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Originally posted by genius View PostWhat are prof forums?
So B+C, A+L, etc.Comment
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Originally posted by genius View PostNo it makes yours irrelevant. It's like your saying the daily rate should be £10,000 just in case they **** you off after a week. Your argument made no sense.
My argument is you don't have guaranteed yearly earnings, as you a a contractor.
Anyway you're not even worth £330 so I doubt it will become a issue.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostPretty much it yes.
The reason no one knows my rate, is because its got sod all to do with anyone else, so that's why I don't belittle low rate, or fawn over high ones, I keep my cards close to my chest and most other good contractors do the same
If I get offered two roles, one in each place that are similar then rate is probably the biggest factor.
I also take rates on a project-by-project basis, as most of these things are negotiable versus working from home, etc.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View PostWTF are you smoking today? All your posts today make senseThe Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by genius View PostJust wondering what world you guys live in? Are you in touch with reality or has your daily rate got the better of you?
Asking as I spotted a thread slamming a daily rate of £330 - roughly £80k a year - which is at the very least £50k take home pay a year. Is it really that bad? Do you know the average UK salary?
CheersComment
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Originally posted by genius View PostWhat world do you live in?
I'm the good looking one with nice hair.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI'm the good looking one with nice hair.
New plane not arrived, yet thenThe Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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In the unlikely event the OP is not trolling.....
You're comparing apples with wheel barrows.
You should work on the assumption that you're going to work a max of 200 days / year, 10 months at around 20 working days per month.
That gives a gross income, before tax, insurance, accountancy fees, training, sick, pension, mobile phone, laptop, training and all of the other good stuff a decent permie would get of £66k.
Factor in the fact the client can let you go with zero notice, you could be out of work for an indefinite time, you could be forced to take a contract 100s of miles from home....
Still think £330/day is a lot? I'm not for one minute suggesting that it's a rubbish rate, but it's not the gross income you think it is.And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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Originally posted by b0redom View PostIn the unlikely event the OP is not trolling.....
You're comparing apples with wheel barrows.
You should work on the assumption that you're going to work a max of 200 days / year, 10 months at around 20 working days per month.
That gives a gross income, before tax, insurance, accountancy fees, training, sick, pension, mobile phone, laptop, training and all of the other good stuff a decent permie would get of £66k.
Factor in the fact the client can let you go with zero notice, you could be out of work for an indefinite time, you could be forced to take a contract 100s of miles from home....
Still think £330/day is a lot? I'm not for one minute suggesting that it's a rubbish rate, but it's not the gross income you think it is.
Rates need to reflect reality of contracting these days.Comment
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