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Do you ever see yourself as a good contractor?
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostDon't you start that as well lol. The only other person towing that line is Psychobabble and I am sure you don't want to be part of that camp. Maybe they are capable of making their own conclusions from your posting history without me possibly?The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostDefine "good".
Do you mean that you are good (or better) in the work that you do, or are you looking at the broader picture of how you manage your business?
For example, I work with a guy at the moment who is a sharp cookie in terms of his delivery and technical skills (which is what he is paid for). However, I shudder when I think about how he manages his business - relies on the accountant to do everything, doesn't really think about IR35, never does a contract review, doesn't worry too much about finding work because he's fallen from one good project to another....
And yet, I'd still refer to him as a good contractor because the work that he does is top rate.
Conversely, a former colleague was absolutely hopeless at the actual work, and lazy to boot. Yet he finds work, manages to string it out for a bit, and then moves on to the next project. He's rarely out of work, and so quite successful - but I wouldn't have him on any of my projects because he doesn't do anything. So I wouldn't describe him as a good contractor because the standard of his work is far below what I would want as a hiring manager.
(Answer to the original question - yes, I see myself as a good contractor, though)Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostDon't you start that as well lol. The only other person towing that line is Psychobabble and I am sure you don't want to be part of that camp. Maybe they are capable of making their own conclusions from your posting history without me possibly?Comment
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostThat's a fair point. I guess the question is from the Clientco's perspective - are you worth the £400 or £500/day they are paying you? Do they get value for money?Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostAbsolutely. 28000 CUK posts doesn't come cheap, you know!Comment
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostThat's a fair point. I guess the question is from the Clientco's perspective - are you worth the £400 or £500/day they are paying you? Do they get value for money?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostValue for money or get the job done to the end?The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostValue for money or get the job done to the end?
Ok I admit it, I am a filthy scum of a contractor who bails for more money and has no morals.
Of course both go hand in hand - a value for money contractor will also be reliable.Comment
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View Posts**t. you are never gonna let this go are you?
Ok I admit it, I am a filthy scum of a contractor who bails for more money and has no morals.
Of course both go hand in hand - a value for money contractor will also be reliable.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
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