Reply to: Day rate

[northernladuk]

Look sorry it came across this way (and sorry for calling you fella!), but a lot of us have seen this many times.....

Out of interest, how far is the commute and how long does it take with no traffic?
Is train an option? IMHO much less stressful (although when it does go wrong it goes REALLY wrong).

Did you miss this bit?

Your comments have already been raised and to be honest not helpful.

And the bore off bit?

[psychocandy]

Well I didn’t quite realise the volume of traffic/roadworks etc adding significant time to my commute!

Your comments have already been raised and to be honest not helpful...so with due respect bore off .

Ps I’m not a fella I’m a female

Look sorry it came across this way (and sorry for calling you fella!), but a lot of us have seen this many times.....

Out of interest, how far is the commute and how long does it take with no traffic?
Is train an option? IMHO much less stressful (although when it does go wrong it goes REALLY wrong).

[Cookielove]

I agree....

OP - didn't you consider the travel before you thought about the gig? i.e. google maps for travel time, trains etc - basic stuff.

7.5/8 hours is hardly that bad......

11 hours out of the house. So 8 hours work, 30 mins lunch, 75 mins each way. Not the end of the world fella.

Well I didn’t quite realise the volume of traffic/roadworks etc adding significant time to my commute!

Your comments have already been raised and to be honest not helpful...so with due respect bore off .

Ps I’m not a fella I’m a female

[psychocandy]

Nothing unusual with that contract. You have to figure out your travel time before you sign and decide whether you want to commute or stay over (with WFH on Monday’s/Fridays if the client agrees).

If you’re not happy and the rate isn’t good enough to stay over then you’ll have to decide on whether or not you want to continue.

This is the life of a contractor.

I agree....

OP - didn't you consider the travel before you thought about the gig? i.e. google maps for travel time, trains etc - basic stuff.

7.5/8 hours is hardly that bad......

11 hours out of the house. So 8 hours work, 30 mins lunch, 75 mins each way. Not the end of the world fella.

[ladymuck]

The tulip gigs always teach you something

Agreed although I'm likely to say a tulip gig is one where I learnt nothing. At the time I'm in the job, I may have other opinions.

[PerfectStorm]

The tulip gigs always teach you something

[Cookielove]

Onwards and upwards. It won't be long before it becomes nothing more than an amusing story from your past. Some good lessons learnt as well which will stand you in better stead for the future..

Go get em tiger.

You are spot on...onwards & upwards

[northernladuk]

It’s small and they expect everything and more ...think am going to knock this on the head....too much grief and life’s too short

Onwards and upwards. It won't be long before it becomes nothing more than an amusing story from your past. Some good lessons learnt as well which will stand you in better stead for the future..

Go get em tiger.

[Cookielove]

Always check how many hours in a day, my contracts either outright say rate £xxx based on 7.5 hours/day or they just say £xxx and I ask beforehand what the permies do, and base my hours to match.

I never do 9-5 though I always check flexibility is acceptable. I keep a timesheet and make sure it adds up to 35 or more or whatever at the end of the week, and bill for 5 days.

It’s small and they expect everything and more ...think am going to knock this on the head....too much grief and life’s too short

[FIERCE TANK BATTLE]

Always check how many hours in a day, my contracts either outright say rate £xxx based on 7.5 hours/day or they just say £xxx and I ask beforehand what the permies do, and base my hours to match.

I never do 9-5 though I always check flexibility is acceptable. I keep a timesheet and make sure it adds up to 35 or more or whatever at the end of the week, and bill for 5 days.

[Cookielove]

Keep a close eye on your working practices. Very easy to become part of a team and do whatever needs to be done in very small organisations.

Thanks northernladuk that’s spot on...I’ve not worked in small organisations before and I’m quickly getting that impression

[clearedforlanding]

Is a commuter bike not an option? Something like a CB500F that you can buy and then sell for the same price.

[northernladuk]

Yes it’s a small business...!! And not able to be that flexible..

Keep a close eye on your working practices. Very easy to become part of a team and do whatever needs to be done in very small organisations.

[Cookielove]

Plenty of places operate core hours. Sounds like that place is probably a small business, not necessarily able to be as flexible.

No real problem aligning my hours to match client hours where possible, found that most of my gigs require additional communication around domain knowledge, requirements anyway.

Yes it’s a small business...!! And not able to be that flexible..

[perplexed]

Sounds like you work in a shop

Plenty of places operate core hours. Sounds like that place is probably a small business, not necessarily able to be as flexible.

No real problem aligning my hours to match client hours where possible, found that most of my gigs require additional communication around domain knowledge, requirements anyway.