It can't be long now.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Is 2010 going to get ugly?
Collapse
X
-
Is 2010 going to get ugly?
20Yes, but not as ugly as 201170.00%14No, the recession is over20.00%4I should have eloped with AndyW10.00%2 -
Do you mean:
- fighting in the streets
- we can't get contracts
- your personal appearance is deteriorating
type ugly?
please elaborateHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think -
Have a look at the jobstats graphs, they all appear to be dropping off into oblivion.
From where I'm sat it looks pretty ugly already, the contract market seems to be an exaggerated and early indicator to the rest of the economy. It's often been said that IT is the first to go and the first to come back but I see no sign of a comeback anytime soon.
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
-
Are those average salaries right? 49K for a developer?Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostHave a look at the jobstats graphs, they all appear to be dropping off into oblivion.
From where I'm sat it looks pretty ugly already, the contract market seems to be an exaggerated and early indicator to the rest of the economy. It's often been said that IT is the first to go and the first to come back but I see no sign of a comeback anytime soon.
Comment
-
WTF. Clicking on 'Developer' shows average salary for a C++ developer to be £84K, and London 110K ! And SQL 136K.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostAre those average salaries right? 49K for a developer?Comment
-
Not sure I agree with that - I know several long term benched contractors (longest +1 year benched) now back in a contract since the New Year & this board has reported similar for some of its members - so may be a bit of a positive indicator.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostHave a look at the jobstats graphs, they all appear to be dropping off into oblivion.
From where I'm sat it looks pretty ugly already, the contract market seems to be an exaggerated and early indicator to the rest of the economy. It's often been said that IT is the first to go and the first to come back but I see no sign of a comeback anytime soon.
How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
-
Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostWTF. Clicking on 'Developer' shows average salary for a C++ developer to be £84K, and London 110K ! And SQL 136K.
Whoever designed that statistics calculator is obviously a cretin.
I feel like SasGuru after saying that. Suddently got a craving to go suck a lemon.
Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
Feist - I Feel It All
Feist - The Bad In Each Other (Later With Jools Holland)Comment
-
Comment
-
But, but, there are 2,324 in Epping alone!Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostHave a look at the jobstats graphs, they all appear to be dropping off into oblivion.
From where I'm sat it looks pretty ugly already, the contract market seems to be an exaggerated and early indicator to the rest of the economy. It's often been said that IT is the first to go and the first to come back but I see no sign of a comeback anytime soon.
How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
Follow me on Twitter - LinkedIn Profile - The HAB blog - New Blog: Mad Cameron
Xeno points: +5 - Asperger rating: 36 - Paranoid Schizophrenic rating: 44%
"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to high office" - AesopComment
-
I don't think jobstats is being updated properly at the moment.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostHave a look at the jobstats graphs, they all appear to be dropping off into oblivion.
From where I'm sat it looks pretty ugly already, the contract market seems to be an exaggerated and early indicator to the rest of the economy. It's often been said that IT is the first to go and the first to come back but I see no sign of a comeback anytime soon.
Can 'jobstats man' pull his finger out and update the figures please?
old.jobstats.co.uk always seems more reliable, but neither are up to date.Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- VAT compliance checks are changing — here’s what contractors need to know Jun 17 07:30
- As HMRC steps up VAT compliance activity, how should company directors prepare? Jun 16 06:52
- Hiring of IT contractors returned to growth in May 2026, following 33 months ‘in the red’ Jun 15 06:02
- Zero Hours Contract Reform: A key consultation for recruiters, employers and contractors is finally here Jun 12 04:43
- Bills of Exchange: Here’s what caught my attention as an umbrella compliance expert Jun 11 03:46
- Loan charge recall issue returns, with new demands making UK contractors ‘half-suicidal’ Jun 10 03:58
- AI interviews are here. Here's how IT contractors can ace them Jun 9 06:53
- Closing your limited company isn't failure. It's just the end of a chapter. Jun 8 05:00
- Young people not in education, employment or training isn’t a contractor’s problem. It’s a problem for us all Jun 5 05:26
- How does HMRC’s forward interest change benefit contractors? Jun 4 04:22

Comment