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Dorkeaux
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to State of the Market
    I get this, I also have enough mates.

    However, I have other catagories of acquaintances that I value greatly.

    Family, neighbours, colleagues, bandmates, romantic partners (OK, only one of these. But there was a time..)
    Each of these groups are very important to me....
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to State of the Market
    With respect Schumster, the CilentCos don't really care if you disagree, or if you have a pleasant place to run.
    It's them driving the change in working practices for the most part.

    I think it's all to the good.
    I have some very longstanding and productive relationships with...
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to State of the Market
    I find the contract work I've taken since well before COVID follows the pattern Herman describes.

    My clients say two days a week during the contract negotiations, but the actually don't want me in the office once the contract starts.

    The nature of the work has adapted. Even...
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to State of the Market
    Excellent. Don't get greedy now! ...
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to Budget Day
    Thanks for pointing this out.

    Personally, maxing out my SalSac on the way to retirement is part of my plan.
    I've just wound down my company and was deeply unhappy about them grabbing more money that was headed for my pension.

    I've checked this, and sure enough does not...
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to State of the Market
    Sorry to hear it. You force me to formally rescind the banana.

    Not sure I understand the problems.

    For 1), the final client is responsible for providing the SDS. Which they have. What's the problem there?

    What do you mean by "failed IR35" exactly? Did...
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to State of the Market
    In anticipation of Oliverson's permaban, I'll forgo the "Reply with quote" option.

    Congratulations. Have a banana: ...
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  • Dorkeaux
    replied to State of the Market
    Good work, Schumster! And good luck....
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