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Another permie thinking he can do a contractor's job

I've been hands on all the time that I've been a manager so I have the day to day operational skills but the technology in my current job is so old (MS 2003 server etc) I need to get hands on newer stuff. I will never get that here so If I go it will be an uncertain future with the skillset I...
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- Nov 13, 2012
- Forum: Welcome / FAQs
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Another permie thinking he can do a contractor's job

Hello all, another nervous newbie here looking to move back into contracting after too long as a permie. I've started the ball rolling and set up the limited company but I'm leery of jumping, what is the market like for an IT Manager with 15 years generalist skills?
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- Nov 8, 2012
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Welcome / FAQs

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