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State of the Market
I've noticed the same, they've been using the same fake job formula for years and seem to be ramping up their spam now.- Tindog
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Does contracting cause loneliness?
Have a look on SpareRoom - you can usually find rolling 1 month tenancies, or sublets. Look for anything with "short term lets considered" too. I picked up mine and the landlord agreed to a 3 month + rolling 1 month instead of 9 months, as I'm taking off travelling in December. Private... -
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Negotiating rates on contract renewal
Make sense, thanks. True - same with employers IMO, I don't think empty threats make for good leverage- Tindog
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Negotiating rates on contract renewal
Thanks, that's exactly the kind of advice I need. I suspected it might be more difficult with a consultancy.- Tindog
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Negotiating rates on contract renewal
Thanks northernladuk, I have already poked around online but haven't quite found what I'm looking for. Specifically, I was hoping to get thoughts on the following: "I'm not direct with the client, I go through some consultancy (not a recruiter) so I suspect his take is fixed. I imagine this...- Tindog
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Negotiating rates on contract renewal
Hey, I've read in a few places that contract renewal is a good time to negotiate a rate increase. I've heard mutterings about me getting a renewal next month so having a think. I was great at negotiating in perm but I'm an inexperienced contractor, and would appreciate tips (this is my...- Tindog
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Perm->Contract - How to handle notice period
I think your best bet is probably to save up some cash, hand in your notice, and start looking once done. I was only on a months notice period and struggled to find anyone willing to give me a look-in (granted I'm BI insurance not BA or testing, may be different for you). A week before my...- Tindog
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Mandatory HR workshops
This is it though - the course is scheduled 5 working days before my contract is due to end. I've already been here for 2 months with full access to both offices. Granted, I'm expecting a renewal, but there's no agreement yet. Obviously I'll do it anyway, I'd rather be bored than penniless. I...- Tindog
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Mandatory HR workshops
Is it normal for companies to make HR workshops mandatory for contractors? More out of curiousity than outrage FCA/fraud etc would probably make sense- Tindog
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Mandatory HR workshops
Hi all, This is only my second contract so this maybe has an obvious answer. My client has told me that I must take mandatory diversity/inclusion training. (Not because I've done anything...it's applicable to all employees and contractors...) Is this normal? It feels off to me and (side...- Tindog
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