Taking two months break for software product development

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nomadd replied

10 November 2010, 17:59
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Next time you reply to one of my posts. Can you do it in English so it can be understood.

Ta awfully.

Only one person couldn't read or understand it: You.

So...

Next time you reply to one of my replies, please can you learn to read English, so you can understand.

Ta awfully.

(Oh, and note how I made a proper English sentence from the appalling nonsense that you posted. )
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MarillionFan replied

9 November 2010, 19:38
Originally posted by nomadd View Post

This^

Although I do tend to retrain and "spread it around" prior clients on my CV also. (And no, that's never been an issue in 22 years for me, before someone asks... And yes, it's shockingly criminal that I do such a thing... And yes, I probably am the guy who stole that brilliant contract that you didn't get... And no, I don't care if you are the poor, benched - but honest - contractor that bleats about such practices on this very forum... Think like an Agent; Act like an Agent. That's my motto. )

Next time you reply to one of my posts. Can you do it in English so it can be understood.

Ta awfully.
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nomadd replied

9 November 2010, 18:27
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Take the time off to retrain or develop your own software. You can put your time down (legit) against your own LTD. It really doesn't matter.

This^

Although I do tend to retrain and "spread it around" prior clients on my CV also. (And no, that's never been an issue in 22 years for me, before someone asks... And yes, it's shockingly criminal that I do such a thing... And yes, I probably am the guy who stole that brilliant contract that you didn't get... And no, I don't care if you are the poor, benched - but honest - contractor that bleats about such practices on this very forum... Think like an Agent; Act like an Agent. That's my motto. )
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MarillionFan replied

8 November 2010, 23:37
Take the time off to retrain or develop your own software. You can put your time down (legit) against your own LTD. It really doesn't matter.
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d000hg replied

8 November 2010, 22:56
Did it end up as any kind of plan B, or simply something to show?
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thunderlizard replied

8 November 2010, 22:54
One would, and after several months came the realisation that I had to finish the project and get it visible however long it took, or else I'd just be left with a suspicious CV gap.
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d000hg replied

8 November 2010, 20:30
Originally posted by thunderlizard View Post

Yes - I got really into it and my planned 4 months turned into 14 .

After 14 months one would hope you'd have something to show for it?
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Wanderer replied

8 November 2010, 19:41
Originally posted by Ashwin2007 View Post

I am thinking of taking two months break for a software product development. This way I can apply the latest technologies in my product, and learn some advanced skills. If I apply in January again, would this two months break be looked down by the Agents?

Two months? What on earth are you worried about? Do what you want to do and put it on your CV as developing your skills. You're a contractor now, not a permie so you can run your business however the hell you like.
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thunderlizard replied

8 November 2010, 18:04
Originally posted by Ashwin2007 View Post

Has anyone done this before? Please share your experience.

Yes - I got really into it and my planned 4 months turned into 14 . It's a mixed blessing on the CV - it's the bit with the most impressive technologies and gives me the most to talk about, but it is quite far away from my usual industry.
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BlasterBates replied

8 November 2010, 17:14
If no contract available, it's the next best thing. I find clients look favourably on updating or extending your skillset. I was applying for contracts on the basis of "I read a book about it" and was getting interviews.
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oracleslave replied

8 November 2010, 17:10
Originally posted by Ashwin2007 View Post

The way the market is now.. Rates are low.

I am thinking of taking two months break for a software product development. This way I can apply the latest technologies in my product, and learn some advanced skills.

Has anyone done this before? Please share your experience.

If I apply in January again, would this two months break be looked down by the Agents?

Are you going to build a search engine? A google destroyer? Do you like squirrels?
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SueEllen replied

8 November 2010, 16:42
The point of being a contractor is that you can take holidays when you feel like.

Now is a slow time of year so if you are not in a contract you are unlikely (it's not impossible though*) to get one.

As long as you are happy to say when an agent asks what you are doing then it's not a problem.

Most clients don't give a damn where you have been for 2 months and don't ask. Those that do are happy as long as you can get someone in a well regarded profession i.e. lawyer, doctor to give you a personal reference or have travel documents.

*So far the only months of the year I've not started contracts in yet are May and June.
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Ashwin2007 started a topic Taking two months break for software product development

8 November 2010, 14:47
Taking two months break for software product development

The way the market is now.. Rates are low.

I am thinking of taking two months break for a software product development. This way I can apply the latest technologies in my product, and learn some advanced skills.

Has anyone done this before? Please share your experience.

If I apply in January again, would this two months break be looked down by the Agents?
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