Originally posted by Old Greg
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Dodgy contractor schemes, undercutting and competition
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"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
As an ex-boss memorably told me when I was on 14k/year - you have to bear in mind Luke, that you are grossly overpaid currently....
Thanks for that motivational talk thinks I, frantically 'faxing' (ask someone old) my CV to every agent in 'Freelance Informer' (ask someone old).
Scored a contract paying 35k 2 weeks later, bye and thanks for all the fish.
Point is - most of us are on a good number, try earning anything like this outside IT with the actual requirements of the jobs.
So yes, some people will pitch on rate and we are up against offshore etc for some commodity skills, make sure you are adding value and quality to make up the difference or you are toast.
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI'd like to think an hourly rate of €120 p/h would cover my hotel expenses.
The fact is you were summoned to fix a cock-up you made and had to pay out of your own pocket.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostUtter bollocky lies."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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