parasol IT

[mcquiggd]

I still find it difficult to understand how they went downhill so fast - I was perfectly happy with them for about 8 months (customer service was good, paymets prompt), but decided to go solo again in February... probably a sound decision... I hope things work out ok for everyone involved....

[Spacecadet]

I'm not due to get any money for another month so i'll have to see how this pans out.

[carpenteri]

Although this situation doesn't help you guys, it certainly helps me (and others like me) about to take the plunge.

I was thinking of using a brolly for my first contract then setting up an LTD once I was settled (one thing at a time etc) however the thought of not being paid scares the sh@te out of me!.

It seems to me, if you want payment for your work LTD is the way to go.

Cheers

[GaryBarton]

DSTYLER - I can only sympathise. My last 2 contracts have been away from home - I'll take anything just to keep working - and when you need to pay hotel bills on top it makes things impossible if you don't get paid.

[Alf W]

How are some people on here going to cope when they possibly have to go a few months without a contract? You don't need to have a very long memory to remember back in 2001 when 6/9 months wasn't uncommon and it will happen again.

As for Parasol, I've never had any problems with them, even this month. Knowing a few direct numbers helps though rather than having to go through the 0845 number like the rest of the great unwashed!

[GaryBarton]

I don't have a problem with being without a contract. That's life. I DO have with not being paid for do for the work I have already done because my umbrella company can't do what I pay them for.

[GaryBarton]

What numbers

Perhaps ALF W would like to supply us with the direct numbers that he only he knows.

[privateeye]

If I'm owed thousands and no-one answers the phone I turn up in person to get answers and get a hand written cheque or cash. There is absolutely no excuse for not being able to revert to their old system by now.

[Alf W]

If I'm owed thousands and no-one answers the phone I turn up in person to get answers and get a hand written cheque or cash. There is absolutely no excuse for not being able to revert to their old system by now.

Yeah right! You and who's army?

[Spacecadet]

I used to work in warrington where they're based, I'm sure if i asked round enough a friend of a friend must work for them... hmmm might be a job for this week