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Recent content by Ld1978
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Another contract v perm thread
Thank you - that is so wise and very true :)- Ld1978
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Another contract v perm thread
Thank you :) I hope its the right decision as I still feel a little unsure. Its a shame about the flexible working as its really key for a lot of people these days. However they have assured me it is fine. If not I will be off ha ha :)- Ld1978
- Post #32
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Another contract v perm thread
Hi all, I thought I would give an update on where I am at. So I have tried to push for flexible working in writing but they cannot change the contract and do not want to put it in writing as they said the whole team work that way so it leaves others open. It sounds like a good role, good for...- Ld1978
- Post #30
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Another contract v perm thread
Very true and thank you :)- Ld1978
- Post #29
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Another contract v perm thread
Because over the years of working with him he’s become more of a friend :)- Ld1978
- Post #28
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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A Penny for Your Thoughts - What Would You Do?
My current contract is 60 day payment terms, so I worked nearly 3 months with no money. But Im hoping I will go straight into a job and have double bubble for a while :)- Ld1978
- Post #39
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Another contract v perm thread
ha ha yes this is true. I am going to see what happens with my flexible working request as thats key for a perm role for me. I dont want to end up perm and not having the flexibility to see the kids (which is the main reason) I cant even make the simplest of decisions let alone a big life one lol- Ld1978
- Post #26
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Another contract v perm thread
Well I am a little further along in making a decision. A big driver for me is flexible working (for the kids) which they said yes too but only verbally. I have asked for something more formal to be put into place as I dont want to end up in a perm job thats less flexible and doesnt work for the...- Ld1978
- Post #24
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Another contract v perm thread
Partner is also self employed but full on work with the same person for the last 3 years so I dont see any issues. It wouldnt be enough to cover everything but I should be able to put enough by if I contract in the current one until end of the year and I have some redundancy left. Said client...- Ld1978
- Post #23
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Another contract v perm thread
Oh yeah there are crappy contract and crappy perm but contract sort of feels easier to move on if it doesnt suit (funds allowing) I just wondered if IR35 reform hits and its not as profitable for people that companies may increase to entice contractors back (I think I read something vaguely...- Ld1978
- Post #20
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Another contract v perm thread
Your so right - whatever I choose I will wonder what if. The girls are getting older now and I’m lucky grandparents do childcare which allows me flexibility. I think having such a good contract right now isn’t helping the decision as I’m reallt enjoying where I am with no stress. I can’t say...- Ld1978
- Post #17
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Another contract v perm thread
I think it’s just the times I’ve contracted (this time and the last time and experience from others I know) is that contracting allows freedom of where to work, when (to a degree) and also it’s more of a your there to do a job and get on with it. Whereas most perm places I’ve worked are mad on...- Ld1978
- Post #15
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Another contract v perm thread
Also if IR35 reform hit private would they increase rates to encourage contractors?- Ld1978
- Post #13
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Another contract v perm thread
Thanks everyone - definitely food for thought. My eldest starts school in sept and youngest is 18 months soon so when I say experiences i mean like the holiday we just had, doing Disney in a couple of years (I’ll need that long to save ha ha) our day our at peppa pig. All the nice stuff at...- Ld1978
- Post #12
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Another contract v perm thread
In a nutshell this is it. Although I do think perm roles seem to come up quite a lot at this company (the same company that made me redundant when pregnant). If I am honest location is the main thing swaying me as money, freedom, no permie rubbish makes me want to stick with contracting. But...- Ld1978
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
