Rate poll

[proggy]

My rate is average, but it's 20 min commute and I get to work from home 2 days a week, plus it's interesting work. more to a contract than rate.

[proggy]

For which client? I'm on day rate for client 1 but fixed cost project for (potential but almost certain) client 2.
If I convert client 2 into a day rate based on how long I think the project will take, your range of options isn't large enough.

Jesus Wept.

So the option "A lot more than £700 a day" doesn't cover it? Hope your not doing any maths related work

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Jesus Wept.

So the option "A lot more than £700 a day" doesn't cover it? Hope your not doing any maths related work

Well spotted

[sasguru]

Jesus Wept.

So the option "A lot more than £700 a day" doesn't cover it? Hope your not doing any maths related work

It does technically. "But a fooking tulip lot more than £700 would be more accurate". HTH

[NotAllThere]

Jesus Wept.

Sheesh - not another religious maniac...

Nice to see you're capable of learning.

[AtW]

My rate is average, but it's 20 min commute and I get to work from home 2 days a week, plus it's interesting work. more to a contract than rate.

How do you find time to post tulip on CUK then?

[proggy]

How do you find time to post tulip on CUK then?

I do it while my code is compiling.

[Old Hack]

I spoke to a pimp today, a good one, and he said he's having to remind a lot of his clients 2008 was a long time ago, and we've moved on.

Generally, from what I have been offered over the past 2-3 years, they've stopped trying it on so much this year, when we've discussed rates. I think 2010 was the worst year, I can remember in many years of contracting, when it seemed that every client was attempting to take the piss. IBM told all contract staff they wanted a 15% reduction in rates or they'd be off hired, and I know of many other companies who tried more.

I think todays rates are lower than they should be, but are picking up.

Niche areas have always been good though, so it depends where you are.

[MarillionFan]

No idea? What's £200k PA with all the perm benefits as a contractor then?

[mudskipper]

No idea? What's £200k PA with all the perm benefits as a contractor then?

An MF fantasy.