Permies constantly joking about contractors being rich

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

You could ditch the gig early?

Right I'm gonna ignore these comments from now on! I have been in the game for 5 years now so don't need to prove myself to anybody!

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

WMSS

I don't discuss rates with anyone in the office or anywhere else TBH. I think the only person (apart from Mrs P) who knows is a good mate who earns about the same as a permie. Maybe a little more.

The few times anyone at client co were to comment about contractors rates I just brush it off with "That's what the consultancy/agency gets".

I never divulge my Day rate to anybody! It is the height of stupidity and to be honest I can imagine how envious and jealous it would make some people... I don't even reveal it to friends/family.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

GPs save lives and IT contractors ...

we provide the technology to allow them to save more lives.... including more filthy IT contractors.

[darmstadt]

**** 'em and MTFU. Get kitted out...

[Zero Liability]

Neither do many contractors

Nor does Hector, for that matter.

[psychocandy]

No I didnt start this thread.

I've met all sorts in the last few years. Some places you wouldnt even be able to tell who was a contractor and others theres clear divide and contractors even sit in their own little area.

Most permies I find are ok though.

Most are interested in how it all works etc. and you explain no pay for hols, sick, pension etc etc and I find most will then say sod that I'll stay perm. Fair enough then up to you.

Met a few who are convinced your earning shedloads are a waste of money as well. Usually find with these they start off with these ideas then usually actually twig you do know what your on about.

One client a while ago now was a bit off. All the permies seemed to watch contractors like a hawk to pick up what they were doing. Seemed to be a bit of a brownie point thing if you got to dob in a contractor. Really stupid things - they'd notice EXACTLY how long you had for lunch, how many phone calls per day you took, how often you mentioned non-work related stuff, and they'd constantly be looking over checking what web site you were on. Pathetic it was.

[MaryPoppins]

One client a while ago now was a bit off. All the permies seemed to watch contractors like a hawk to pick up what they were doing. Seemed to be a bit of a brownie point thing if you got to dob in a contractor. Really stupid things - they'd notice EXACTLY how long you had for lunch, how many phone calls per day you took, how often you mentioned non-work related stuff, and they'd constantly be looking over checking what web site you were on. Pathetic it was.

Was this just you this was aimed at?

[FatLazyContractor]

One client a while ago now was a bit off. All the permies seemed to watch contractors like a hawk to pick up what they were doing. Seemed to be a bit of a brownie point thing if you got to dob in a contractor. Really stupid things - they'd notice EXACTLY how long you had for lunch, how many phone calls per day you took, how often you mentioned non-work related stuff, and they'd constantly be looking over checking what web site you were on. Pathetic it was.

- Did you walk? or did you continue to work there?
- What was the result of that surveillance? Did anyone have a word with you about anything you had done?

[psychocandy]

- Did you walk? or did you continue to work there?
- What was the result of that surveillance? Did anyone have a word with you about anything you had done?

It was all contractors not just me. lol.

It was a while ago. I think in the end I stuck it out and just declined the renewal. Better to keep your sanity.

Also, if I remember one of the team leaders did mention a few 'issues' and referred it upwards which peed me off a bit. But never heard a thing more about it and left not that long after.

[FatLazyContractor]

It was all contractors not just me. lol.

It was a while ago. I think in the end I stuck it out and just declined the renewal. Better to keep your sanity.

Also, if I remember one of the team leaders did mention a few 'issues' and referred it upwards which peed me off a bit. But never heard a thing more about it and left not that long after.

You are cut out ...