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Recent content by Bertie
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USPs from those who successfully found role recently..
I would agree with earlier post that being flexible with location is a big plus. During the month or so I was on the bench I was getting a pretty good hit rate with my CV (agencies calling me and putting my CV forward to the client). I think this was down to my CV being very brief with just a...- Bertie
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Saudi Experience Anyone ?
Thanks Croatian Sounds not half bad - if all goes well I'll seek you out for a beer (I mean, coffee)- Bertie
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Saudi Experience Anyone ?
Thanks for everyone's comments / advice If the interview goes well I'll post an update on the terms being offered- Bertie
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Saudi Experience Anyone ?
If that's the range offered, I agree, no way would it be worth the hassle. :ohwell- Bertie
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Saudi Experience Anyone ?
Have an interview coming up for a 6 month role in Saudi. For those of you in the know... In the current climate, whats the chances of a a decent (double UK) rate, paid for compound accommodation and flights (return trip every two weeks has been stated due to visa arrangements) ? Having read...- Bertie
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2 Year Rule ?
Yep it is a farce. Why the hell did they come up with 40% ??? Less than half your time spent at a location ??? :suicide:- Bertie
- Post #24
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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2 Year Rule ?
Yeah, new contract would be city centre Manchester rather than previous contract in Cheshire. Good point....- Bertie
- Post #20
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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2 Year Rule ?
Exactly Mind you, as much as I do like Manchester,I would prefer to win the lottery :laugh- Bertie
- Post #19
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2 Year Rule ?
Can you imagine during the current climate (MP's expenses and mass unemployment etc) if something like this ended up in court today ? You're a contractor who has successfully sold your services during a 2 year contract and have secured your next contract that just happens to be in the same...- Bertie
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2 Year Rule ?
If it came to it, any judgement and / or defence would have to be based on documented rules and examples - especially those documented and published by the HMRC. As far as I can see, the only 'official' example of how the rule applies is the one above. With this in mind, I would would feel...- Bertie
- Post #8
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2 Year Rule ?
"EIM32106 - Travel expenses: travel for necessary attendance: the 24 month rule: breaks in attendance: example An employee is employed as a computer consultant. She works full-time at a site for 18 months developing a new computer system. The work is then extended for another 18 months at the...- Bertie
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2 Year Rule ?
I live in Norfolk and have recently finished a two year contract in Manchester. Have spent a few weeks at home 'resting' and it now looks like my next contract will also be in Manchester (different client). Will the two year rule still apply (normal place of work / can't claim travel expenses...- Bertie
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Accountants- Am I expecting too much ?
Yeah, only been with them for a few weeks. Was a permie before that, but did send them my P45 on request, so they have those details. I think its a combination of it all being new for me and the accountants not always taking that into account (!) Must get easier I guess..- Bertie
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
