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[TheDude]

1. Every contractor believes their agent is on a hefty margin.
2. That is how companies like CapG work.
3. If you leave then you will be replaced immediately. Even if you were worth £500pd and at the very top of your game CapG wouldn't think twice about replacing you with the first person...

[TheDude]

Sign it and if you think your value is £500pd start looking for a £500pd contract.

£360pd is better than £0pd as many of us here will attest....

[TheDude]

Sorry but recruiter did no such thing....

[TheDude]

There are a few contracts but rates are dire....

[TheDude]

I am getting more approaches from recruiters and am seeing more positions on job boards.

The bad news is contract rates are at an all time low and I am considering perm roles.

I am 53 and waiting (hoping) for rates to increase is probably a big risk so I am considering perm...

[TheDude]

I used to own an Austin Maestro so I might see if my experience will be of use with the new Ajax vehicle....

[TheDude]

I know it is way off topic but this updated scene is bang on for every bank I have worked for:

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[TheDude]

I am not implying any of that. I have just never heard the phrase Big 4 Dutch Banks....

[TheDude]

I once met Bjarne Stroustrup at the office coffee machine....

[TheDude]

Dutch big 4 bank?

Isn't that like saying League 2 football club?...

[TheDude]

I have applied for a couple of perm roles and got past the initial stages.


Both senior VP level at banks. There is a long way to go and I don't want to have to return to the office and I don't want to have to be contactable 24 hours a day but it seems preferable to potentially spending...

[TheDude]

A niche role indeed. Few people have these skills....