Originally posted by HarryPearce
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Anyways, what point are you trying to make Mr Pearce?
Stay permie, it's much better, more money and great benefits.
Let the idiots go contracting. Fools.
As to the point: this thread has made it itself, contracting can pay but only if you're fortunate to live close enough to a constant supply of work and secondly if you're lucky on the rate 'cos most don't seem to rationalise the rate they need to make it worthwhile. Otherwise, it's a lifestyle decision.Comment
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Originally posted by HarryPearceSorry to hear that! No trace left just a copy I presume.
As to the point: this thread has made it itself, contracting can pay but only if you're fortunate to live close enough to a constant supply of work and secondly if you're lucky on the rate 'cos most don't seem to rationalise the rate they need to make it worthwhile. Otherwise, it's a lifestyle decision.
It also depeands on the line of work you are in. .Net seems to be the current developement Gravy Train. Bog standard hell desk and hardware support is crap, as it is in the permie world. DBA work, especially oracle, seems to be steady, if unexciting. Niche areas, as always, command a premium. Be good at someting not a lot of other people are good at and you reap the benefits.
Personally I'm in security, risk management and governance and the phone hardly stops ringing"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveBIt also depeands on the line of work you are in. .Net seems to be the current developement Gravy Train. Bog standard hell desk and hardware support is crap, as it is in the permie world. DBA work, especially oracle, seems to be steady, if unexciting. Niche areas, as always, command a premium. Be good at someting not a lot of other people are good at and you reap the benefits.
Personally I'm in security, risk management and governance and the phone hardly stops ringing
Older and ...well, just older!!Comment
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Originally posted by HarryPearceSorry to hear that! No trace left just a copy I presume.
As to the point: this thread has made it itself, contracting can pay but only if you're fortunate to live close enough to a constant supply of work and secondly if you're lucky on the rate 'cos most don't seem to rationalise the rate they need to make it worthwhile. Otherwise, it's a lifestyle decision.Comment
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it's less a matter of luck and more a matter of supply and demand. If you crack that then your rates will be consistantly high.
DaveB is right."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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