First night away from family :-(

[MaryPoppins]

What do you mean "like 6 accidents" - is that 6 accidents, 5 accidents? or what?

As to "taken it out of me" I was rammed by some bint in a Range Rover who was too busy running her brick supplies business from her car too be bothered looking out of the big window in the front on the way in on Monday, I still made it into clientco and did a full days work - but then I don't try to drive home daft distances.

I don't consider 60 miles a daft distance, unless you're darn sarf. 3 hours driving per day is my limit, I think that's perfectly do-able.

[Ignis Fatuus]

Like Zippy said, get yourself a few mates where you work, a nice local, somewhere to watch the footie and you'll forget about the family soon enough. Divorce is problematic but its over reasonably quickly, well mine was.

How I wish that were a joke

[Mich the Tester]

Apologies to the OP, but I can't believe that a "contractor" thinks one night away from family is newsworthy or in any way harsh.

WHS

Integral part of contracting if you don't live in a big city with lots of work. Just make it as pleasant as possible by finding a small, friendly hotel or B&B and somewhere good to eat.

[MrMark]

It's cos its the first time, it means I am doing the contractor thing now, not just being a contractor locally which means getting paid a lot but living similar to a permie.

Also if I work away in future to a non-commutable distance I will make sure to take them with me.

It's the food and drink that I think you have to watch when working away. That waistline soon expands, and it's a lot harder to bring back into shape.

[Pondlife]

My approach,

If it's more than a 6 month gig, get a flat (share)

If you are going to stay in B&Bs or Hotels, then find a decent one - It's a tax deductable expense so don't just go for the cheapest you can find. I know that in theory it's just a bed and a shower but I hate the thought of working all day and dreading having to go back to some poxy little room with an old uncomfortable threadbare bed. errggghh.

[xoggoth]

I had a winter contract in Blackpool. The upside is really good value accomodation, plenty of holiday flats for a short term let. You can even get a B&B for about £15 without sharing with a carnie who puts pins through his cheeks for a living. The downside is nowt much to do in evening apart from play House of the Dead in the arcades or go to gay bars.

[kandr]

One night away from the family hmm finding it tough ... I can only suggest you invest in some waterproof sheets