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    Exiting out of contract before starting

    This just in possible under the circumstances, as Northern mentioned - I don't have access directly to the client. And the agency, I was there only candidate so they would do everything in their power to stop that. The client said I was the best one, and all the others were pretty poor. So they...
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    Exiting out of contract before starting

    What kind of implied contract would I have agreed to though? Even if I signed, usually on both sides there's the first month period where either can break notice in a day. My only concern if there is some kind of blacklist, I'd be put on. Not from the agency but the client. Agency is small, so...
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    Exiting out of contract before starting

    Thanks, good to know I can just ignore all the BS and not worry about being liable for anything. Bum not on seat yet, still very early stages with the new one. I'll try and do it at the right time.
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    Exiting out of contract before starting

    Hi guys, I'm in a bit of a predicament, I've said verbally yes to a contract which is now going through pre-screen, with contract on the way soon. Now I've been offered another role, which is a lot more interesting and more down my alley, something I would much rather do. How do I pull-out of...
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    £100/month normal for professional indemnity insurance?

    It seems HISCOX have increased their monthly take by just over a £100 now, is that the normal rate contractors are to pay for your standard £1m cover?
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    Higher Rate and Take Home - What do you prefer?

    thanks for this; looks like I'm going to have to stick a ring on her finger.
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    Agencies to avoid....

    I would add Hyphen - they completely f*cked over me and my team mates. Not paying us in full for last months pay.
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    Which Agile/Scrum Certificates?

    Thanks OP good read. Could you recommend which Agile certificate would be ideal for a mid-level BA? Also I was looking into the BCS certificate for it Agile | Agile | Certifications | BCS Certifications - does this certificate hold any weight?
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    Higher Rate and Take Home - What do you prefer?

    Not married yet, but can I get the gf to receive income and dividends or does it have to be a wifey thing?
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    Any advice/strategy for ensuring contracts get extended?

    >contracting for one year >earn 4 times living costs >warchest strong >TykeMerc wonders why a first year contractor considers themselves new - youmisteraresodumb
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    Any advice/strategy for ensuring contracts get extended?

    yeah I thought that was the case. Cojack posts confused me when he said "1) make sure you land a contract whose budget is big enough to cover your required extension." I'm fine with the lack of uncertainty, contracting has given me a strong warchest.
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    UKIP just lost my vote

    This picture makes me want to vote for him. Unfortunately the TEA party used to be primarily about financial conservatism (TEA = Taxed Enough Already) but now the loony christian crowd have taken over it and ruined it with strong social conservatism - which I don't think UKIP has that issue.
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    Facts about Feedback

    It's industry standard, once you're not a viable commodity they dgaf about you. It used to piss me off, I used to chase asking whats going etc - but it's pointless. They WILL come to you if there is something, otherwise sit back and relax. Also chasing to see what is going on comes across as...
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    Any advice/strategy for ensuring contracts get extended?

    So how does one "make sure" you get a contract with enough budget for extension, apologies for dumbass questions - just new to all this.
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    Ukip: migrants full of tulip

    you could also do stuff like reduce the size of the govt/debt, and then reduce taxes for a start. Unfortunately not a single party really 'promises' that.
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