Plan B

[WKnight]

Why Plan B

Okay then, what's so bad about contracting that makes you want a plan B - you're well paid aren't you?

Talking as an ex-contractor now living plan B (as a freelance writer), I wondered why everybody want's, so desperately, to get out.

I wanted to leave because the money was the only reward! Even solving interesting puzzles didn't do it in the end because most others never understood the solution! Recognition is sorely lacking - I think.


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[Churchill]

Talking as an ex-contractor now living plan B (as a freelance writer), I wondered why everybody want's, so desperately, to get out.WARNING: Answers may be quoted on the CUK front page

Oh the irony, I can almost taste it...

Make much money do we?

[Buffoon]

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Given that warning.

I spend all of my waking hours for the social good. I pay all my taxes on my revenue. I only draw minimum wage. All other profits are donated to the New Labour party. In my few sleeping moments I dream of the glorious democratic socialist republic we are building.

I have won the victory over myself, I truly love Big Brother.

[wendigo100]

Okay then, what's so bad about contracting that makes you want a plan B - you're well paid aren't you?

Talking as an ex-contractor now living plan B (as a freelance writer), I wondered why everybody want's, so desperately, to get out.

I wanted to leave because the money was the only reward! Even solving interesting puzzles didn't do it in the end because most others never understood the solution! Recognition is sorely lacking - I think.


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I don't want to get out of contracting. I enjoy what I do and I'm paid reasonably well. It's insecure, but moving around makes it more interesting.

However, the only problem is that I can only sell my time once, which limits earning potential. Hiring other people can be a nightmare these days, so I don't want to go there.

Plan B for me would be something that is not being paid for personal services.

[shoes]

I wondered why everybody want's, so desperately, to get out.

It isn't the work that I dislike, it's the corporate environment. An office environment is a terrible place to spend most of your day, so much misery, boredom, suffering and politically motivated slimey folk. People so rarely produce anything of any worth in such an environment, it's a sad thing to witness so many people wasting their lives.

The best part of any contract is accelerating away at the end of the final day, cash in the bank.

[ratewhore]

Ultimately, IT is dull and plan B's are a bit more interesting. If your plan B is duller than IT then you should give up all hope now!

Nothing more to be said...

[DimPrawn]

It isn't the work that I dislike, it's the corporate environment. An office environment is a terrible place to spend most of your day, so much misery, boredom, suffering and politically motivated slimey folk. People so rarely produce anything of any worth in such an environment, it's a sad thing to witness so many people wasting their lives.
The best part of any contract is accelerating away at the end of the final day, cash in the bank.

That is exactly how I look at it.

[The Lone Gunman]

Okay then, what's so bad about contracting that makes you want a plan B - you're well paid aren't you?

Talking as an ex-contractor now living plan B (as a freelance writer), I wondered why everybody want's, so desperately, to get out.

I wanted to leave because the money was the only reward! Even solving interesting puzzles didn't do it in the end because most others never understood the solution! Recognition is sorely lacking - I think.


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Money isn't everything though is it. Sure it helps, but there are other factors.

I have been dragging my arse around Europe for nearly 10 years. I have an intimate knowledge of a number of airports and railway stations, which I seem to see more of than my own house.
I see my wife for 2 days a week.
I rarely get to spend time with my mates, or indulging in my favourite hobbies. My motorbike and kite buggy have covered less miles than they should have done recently.
Sure I earn a decent rate, but that does not compensate for the life I have to lead.
Rates are not what they used to be either. Rates used to more than compensate for the sacrifices but not anymore. No more booking into the first hotel you see because you can afford it. These days it is a case of finding a B&B to make the money go far enough.
On top of that we have the GB/TBies to deal with. NL seem to be making it harder and harder for me to ply my trade. I am constantly worried that I will be scuppered by a contract clause or that some new legislation or a back dated re-interpretation will cost me everything.

I want a plan B so I can possibly live like normal people do.

[gables]

I want a plan B so I can possibly live like normal people do.

But don't most (normal) people travel to the same place each day, sit in the same seat, for a set number of hours and then go home?

You can of course do this by getting a permanent job, also you might be surprised that people probably look at what you do and think blimey that must be fun.

Just a thought.

[bobhope]

But don't most (normal) people travel to the same place each day, sit in the same seat, for a set number of hours and then go home?

You can of course do this by getting a permanent job, also you might be surprised that people probably look at what you do and think blimey that must be fun.

Just a thought.

I'm sure that they do, but as most people who have done the business travel bit will testify, the novelty soon wears off.