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Best time of the year to look for a gig

8 March 2016, 13:35

When is the best time of the year to look for a new contract?

For me it's June, tell me your thoughts.

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8 March 2016, 13:39

Can we move this to General please...

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8 March 2016, 13:49

Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Can we move this to General please...

Seems reasonable. The question has been asked often enough.

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8 March 2016, 13:52

June 12th. Around 15.20. Don't opt out. Haggle hard.

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8 March 2016, 14:02

Originally posted by Bee View Post

When is the best time of the year to look for a new contract?

For me it's June, tell me your thoughts.

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December the 25th, around midnight, it has to be snowing and the cows have to be lying down, a North Westerly wind helps too.

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8 March 2016, 14:03

For me it's a short time after you've finished the previous one.

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8 March 2016, 14:13

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When is the best time of the year to look for a new contract?

Probably about 2-4 weeks before your current one runs out.

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8 March 2016, 14:17

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#9

8 March 2016, 14:19

Originally posted by Bee View Post

When is the best time of the year to look for a new contract?

For me it's June, tell me your thoughts.

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There is no best time, the preconditions, decisions and reasons that clients need a contractor are never based on time of year. I have had contracts in almost any month including right before xmas.
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#10

8 March 2016, 14:21

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When is the best time of the year to look for a new contract?

When you need* one

*Note: your definition of "need" will vary if you are married.

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