Anyone have two (or more) contracts spread out?

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NotAllThere replied

4 May 2009, 12:08
I work a number of contracts part time. The requirements exist, but are not often advertised. Now the agencies know I'm only interested in parttime, short term contracts, when their clients as for such, they call me.

I've managed to keep the money coming in for three years this way.
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BolshieBastard replied

4 May 2009, 11:10
Originally posted by thunderlizard View Post

Jobserve is the preserve of agencies, who don't really understand anything other than 1 company = 1 man = 1 contract at a time full time. Absolutely no reason why you can't work with one or more other client for the rest of your time, but I don't think agencies will be much help.

WHS.

No reason why you cant do this. The only difficulty may be finding a UK client to go direct with.
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thunderlizard replied

4 May 2009, 10:17
Jobserve is the preserve of agencies, who don't really understand anything other than 1 company = 1 man = 1 contract at a time full time. Absolutely no reason why you can't work with one or more other client for the rest of your time, but I don't think agencies will be much help.
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AlanDavis started a topic Anyone have two (or more) contracts spread out?

4 May 2009, 09:46
Anyone have two (or more) contracts spread out?

Hi - I was wondering about taking an overseas contract, but only doing 50% of my month on it, so I can be back with family in the UK. The client is willing to entertain this.

I was thinking whether I can get a UK contract for the other 50% of the time.

Is this common/doable? I looked at contracts on Jobserve, but none of them indicate part time facility.

Would be appreciative of any pointers....Thanks!
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