I do 3 days actual work each week, but I get to bill for 5 days
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Do part time (3 days per week) contracting roles exist?
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostThis - except you use it as a negotiation compromise for your rate rise. "Yes, I'll renew, but I need an extra £50 a day." <client squeal> "Oh, you can't afford it? What if I only work 4 days a week?" Win/win
Their first train of thought was to outsource to bob but thankfully bob showed very early on that they were incompetent and would have caused major issues with their proposed solutions, thus putting client co off this option for a long time.
Their current train off thought is that now most of the firefighting has been done that maybe I could work part time (obviously with longer deadlines etc.). I'm keen, as any income topping up the war chest is better than nothing but then I could also do with working less per week to get the new house sorted.
What I am interested in is how by working less days per week this could possibly translate to a rate rise? If client co have no budget then they are unlikely to agree paying more per day for a shorter working week.The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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If there's no budget, it's going to be difficult.
In my case they wanted to renew five days a week at previous (lowish) rate. So I suggested 4 days at higher rate - it's actually working out really well as I got a 200 days contract over a year, so it's completely flexible - extra days here and there for a few longer holidays.Comment
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I once had two contracts, a 15 day one and a 20 day one, that I just jumbled up over a few months as I saw fit and was convenient for the clients. At the moment I'm prefering steady income to rebuild the warchest but once that's done I'd like to go back to part timing. 5 days a week is too much.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostI once had two contracts, a 15 day one and a 20 day one, that I just jumbled up over a few months as I saw fit and was convenient for the clients. At the moment I'm prefering steady income to rebuild the warchest but once that's done I'd like to go back to part timing. 5 days a week is too much.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostI have done several 3 day per week contracts. Am doing two at the moment.
In every case it has been with clients I know, where I have said at renewal or at start that I can only offer 3 days. I like the lifestyle and I can push rates up.Job motivation: how the powerful steal from the stupid.Comment
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Originally posted by chef View PostWhat I am interested in is how by working less days per week this could possibly translate to a rate rise? If client co have no budget then they are unlikely to agree paying more per day for a shorter working week.
So lets say you are on £500/day, £2500/week.
You drop to 3 days a week, and get an increase to £550/day, £1650/week.
Client gets to keep you, and you get an increase to sweeten the fact you are working less.
It won't cover your original 5 days of course, but they should be happy, less cost, retained experience.Comment
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Originally posted by notting View PostHi Guys,
I am looking for a IT contracting role which is 3 days per week (business analysis, requirements, process, project management, digital, etc.) - the other days of the week I will be working on my own tech startup.
Will I be able to find a role like this?
Opinions please!
Thanks,
Notting
maybe/probably if you have developed your own clientsLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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