They will probably honour a contract length, even for a cull, they usually exit you at next contract end date so you have some certainty and that is as much certainty as you get anywhere.
If you have other options, consider them but if not, don't let this put you off.

I guess you are right in terms of certainty... especially in the current climate. It'll be my first time with a financial sector and I know in the past there has always been the usual tag line with every job that 'you must have finance experience'.. never figured it out why that was.. IT/IS systems are the same, all the other legal legislations apply elsewhere just as they would to a bank etc and data protection again isn't exclusive to banks/building socs... so now that I have the opportunity to work there I am tempted but equally unsure of what they expect from their 'non perms'...

[Optimus]

Guys... I didn't mean to start a bun fight!!

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

I guess you are right in terms of certainty... especially in the current climate. It'll be my first time with a financial sector and I know in the past there has always been the usual tag line with every job that 'you must have finance experience'.. never figured it out why that was.. IT/IS systems are the same, all the other legal legislations apply elsewhere just as they would to a bank etc and data protection again isn't exclusive to banks/building socs... so now that I have the opportunity to work there I am tempted but equally unsure of what they expect from their 'non perms'...

After working 6 months in a bank (especially Barclays @ Radbroke) you will understand why they ask for Financial Sector experience....... Let's just say the places are different....

[Mephisto]

I was at Radbroke last year until they a) announced a rate cut and then b) reneged on that but culled everyone by Christmas. Didn't grumble too much as we had hit our metric but would have been nice to pick up some of the other work going on.

Anyway we are nothing more than an expensive commodity and just like any other will be given the boot as and when required.

I'd definitely go for it for the chance to work on that site but don't get too upset when the guillotine is raised - it really isn't personal.

Is it part of a work package with Integralis or a.n.other? The rates have climbed a little since Barclays started using this method for their projects.

[northernladuk]

I was at Radbroke last year until they a) announced a rate cut and then b) reneged on that but culled everyone by Christmas. Didn't grumble too much as we had hit our metric but would have been nice to pick up some of the other work going on.

Anyway we are nothing more than an expensive commodity and just like any other will be given the boot as and when required.

I'd definitely go for it for the chance to work on that site but don't get too upset when the guillotine is raised - it really isn't personal.

Is it part of a work package with Integralis or a.n.other? The rates have climbed a little since Barclays started using this method for their projects.

WHS and just to add I was there 4 years ago when they did exactly the same as A) and B) so it does happen quite regularly.

[Old Greg]

You are wrong. They have notice on their side to bin you but there is no notice on your side so you cannot give notice but NWPerm2Cont will tell you otherwise...

They also can rate cut anytime they want. Take it or leave it, your choice. A lot of people made a lot of noise about not accepting but 90% accepted. A few walked and one or two didn't get the cut.

Actually they have notice to bin his company not him. YACNCOTBAC.