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[TheDude]

Final set of interviews tomorrow at a US financial information company.

Let's see what happens.

[TheDude]

This time last year I drove from Essex to Leeds once a month and did two nights in a hotel

PM let us leave at 3pm on the second day so it really wasn't too bad.

[TheDude]

I am 53. I am in an outside contract on my lowest rate ever and am now only considering perm positions.

[TheDude]

I am 53 and the medial meniscus on both knees has worn away to nothing. Keeping my legs strong helps and I take cod liver oil, turmeric and glocosamine.

Some days I feel like I could go back to running and some days I am in pain....

[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....