IT Contracting work

[malvolio]

Is it? What's your source? Here's IPSEs



Freelancer Confidence Index Q4 2018 | IPSE

You're not comparing like with like. Freelances are anyone who, in effect, doesn't work for an employer and many of whom are on fairly low hourly rates. The bulk of IPSE's membership are what we here recognise as contractors, predominantly in IT and engineering, who are in the top 5% of earners. That is one of the problems IPSE faces, as I see it, which is the lack of recognition that there are many forms of freelance workers, including us.

From my own experience, my rates in today's market are around £650 a day, and I've been offered around £100k salary plus package not that long ago. There wouldn't be an awful lot of difference at the end of the day. And £40k a year coders aren't rare, equivalent to around £300 a day in terms of take home, and those rates aren't that rare either, outside the central London bubble.

Already planned tax changes and other factors will only erode the differential further. (There is a clear intent to get employed and self-employed taxes to be levelled out - and that despite lots of evidence that we actually contribute more than employees in terms of tax generated.)

[pr1]

Also the real world gap between permie and contractor net income is rapidly closing.

Is it? What's your source? Here's IPSEs



Freelancer Confidence Index Q4 2018 | IPSE

[malvolio]

I'll be honest, I started for the money.

But the flexibility is definitely up there with the reasons I'm still doing it!

Yes, I agree, actually (although in my case I went for the work, which was a challenge, rather than the money - which was also pleasantly higher than my last real job).

It doesn't take long for the big income to become normal, and the freedom from the corporate greasy pole climbers and pointless Human Remains staff rapidly takes over.

[Snarf]

It may be a lie from you, but not from others, and it wasn’t from me.

I'll be honest, I started for the money.

But the flexibility is definitely up there with the reasons I'm still doing it!

[cojak]

Done.

I'd be interested what the average person has put as the main reason for contracting.

If it's about flexibility then it's lies, really it's about the money

It may be a lie from you, but not from others, and it wasn’t from me.

[malvolio]

Done.

I'd be interested what the average person has put as the main reason for contracting.

If it's about flexibility then it's lies, really it's about the money

No, it's about the independence from corporate politics and HR nonsense.

Money is not a motivator, despite what many think, it's a comfort factor and/or an indicator of success. Also the real world gap between permie and contractor net income is rapidly closing.

[SeededLoaf]

Done.

I'd be interested what the average person has put as the main reason for contracting.

If it's about flexibility then it's lies, really it's about the money

[GreenMirror]

Done. And good luck to you.

[andrewnorthubria]

Your first five questions actually have little bearing on the subject in question, but whatever floats your boat.

A lot of the rest is already out there in the public domain. Take a look at CRSE's work for one.

And we aren't ever "employed". We're freelance contractors. Don't mix the two up.

My work includes a large section investigating individuals characteristic to determine motives into contracting. Although it may not appear relevant, it is still good use to me

[malvolio]

Your first five questions actually have little bearing on the subject in question, but whatever floats your boat.

A lot of the rest is already out there in the public domain. Take a look at CRSE's work for one.

And we aren't ever "employed". We're freelance contractors. Don't mix the two up.

[andrewnorthubria]

Hi all,

I am currently doing my final year dissertation at Northumbria University surrounding UK based IT contracting and self-employment and require participants for an online survey. This should only take around 5-10 minutes.

If you are currently or have previously undertaken work as an IT contractor, consultant, freelancer or similar variation I would appreciate the help.

The survey url is: IT Contracting and Self-Employment Survey and will take you directly to google forms


Thanks