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    Barclays Wealth

    My 2p. Yes they are terrible, they forget to pay various things, had to chase for my final invoice, for out of hours support (which was just "hourly" rate pro rata anyway). Their HR/contractor dept "Resource Solutions" make many many mistakes. The tech is old and crusty (depends on team)...
  2. Stan

    do anyone use smalltalk ?

    Last I heard was JP Morgan using it about 4 year ago.
  3. Stan

    Android Tablets

    I've found navigation on Android (and maps) to be pretty damned good, even told it by voice where to go and it worked. I haven't really used the iPhone myself though, so I can't really compare. Does the iPhone come with navigation now? I remember getting lost once with an iPhone user and he had...
  4. Stan

    iPhone 5 pictures leaked (yeah I no not really new news but....)

    I find 7" great, it fits in large pockets (I even managed to cram it in my jeans one day when it was hot and I didn't have my coat). The 7" screen I find great for video, I suppose 10" might be better, or I could just hold it 4 inches closer :)
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    Take Home Pay of 85%+

    Never mind the search function he's clearly not bothered even reading the forum despite having years to absorb it's combined wisdom (haha i kill myself!! :rollin: ). So he just hopes someone else will do the thinking for him hence STILL being with an umbrella.
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    losing my job to a bob

    It's a cycle, give work offshore, have it cocked up, have to bring it back onshore and we get gigs fixing it. It's been this way since outsourcing/offshoring started. OP must be new.
  7. Stan

    Here comes the forced 2 mins silence BS

    I kept typing. I don't include "silence" to mean total lack of activity. A few people were still on conf calls talking. If the office were so quiet that my typing could be heard then I wouldn't even have typed.
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    discussing rates with other contractors

    It's not something to discuss freely, however it is worth comparing notes on occasion with people you trust to ensure you aren't actually undercharging or if you want to gain an understanding of the going rate in a sector you are new to. As mentioned you still have to take what is said with a...
  9. Stan

    Trying to hire Java programmers

    How much are you offering (and are you London)? Maybe the job desc just sounds too much work for what you are offering to pay. I do hear the market isn't bad though.
  10. Stan

    How do you manage your Ltd Co Surplus cash?

    Regarding offsetting - another option is to take a directors loan, downside is you have to pay BIK on the notional interest. Oh and get good at juggling :D
  11. Stan

    Prof Indemnity insurance online?

    That was easy and nearly half what I paid last year! :banana:
  12. Stan

    Prof Indemnity insurance online?

    Thanks I see what you mean - seems I hit a different section called "Business Related Products" which doesn't quote a price for PI. ( Qdos Consulting Shop-Products/Services-Business Insurance buy online ) Gone in through freelancer section and that seems what I want :yay:
  13. Stan

    Prof Indemnity insurance online?

    I did look at Qdos but their site says "price on application" and you have to fill in an enquiry form - it's pretty much the opposite of what I want, i.e buy directly and instantly from the website.
  14. Stan

    Prof Indemnity insurance online?

    I usually use Caunce O Hara but their website is refusing to take payments and as usual i've left it right to the last minute to sort out (meant to shop around :laugh ) Being a bank holiday their phones aren't manned (hey I thought this was 24/7 service :tongue ) - can anyone recommend someone...
  15. Stan

    IT contracting in Finance

    I have worked in finance a lot but I wouldn't exclude other industries at all. Yes it's just data you are churning around usually but this is all that programming ever is. For me the enjoyment comes in the technology and producing pleasing code, not in the domain itself. IB is about mindset...
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