Can you imagine contracting without a car ?

**The AntiChrist** · 26 June 2007, 20:14

OK, so just lie. They'll never find out whether you can drive or not because you just turn up for work like all the other employees.

**Gonzo** · 26 June 2007, 20:14

Originally posted by 2uk

I don’t have one yet and can live without it. My real concern is that this puts agents off and label me an “amateur” ?

I don't have one, but I live in London and generally work in the City.

If I lived and worked anywhere else I think it would be essential.

**alreadypacked** · 26 June 2007, 20:18

I haven't had a car for a while, smile as I walk home and see all the clamped cars.
Agents blah!

**sasguru** · 26 June 2007, 20:29

I used to think a car was essential and I live in London. Since I got rid of it I feel liberated. It pleases me that el Gordo can't screw me any more.
Car=Money extraction device. And it's getting worse.
Now I walk more, ride my bike and use the train as a place to read and relax.
Life is better and I'm fitter.

**Rantor** · 26 June 2007, 20:55

Originally posted by sasguru

I used to think a car was essential and I live in London. Since I got rid of it I feel liberated. It pleases me that el Gordo can't screw me any more.
Car=Money extraction device. And it's getting worse.
Now I walk more, ride my bike and use the train as a place to read and relax.
Life is better and I'm fitter.

I don't think I've used my car to get to work on more than 6 or 7 days in 10 years of contracting.

2UK - I didn't even own a car for the first couple of years I was a self respecting business-in-my-own-right/tax-dodging-freelance-scumbag - never had a problem.

Now, threatening to sling people out of windows, that's a different matter

**Cowboy Bob** · 27 June 2007, 05:11

I don't have a car either. Never had any problems with agents or getting work.

**andy** · 27 June 2007, 07:19

I have managed without car so far
7 minutes walk to work and pop back home for lunch also.
Maybe will need one for the next contract

**chicane** · 27 June 2007, 07:30

I own a car but generally find the alternative ways of getting to work less stressful than driving, at least for this contract. 4 miles walk to work and 4 miles back - feel more energetic and more productive and less stressed.

**BA to the Stars** · 27 June 2007, 07:45

All depends where you are based and the availability of contracts in the area. London no problem, loads of contracts and plenty of public transport out in the sticks a different matter (you may complain about the tube, buses, etc in the capital but at least you have it, albeit I wouldn't fancy the tube commute anymore, packed in, no fun).

Yes	47.73%	21 votes
No	31.82%	14 votes
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Can you imagine contracting without a car ?