Time out

[Wilmslow]

I am at that stage where I know I need to plan taking some time out. Starting a new gig next week which looks like a fixed term, so after that looks like a good time to take it.

Warchest is good, I can live for a few years, mortgage could be paid off if I wanted. So financially in a good place for a few months off.

However, I am worried about returning after taking time out - people don't tend to like a gap. I am also worried about not being able to resist looking. Those that take time out, how do you manage it? Those that don't, how do you keep sane?

[Pip in a Poke]

[ladymuck]

The longest time out I had was only about 3 months and only half of that was by choice. I stay sane by not being sane in the first place. Much easier to manage.

I tend to just take lots of mini breaks when I'm feeling a bit worn out.

That said, my life is very simple and easy with zero sources of stress.

[NickFitz]

I've only rarely had potential clients ask about the numerous gaps in my CV. Let's face it, most of them barely read past the most recent gig anyway.

On those few occasions I have been asked, I throw in some vague stuff about learning new things and working on side projects, but make no secret of the fact that I just enjoy spending time not working, and don't regard making money as the be-all-and-end-all of my existence. The response is generally one of agreement tinged with envy, rather than pursed lips

[Big Blue Plymouth]

I've only rarely had potential clients ask about the numerous gaps in my CV. Let's face it, most of them barely read past the most recent gig anyway.

On those few occasions I have been asked, I throw in some vague stuff about learning new things and working on side projects, but make no secret of the fact that I just enjoy spending time not working, and don't regard making money as the be-all-and-end-all of my existence. The response is generally one of agreement tinged with envy, rather than pursed lips

End clients are OK with gaps, it's compliance that can be a headache. I took a couple of months out earlier in the year to do some work on the house & I was asked to provide some receipts to back up what I was saying when I was offered my current role.

Worth bearing in mind if you're planning a few months in the fleshpots of Thailand or such like....

[Wilmslow]

End clients are OK with gaps, it's compliance that can be a headache. I took a couple of months out earlier in the year to do some work on the house & I was asked to provide some receipts to back up what I was saying when I was offered my current role.

Worth bearing in mind if you're planning a few months in the fleshpots of Thailand or such like....

I go to the family apartment in Catalunya quite a lot, so will be interesting to see how things over there pan out with regards to me taking time out there and compliance!

[woohoo]

I usually say I've been learning new stuff, working on my own projects etc. Which is usually true.

[Hobosapien]

Tell them that you've been in prison for tax evasion of IR35 and that as you have served the time you have a right under EU law (there will be one somewhere) to not be discriminated against.

You'll have no problem at all.

[SueEllen]

End clients are OK with gaps, it's compliance that can be a headache. I took a couple of months out earlier in the year to do some work on the house & I was asked to provide some receipts to back up what I was saying when I was offered my current role.

Worth bearing in mind if you're planning a few months in the fleshpots of Thailand or such like....

Plane tickets are evidence.

[OwlHoot]

Tell them that you've been in prison for tax evasion of IR35 and that as you have served the time you have a right under EU law (there will be one somewhere) to not be discriminated against.

You'll have no problem at all.

Also tell them you're genderfluid, and don't want to be pigeonholed as either "Mr" or "Mrs" or any similar demeaning conventional titles, and you'll walk it - They daren't reject you, for fear of lawsuits