Reply to: Is the market on the up or not ?

[The Agents View]

That said, I believe the market for the "good" Rolex copies and imitation crocodile shoes may be taking off also.

Sadly, Imitation Rolex watches don't come in my size, and I'm scared sh1tless of all things crocodile related, so I think I'll try and find myself a big pink tie, and some fake Raybans instead - just so that I can fit in.......

[herman_g]

Looks like it's on the up this end too - 3 contractors (high level) boomed in the last 6 weeks - If I can keep that up I might be able to buy myself some more hair gel.....

That said, I believe the market for the "good" Rolex copies and imitation crocodile shoes may be taking off also.

[The Agents View]

Looks like it's on the up this end too - 3 contractors (high level) boomed in the last 6 weeks - If I can keep that up I might be able to buy myself some more hair gel.....

[Stolly]

I'm waiting for a PO to come through for a gig that may start on Monday although there is always the risk the client may decide that they don't want this piece of work...

[rootsnall]

Signs of life in the .Net market. It was dire 6 months ago. The problem is the rates have took a beating via those PMs who are clued in to the oversupply of people out there.

[herman_g]

Just bumping this one to say that IMO the market (at least in banking ) is in a major upturn.

- Signed and in vetting process for gig 1
- interviewed for gig 2 and awaiting feedback
- gig 3 agent is very expectant of interview before the week is out
( and I know the budget for gig is now approved as it is all over jobserve )

April to end of June were depressing. This seems even better than average post-summer surge!

[herman_g]

Back to the original question...

Two calls yesterday morning, two telephone interviews in the afternoon.

Attitude of interviewers ( banking ) seems to have changed from one of "we will try to find time to speak to you" ( or maybe not ) to that of "we really need to have a discussion".

Still the small matter of vetting, which seems like a real foot-dragger ( despite the fact I was onsite at one of the banks to October last year ). But they do seem to be rather apologetic for that.

[CheeseSlice]

We've hit bottom and are currently on the way up methinks!

[EddieNambulous]

Get the distinct impression things are on the up in the .NET Dev. contract market (South Uk) either that or a few projects have kicked off.

Yep, I would agree with that. Been getting steady interest from agents for the past couple of weeks from virtually nothing previously, apart from the usual fishing calls.

As a result, have managed to de-bench myself for a few months.

Could be that the market is really picking up, or perhaps enough contractors have gone perm to reduce supply enough to kick some life back into it. Dunno.

[weemster]

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[herman_g]

I bet they are all ladyboys. He needs to get down to Specsavers.

Nomadd

If I thought I could get away with posting a pic here I would and you would know there is nothing wrong with my eyesight!

[Stan.goodvibes]

Originally Posted by weemster
"Crystal clear blue waters, sandy beaches, cloudless skys and topless women in thongs"

Come to think of it, I reckon I might just give notice now

sunburnt Essex fatties wearing crocs complaining about not being able to get Watneys Red Barrel and the Sun (kna wot I mean?), and chavs trying to sell you timeshares or discount holiday clubs...

[nomadd]

"Crystal clear blue waters, sandy beaches, cloudless skys and topless women in thongs"

Come to think of it, I reckon I might just give notice now

I bet they are all ladyboys. He needs to get down to Specsavers.

Nomadd

[weemster]

"Crystal clear blue waters, sandy beaches, cloudless skys and topless women in thongs"

Come to think of it, I reckon I might just give notice now

[weemster]

Interesting point. If I was out of work now I think I would relax and enjoy the time out.