Another Newbie (with Giant)

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Planetit,
I use their Powerhouse thing (Managed Ltd). They are quite hard to get hold of, but usually if I try hard enough I do manage to talk to someone eventually.

I have to admit I am a bit puzzled sometimes as to how they calculate automatic tax, EE NI and ER NI deductions (it's never the same from one week/month to the next even when it should be), but overall they are not ripping me off, and they do pay same day CHAPS weekly so that's quite good.

But I have been with them for just one year now, so I may be in store for some (nasty or not) surprises yet? Will keep you posted...

Thanks

Thanks for the descriptive response. Would you care to enlighten me on what everything means. Even if you have too many to list can you pass on a couple?
I'm sure youll understand your response was pap at best

What should I watch out for with them?

Everything. They are worse than useless.

Giant managed company

I am using them as a managed compaby, they advised against the umbrella as the managed company would earn more money for me. Of course I took what they said as it was my first introduction into this and I saw them as experts.

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What are you using them for? Umbrella? Accountant?

I used them as accountant for my Ltd. They were utterly useless. Rarely did a stroke of work, and when they did, it was mostly wrong. If I queried it, they just didn’t bother responding. I’ve since heard that they send most of the work to India. Maybe that explains it.

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I have been with them for a year, no problems yet

Also....

What rates do you guys look for to earn a decent living. My role is worth just over £30 p/h. This any good?? What rate does it stop being worthwhile against finding a similar skilled perm job....
Any thoughts welcomed.
Ta

Hi,
Sorry to post but just about to start my first contact role (only 6 weeks initially) and have signed up with Giant. I have a read a few bad posts about them. What should I watch out for with them?
Thanks in advance