The Dreaded Question

[DimPrawn]

Around 8 years ago, was in discussion about a BI practitioner role, basically creating a consultancy arm.
120k basic, 30k bonus, shares etc.
Would have had to work/smooze, all hours, MF's lifestyles not for me, I cannot abide cheap Champagne, for one thing

Turn it down, no regrets

"Client Facing" is a big no no.

Expect calls at 3.00am from your handler (boss), who is in Hong Kong, saying "We've booked a flight for you, head to the airport now, 3 weeks convincing our client in Mexico not to pull the plug."

Basically owned 24/7.

[Hobosapien]

One of the benefits of contracting away from home is that if this type of question gets mooted you can just say "nah, wouldn't want to settle so far away from family and friends" [fake sad face as if that was the only reason].

Another benefit is that during project lulls they're more flexible with the WFH (saves them budget if you're only billing them for equivalent of part time hours), and don't expect on site attendance for any normal length meetings.

Various contacts at client site: "When are you next on site for a catch up?"
Me: "Nothing planned yet. Maybe when the workload makes it worth the trip. I'll let you know."

[LondonManc]

"Client Facing" is a big no no.

Expect calls at 3.00am from your handler (boss), who is in Hong Kong, saying "We've booked a flight for you, head to the airport now, 3 weeks convincing our client in Mexico not to pull the plug."

Basically owned 24/7.

A lad I went to school with does similar as a lawyer but he's getting £1500/day for doing it. I think he copes quite well.

[MrMarkyMark]

"Client Facing" is a big no no.

Expect calls at 3.00am from your handler (boss), who is in Hong Kong, saying "We've booked a flight for you, head to the airport now, 3 weeks convincing our client in Mexico not to pull the plug."

Basically owned 24/7.

So, you didn't think of letting MF know this fact, before he double lubed, in preparation, for his perm role

[LondonManc]

So, you didn't think of letting MF know this fact, before he double lubed, in preparation, for his perm role

He loves the lube, let it go.

[DimPrawn]

A lad I went to school with does similar as a lawyer but he's getting £1500/day for doing it. I think he copes quite well.

I might do it for £1500/day but not a penny less.