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"Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. "
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostBrian is a good name for the Unix contractor that's been with the company 25 years and never leaves the server room as the lights in the office hurt his eyes.Comment
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Originally posted by Shimano105 View PostHonest answer? Only if you are getting into some new niche skill that will get you back contracting.
I've done perm move a few times recently but always back to contracting. First time was desperation because I hadn't moved out of legacy plop.
After a few marginal contracts I went perm to take a punt at getting into a more specialised area. I cynically left as soon as a well paid contract turned up. Went perm again for an update on the skillset and then straight back out there contracting.
Don't get soft, the perm job will entice you with promises of training and all the rest; likely it won't happen. Be as opportunistic as them and you'll not go far wrong.
Get into something specialised, even if it means a pay cut, then get out there and whore it. It's the only way forward!Comment
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Originally posted by BrianP View PostBA training; then will see what's happening in the market in a year or so. No doubt, more bob infested. BA skills more valuable than day rate at the moment as more 'bob' proof.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Good luck Brian, whatever pays the bills.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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