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    Reliable agencies

    There are NO good agencies. The best you will get a few good agents at the agencies. After getting so many phone calls you can tell within the first 5-10 seconds whether the agent is any good.
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    Up skilling to a programme language but which?

    Op - carry on where you left off. HTML5, css3 and jQuery are all easy, you can learn them on w3c.org and the jQuery website. Then learn ASP.net MVC - this uses the previous web technologies I mentioned and there are plenty of decent tutorials on the asp.net website. To add some variety as you...
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    State of the current London IT Contract Market?

    This is normal right now - there is very little out there. Before last summer I was offered an Access VBA role at Credit for 650. Yes 650 for doing a kiddie job. Now, I can't get any job at all. Even after passing several interviews And being offered the role, I still can't get the damn job. Ffs.
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    State of contract architecture market in london

    Dire is about right. I have architect friends and unless you know someone who can guarantee you a job budget for 6-12 months looking for a role.
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    State of .Net Market

    I've been put forward for two 400 a day roles at HSBC too - just shows you how small the market is and how much competition there is. My daily email alert from efinancial is showing an average of 1 C# role per day in London. Hell I can't even get perm roles because they keep getting put on...
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    State of .Net Market

    Nomadd is spot. I have 12 years excellent experience - C#, ASP.Net, SQL server, VBA, HTML, CSS, jQuery, MVC, etc. I have interviewed at number of major players in the city and CW, and have been offered jobs, but the contracts never came through. Yes read that again - I PASSED the...
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    What the hell is up with the market (or is it just me)

    It's been like this over 6 months. Head count freezes, agents desperate for leads, interviewers who don't have more than 1 braincell to rub together. Makes you wonder why you're wasting your life... :puke:
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    Anyone recommend a robot vacumn cleaner ?

    Yes I have a iRobot Roomba and it is great I highly recommend it. John Lewis sell them aswell.
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    State of Contract Market in London

    The market is dead right now do not believe anyone who says otherwise.
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    Tax Return question - "payments on account"

    Hi, I shut down my limited company in FY 07/08 and my accountant worked out I had to make the below two payments, based on my 07/08 Tax Return. I have been on PAYE as a permie for FY 08/09, so based on this I have 2 questions that I would appreciate anyone's help with: 1. Do I still need to...
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    Montpelier not affected by new tax laws?

    Steed didn't offer loans, they used trust funds instead. I don't think Montpelier use loans either, but best to ask them...
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    Montpelier not affected by new tax laws?

    I understand what you say Lewis - I was just talking generally... Steed closed down because they said their scheme was not compliant with the new legislation which came into affect this April - I know because I was with them.
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    Montpelier not affected by new tax laws?

    Lewis, Montpelier state they are not affected by the new laws at all, and no-one has proved otherwise as yet. Same goes for PaySchemePlus who clearly state on their website that they are not affected by the rules either. People can say what they want about the above two companies but no-one...
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    Mortgages

    Try Parasol Financials - they can get the best deals possible for contractors...
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    Giant Do Not Touch Giant Msc /umbrellla /limited

    I was with Giant for 3 months and never had any problems, apart from it taking a very long time to get my P45 after clicking the button. Also didn't like their monthly dividend thing and having to put 25% aside... Much better to go limited in this case!
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