Two jobs possible?

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Soled73 replied

14 August 2009, 11:58
Originally posted by Liability View Post

agree

Ive ran 2 contracts before side by side and it was very tough but financially extremely worth while. But just make sure that you dont get caught if it breaks your t&c's. Noone will really care anyway - but if y ou are going to do it - make it worth your while financially

I would normally agree with you, but in the current climate I thought it was a way to get a "foot in the door" as a permi - you never know!

...and the foots not too far in for all the politics etc.
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Liability replied

14 August 2009, 08:50
Originally posted by TazMaN View Post

I would do it for 2 contracts, but not for a permie job. The permie income would not be enough to make it worthwhile.

agree

Ive ran 2 contracts before side by side and it was very tough but financially extremely worth while. But just make sure that you dont get caught if it breaks your t&c's. Noone will really care anyway - but if y ou are going to do it - make it worth your while financially
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ChimpMaster replied

14 August 2009, 08:09
I would do it for 2 contracts, but not for a permie job. The permie income would not be enough to make it worthwhile.
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Gonzo replied

14 August 2009, 07:52
Why don't you ask SajStars - he has two jobs and runs a marathon every day.

http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...illing-me.html
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herman_g replied

14 August 2009, 07:27
Haven't tried it with the permie element.

Have tried it a couple of times as concurrent contracts...seems good on paper but finding the energy to maintain the illusion ( and have any form of a life ) is quite tricky!
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jim2406 replied

14 August 2009, 07:02
if i needed the money, and thought I could get away with it, definately.

but i would be discreet about it with each of client and employer.
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opc replied

14 August 2009, 04:38
Would the permie job T&Cs not prevent you from working for someone else?
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Soled73 started a topic Two jobs possible?

14 August 2009, 00:51
Two jobs possible?
Dilemma - do you think this is possible?

Working as a contractor (on site) for 4 days a week

Working as a permi (mostly home based) for 3 days a week

Obviously 4+3 does not equal to 5.
The contractor position will be challenging
The permi job in comparison will not be as it;s mostly writing design documents (weekends are available to catch-up if working alone).

Would you do it?
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