So who else is on the bench...

[Sockpuppet]

So, nearly at the end of my first week on the bench. Dont think its going to change much between now and Jan as well, its that time of year. Still got 5 weeks outstanding that I get tommorrow which is nice.

So who thinks the second contract is the hardest to get...

To be honest I dont really expect to be gainfully employed until end of Jan as I have a weeks long training course at the end of it...but after that the worlds my oyster.

For those of you that were wondering I finally got to speak to DHL about a position direct with them and the work "perm" was mentioned....do they no know how unstable I am .... fecking permies...

[Lucy]

How long was your contract for SP ?

[Sockpuppet]

3 months

Most logistics contracts seem to be 3 - 6 months there are not many 6 - 12 monthers out there (unless you are the BA which I could do but I prefer not to spend all day process mapping the "visio method" way).

[Lucy]

What are you looking to do next, more logistics ?

[Sockpuppet]

What are you looking to do next, more logistics ?

Well yeah I think the lack of .NET on my CV may stop me from becoming a programmer

Maybe not stricly logistics. Probably some project management, or analyst of stuff.

[DaveB]

3 months

Most logistics contracts seem to be 3 - 6 months there are not many 6 - 12 monthers out there (unless you are the BA which I could do but I prefer not to spend all day process mapping the "visio method" way).

Most contracts of any description are 3 or 6 months initially. How long they actually drag on for is another question, but you wont normally see anything longer offered in the first place.

[MarillionFan]

"So who thinks the second contract is the hardest to get..."

As an experienced contractor listen while I give advice.

The 2nd contract is the hardest to get. This is because after ditching your safe permie role and waiting for a while you took a contract you were not necessarily happy with. Having got a little cash behind you, having gotten an understanding of how it works and wanting that little extra money & worth, you are more choosy.

The 2nd contract is harder to get than the 1st.

Get the 2nd one though...... and then my son, you're a contractor.

[SallyAnne]

Well yeah I think the lack of .NET on my CV may stop me from becoming a programmer

Maybe not stricly logistics. Probably some project management, or analyst of stuff.

So put it on, and learn it in 5 minutes if you get an interview! Come on SP - start thinking like one of us!!!

[Sockpuppet]

So if we discount the fact that I'm a happy go lucky person and really dont care what the next contract is you're saying that I'm laughing? That and me really only in contracting for the variety and not the money...erm.

Anyway time for plan B to kick in. From Jan you'll find me mostly on the M1 with laptop and datacard applying for jobs from lay-bys and getting £30k to find work... marvelous. Stress free, IR35 safe and almost guaranteed £££. Starting to think truckers are a higher life form.

[SallyAnne]

So if we discount the fact that I'm a happy go lucky person and really dont care what the next contract is you're saying that I'm laughing? That and me really only in contracting for the variety and not the money...erm.

Anyway time for plan B to kick in. From Jan you'll find me mostly on the M1 with laptop and datacard applying for jobs from lay-bys and getting £30k to find work... marvelous. Stress free, IR35 safe and almost guaranteed £££. Starting to think truckers are a higher life form.

If you can get past an interview, you can learn anything on the job - so just wing it mate....until plan B kicks in.