money for old rope

[unemployed]

Started a new job 2 months ago which was advertised as a senior support role , but turns out to be no better than a first line job swapping tapes etc installing software.

finance company in london, they are paying me a package of around 50k is this the norm in london ? i can`t believe they pay that kind of money for such a basic job , any guys here over paid for a tulip job ?

[Dallas]

Yes, I think majority would agree on day to day mundane while the muggels ( permies) get up to speed and stop tripping each other up. it's a bollux game, keep booking holidays.

[unemployed]

Yes, I think majority would agree on day to day mundane while the muggels ( permies) get up to speed and stop tripping each other up. it's a bollux game, keep booking holidays.

i am a permie , was looking for contracting , but this turned up unbelievable.

The difference in wages between companies is astounding some 3rd line job barely pay 40k nowadays .

best i just go with the flow and keep my mouth shut

[psychocandy]

You say £50K package. So Im guessing £200/day or so?

This is VERY low indeed especially for London so hardly surprising that you're doing basic stuff.

A lot of the times though, contractors get the mundane stuff because it stops the permies moaning to management they're bored.

Of course, as you said, there could be permies getting £40K and getting their nuts worked off but you're taking home more to change tapes etc. Don't moan about it LOL.

I do tapes now where I am. Its half-day a week to take tapes out, walk around to safe, walk to other server room etc. Its easy...

[Old Greg]

I work on the business side rather than the technical side of IT. I am currently being paid well for a ridiculously easy, mundane and dull contract. Work at home mostly and when in office, it's a great bunch of people who I know from previous contracts.

Bring it on.

[Old Greg]

Oh, and unemployed, really glad to hear you're not unemployed any more.

[mos]

Started a new job 2 months ago which was advertised as a senior support role , but turns out to be no better than a first line job swapping tapes etc installing software.

finance company in london, they are paying me a package of around 50k is this the norm in london ? i can`t believe they pay that kind of money for such a basic job , any guys here over paid for a tulip job ?

I think I know which company you are talking about. They love placing smart, experienced people in humiliating position and pay them well. But be prepared that they will be trying to bring you down even further each time, while increasing your rate.
Funnily, they pay cleaning staff from Eastern Europe 180% of that they pay semi qualified accountants.

[lukemg]

Virtually every job I have had has been like this, even when given dire warnings about what will be needed, timescales, pressure etc etc.
Exception has been recent PM roles which have proved to be difficult, with responsibility for everything under the sun and constant moaning with nowhere to hide....

[captainham]

Of course, as you said, there could be permies getting £40K and getting their nuts worked off but you're taking home more to change tapes etc. Don't moan about it LOL.

Hark at her!

[unemployed]

You say £50K package. So Im guessing £200/day or so?

This is VERY low indeed especially for London so hardly surprising that you're doing basic stuff.

A lot of the times though, contractors get the mundane stuff because it stops the permies moaning to management they're bored.

Of course, as you said, there could be permies getting £40K and getting their nuts worked off but you're taking home more to change tapes etc. Don't moan about it LOL.

I do tapes now where I am. Its half-day a week to take tapes out, walk around to safe, walk to other server room etc. Its easy...

i should have been clearer this is a permie role