What's your answer to the clientco when it offers you a conversion?
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Converting to a permie
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How much £ ?Originally posted by mickey View PostWhat's your answer to the clientco when it offers you a conversion? -
Thanks, flattered, blah, blah but like the variety offered by contracting.
Try not to laugh when they mention salary.+50 Xeno Geek Points
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Good point. If it;s a shedload of cash please disregards previous advice.Originally posted by Platypus View PostHow much £ ?+50 Xeno Geek Points
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http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...tml#post126240Originally posted by mickey View PostWhat's your answer to the clientco when it offers you a conversion?Comment
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I would tulip myself and go get as much IR35 insurance as I can.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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YOU would!Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI would tulip myself and go get as much IR35 insurance as I can.
If one ever did go permie, shut the Ltd ASAP. Unlikely IMO that a defunct company would be investigated. Start a new one in the event of a new contracting career.Comment
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No!Originally posted by mickey View PostWhat's your answer to the clientco when it offers you a conversion?
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The correct response for which I don't take the credit is :
Q : So would you like to take a permanent role here ?
A : Are you f**king joking ? If I didn't know I was gone in 3 months time I would top myself right now !
Should deal with it !Comment
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