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fatJock
fatJock
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  • fatJock
    replied to Rate Negotiations Advice
    Personally I think it's mostly irrelevant with the key thing being ...."am I happy with the rate I'm getting and does it reflect market rate?".

    Agencies have to make a margin and, anyone thinking they're working for contractors needs to give their head a wobble.
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  • fatJock
    replied to State of the Market
    Doesn't always mean you're sat idle though - most places will find you work you can do ... until it comes through.

    I've had it a few times and been in roles where it's been renewed [current expiry is 2030]. Might not explicitly get you a role but it's worth to have if you can move from...
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  • fatJock
    replied to State of the Market
    I've worked on some MoD and aerospace contracts that need SC [and still have active SC via current role / sponsor]. Access may be be restricted until you get it but no-one is escorting you to the bog ...
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  • Seems like I'm one of the few not bothered about the commute. I have similar on the odd day I go to the office [which was more frequent at the start] on my inside IR35 role.

    Leave at six to get there for 9, work as much as being in an office full of people allows, shorter lunch, finish...
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