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Yes, its much easier to get into another contract, problem is with agencies though. They don't read past your last/current job.... Not the sharpest of tools...
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Previously on "Have You Ever Taken A Contract Well Below Your Skillset/Level? Would You Do It Again?"
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Originally posted by HarryCodLife View PostYes you did, apologies, I misunderstood.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostDid I not say that?
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Originally posted by HarryCodLife View PostWhen one is 'On the bench' as it were, the pressure can be on to get a contract due to a diminishing war chest etc.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhat?
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Originally posted by HarryCodLife View PostThe pressure can also be on, when you are off.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThis. It only appears easier as the pressure is off. Like people thinking in their first gig contracting is easy not realising it took them 6 months to get it and the clock will be ticking to get number 2.
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Originally posted by billybiro View PostI keep hearing this, and I also heard it all the time when I was a permie and I have to say it's a load of rubbish.
Trying to find a new gig when you're in a gig? Try informing your client that you won't be available for the next 3 afternoons whilst you attend interviews and see how long your current gig lasts.
Far better to be out of contract so you can dedicate all your time and effort to getting the next gig without worrying about annoying a current client because you keep disappearing all the time.
I agree with your opinion on contracting though; it would only be by exception that I take a gig that I wouldn't be happy seeing out.
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Originally posted by billybiro View PostI keep hearing this, and I also heard it all the time when I was a permie and I have to say it's a load of rubbish.
Trying to find a new gig when you're in a gig? Try informing your client that you won't be available for the next 3 afternoons whilst you attend interviews and see how long your current gig lasts.
Far better to be out of contract so you can dedicate all your time and effort to getting the next gig without worrying about annoying a current client because you keep disappearing all the time.
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Originally posted by billybiro View PostI keep hearing this, and I also heard it all the time when I was a permie and I have to say it's a load of rubbish.
Trying to find a new gig when you're in a gig? Try informing your client that you won't be available for the next 3 afternoons whilst you attend interviews and see how long your current gig lasts.
Far better to be out of contract so you can dedicate all your time and effort to getting the next gig without worrying about annoying a current client because you keep disappearing all the time.
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Originally posted by SlipTheJab View PostA 3 month-er at a lower rate wouldn't bother me, its always easier to find work when you're in a gig, take the role and keep looking!
Trying to find a new gig when you're in a gig? Try informing your client that you won't be available for the next 3 afternoons whilst you attend interviews and see how long your current gig lasts.
Far better to be out of contract so you can dedicate all your time and effort to getting the next gig without worrying about annoying a current client because you keep disappearing all the time.
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Originally posted by jmo21 View PostI did notices that, but I'd say it applies to anyone who has a 3 month warchest, and had a large spell out.
It's my advice to the OP, if others "don't understand" my point, that's up to them.
And yes, with a gig in hand, certainly take it, and go from there.Originally posted by WordIsBond View PostSo you'd advise someone like that who has a contract offer (but as far as we know, not a perm offer) to stop contracting?
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Originally posted by jmo21 View PostI did notices that, but I'd say it applies to anyone who has a 3 month warchest, and had a large spell out.
It's my advice to the OP, if others "don't understand" my point, that's up to them.
And yes, with a gig in hand, certainly take it, and go from there.
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostThe OP isn't starting out, he is a Contractor who has had a couple of dry spells for various reasons.
He had a war chest that is running low as a result.
As above, I'd take the gig, bank the money, look for a new gig in the meantime and leave the crap bits of the job off the CV.
It's my advice to the OP, if others "don't understand" my point, that's up to them.
And yes, with a gig in hand, certainly take it, and go from there.
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