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    For the people that went permanent in the recent past - how is it going?

    Went permie in March 2020. bonus of 30%. 30 days holiday, decent training allowance, healthcare for the family…but the forced away days, dull weekly one to ones and slow pace are getting me down. The politics of promotion are tiring and basically you get promoted if you are liked by the right...
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    Declining contract for better offer?

    Thanks for the feedback. The lower daily rate is with an Indian agency. Not that it should matter but weary based on what I’ve read. The higher rate is the same as what I’ve been on for past couple years in other roles. I wasn’t sure on the situation of the market so took the first role offered...
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    Declining contract for better offer?

    If you got a better offer a few days before you were due to start a new contract what would you do? Tell the truth or decline last minute with an excuse? Works out about £150 more per day? Both 6 month contracts. Slightly longer commute on higher paying gig but option for a day working at home.
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    GDPR - has anyone done the training?

    Just wondering if anyone here has done a GDPR course? If so what are your thoughts? Seems to be an in demand skill at the moment.
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    Client expecting me to "train up" a permie

    Thanks just had a look at the other post- I guess the difference is im being asked to train up a permie rather than a contractor. Is there any mention of this being prohibited under IR35?
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    Client expecting me to "train up" a permie

    I have had 2 requests to train up "wanna be" PMs in my current contract. The first person asked me a couple weeks ago and I've been mentoring her and sharing my approach etc. She is a PA and recently done Prince 2 and eventually wants a career change. Now today I get an email from this other...
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    So what is a "good" rate?

    Obviously everyone's perception may be different. But there I always talk of a "good" rate. For me anything £400 and above is a good rate for a PM / PMO role. How about you?
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    The dreaded credit check!

    Thanks all- I accepted the offer. It's good to know what information they have as this had stopped me going for certain roles in the past.
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    The dreaded credit check!

    True - in most instances I try to break free from a contract early in order to start a new role.
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    The dreaded credit check!

    Just been told it's all ok and passed the credit check- but now the agent says there is no notice period! Need to think whether I want to pursue this further after jumping through so many hoops.
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    The dreaded credit check!

    Ok well hopefully I will know the outcome on Monday so will let you all know.
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    The dreaded credit check!

    I wasn't actually asked about anything- just told to fill in the form with my address details and DOB. The form was headed "electoral role and CCJs" so I'm wondering if that's all they are checking for. I'm on the electoral role and have no CCJs. In the meantime I have an interview on monday for...
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    The dreaded credit check!

    So I've secured a new contract but it's subject to a credit check. I have no CCJs but I do have a default. When I applied for the job I didn't realise I would need a credit check and now I'm so worried. It's not a bank role but a public sector provider of financial info to businesses. Totally...
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    Income protection Insurance for contractors

    I'm keen on sickness cover in addition to any saving i have.
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    Income protection Insurance for contractors

    Hi Can anyone recommend a good policy to cover income between contracts? Looking at Liverpool Victoria's sickness and unemployment insurance but it seems it only pays unemployment in the event of bankruptcy. Thanks
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