No way, no how. I'd rather flip burgers than work permie in any IT organisation.
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Shock! Horror! The Dark Side awaits...
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Originally posted by realityhack View Post<wilmslow mode (my sincere apologies for this)>
I've been given an offer that would mean same basic net income as contracting plus great bonus, benefits etc, and only 1 month notice period.
Brilliant offer really - but if I refuse it's been made clear that my contractor days are numbered (max 3 months) here as they want this role to be permie, with or without me.
Gone out to market but it's shockingly quieter than usual.
Horrible dilemma. Common sense says get another contract if possible, if nothing obvious comes up - take bird in hand rather than risking finding a contract around the end of December. Other people I know (Including contractors) say I'd be mad not to take the offer and ride this (supposedly) rough time out in safety.
Hate the idea of going permie. Really makes my skin crawl. Have been a contractor for the last 9 years - can't remember what being permie is like. Eugh.
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostNo way, no how. I'd rather flip burgers than work permie in any IT organisation.Comment
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Even if you take the job you can still come back from the Dark Side Luke. There might not be many offers in a few months, and several months on the bench looks worse than several months as a permie.The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostUmmm...you flipped burgers before?
And so long as you're not forced to eat them.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostEven if you take the job you can still come back from the Dark Side Luke. There might not be many offers in a few months, and several months on the bench looks worse than several months as a permie.Comment
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostGeneral consensus please... do you think it'll really get that rough over the next few months in the contractor market? Anyone else seeing the signs of a turbulent time starting? What sectors are starting to look bleak, if any?
Whilst the thought of going permie fills me with dread, it might not be the worst idea at the moment. I'd give it some serious thought as going back into the market and looking for a new contract is not something I fancy at the moment.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Originally posted by Xenophon View PostBanking is looking rough, haven't you heard?!Comment
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostSee my PM... not the most troubled bank in the world.
Same goes for my bank, but 'tis getting worse.
Maybe I'm just in a negative mood today!
Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostGeneral consensus please... do you think it'll really get that rough over the next few months in the contractor market? Anyone else seeing the signs of a turbulent time starting? What sectors are starting to look bleak, if any?Comment
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