Why we MUST ditch our lazy attitude to finding work through agents and agencies

[ItRYmyBEst]

I run a ltd because I was forced to. The only way I could get contract work was via an agency using a ltd. Which means I use an accountant, indemnity , VAT FRS, etc etc.

Over the years I have had to adapt and I will adapt to this as well. The key fixed points are
1. minimise aggro for the client
2. costs will go up, particularly for staying away
3. SDC will be certain, but then longer contracts are back on the agenda
4. Agencies practices might change and not for the better

Seems to me that I will be going for longer contracts, insisting on a 3 or 4 day week with 10 - 12 hour days, pushing hard for WFH, pushing harder for direct

How many remote contracts will let you take the same rate as being on site?

Ie I would like 600 pd contract working from home.

[ItRYmyBEst]

Ah, so the long game may be to push us into collecting larger warchests?

This sounds like a good plan, but aren't we all doing that anyway?

[LondonManc]

This sounds like a good plan, but aren't we all doing that anyway?

I take it you're not married then?

[DodgyAgent]

How many remote contracts will let you take the same rate as being on site?

Ie I would like 600 pd contract working from home.

Place 10 contractors and charge £300 per week margin. Not only can you "work" from home you won't have to do anything other than shuffle some invoices around.

[ItRYmyBEst]

I take it you're not married then?

yeah not married

[NotAllThere]

Please refrain from the sockie accusations.