Reasons why you dont get the contract...

[voron]

Went to do a gig in Washington DC a few years ago (US government).

Ancient, how did you find it contracting for the US Gov? 'Specialising' in the British public sector (because I'm too dumb to get a proper gig) I'm always interested in the possibility of contracting for the public sector in other nations.

[ancient]

Ancient, how did you find it contracting for the US Gov? 'Specialising' in the British public sector (because I'm too dumb to get a proper gig) I'm always interested in the possibility of contracting for the public sector in other nations.

I was in the States due to specific Y2K skills and certain problems at that time.

Given what you have said, I would look at New Zealand (Wellington) it is a great place and very compact; if you change your job you only move a few blocks. The entry is fairly easy, and unlike Australia they have no poisonus snakes or spiders. Perhaps go as a sponsored permie first, and then go contracting after that, though rates and salaries are not that high, though the quality of life is out of this world. The people their work to live rather than live to work.

As an example, I was out doing a project in NZ and at 3.30 on a Friday, everyone gets their bottles of gin and whiskey out the drawer, and it is end of week in-office party time, and just sit back and chill.

Canada is also fairly easy to get into.

I would go to NZ tomorrow, but my missus won't move so I am stuck.

Try this link:

http://www.jobs.govt.nz/jobs/default.aspx

There are some good jobs in Australia, but you probably need to be under 45.

In terms of getting a proper gig, well, I used to think that, after a project with one of the big 4 banks, In terms of delivery, I found the private sector even worse. They just cover it up better.

[voron]

Thanks for the tip, ancient.