Reply to: Barclays Contracts ?

[Mephisto]

What's it like now there at Radbroke? Some people said it's gone down hill now and all the contractors are of a 'heads down and get on with it' mentality...

I'd still love to go back, though I doubt it'll be as good as last time having accumulated some "wife and kids" baggage now

Seems to be a bit like that - but in typical fashion all the Contractors here seems to be new or slightly used models and as such are a bit unaware so just plod on with the job in hand.

Make no mistake though it is the best setting for a gig I've ever had

[kaiser78]

I have been offered a 2nd interview with Barclays for a "6 month" contract at Radbroke Hall, but have been informed by the agency that Barclays insist that they can terminate the contract without notice, whereas the contractor has to complete the contract and cannot give notice.

Has anybody else experienced this sort of thing with Barclays ?

Spoke to an agent today about a London based role at Barclays, exactly the same terms. Agent said it was the Barclays 'take it or leave ot approach' Was also asked to sign opt out form now and provide 2 refs by the agency.

Role does sound good and the above would not stop me taking it, except I am just accepting extension to current contract as per posting yesterday.

[ChrisPackit]

'Absolutely loving it here though

What's it like now there at Radbroke? Some people said it's gone down hill now and all the contractors are of a 'heads down and get on with it' mentality...

I'd still love to go back, though I doubt it'll be as good as last time having accumulated some "wife and kids" baggage now

[ChrisPackit]

Ooooh do share....

'Barclays Bonk' was the headline on the front page of The Sun as 2 people got caught on CCTV shagging on the tennis courts after a Barclays do...

...and you wonder why I loved working there... Totty-tastic

[russell]

I'm so jealous !! I did a gig back there in 1999 / 2000 for about 12 months. Best gig I ever did. Single lad.... full of totty.... you can guess the rest...

You got fired for sexual harassment?

You jacked off at your desk?

You stalked loads of women?

Am I close?

[Mephisto]

Wish it was. I was there just after the 'Barclays Bonk' scandal...

Ooooh do share....

[ChrisPackit]

It wasn't you in the squash court captured on the security camera was it

Wish it was. I was there just after the 'Barclays Bonk' scandal...

[BA to the Stars]

I'm so jealous !! I did a gig back there in 1999 / 2000 for about 12 months. Best gig I ever did. Single lad.... full of totty.... you can guess the rest...

I'd love to go back....

It wasn't you in the squash court captured on the security camera was it

[ladymuck]

Ditto the above

I have been offered a 2nd interview with Barclays for a "6 month" contract at Radbroke Hall, but have been informed by the agency that Barclays insist that they can terminate the contract without notice, whereas the contractor has to complete the contract and cannot give notice.

Has anybody else experienced this sort of thing with Barclays ?

I'm currently at Barclays, on my third stint, but have always been London based. The contract terms are standard and have been for years. As others have said, if you have a good relationship with the people you're working with notice isn't an issue. However if the project goes tango uniform or you screw up then you'll be out on your ear. Which is to be expected - you're a contractor after all.

To be honest, isn't a no-notice contract a good indicator for IR35? No permie would get those terms. My contract is also no-notice on my side, there's an exemption clause that removes the 4 week/1 month notice period.

[ChrisPackit]

'fraid its all true.

I've just done my first week at Radders (what a place by the way!) and am in the same boat. 6 months, no notice but can be potted whenever.

Absolutely loving it here though

I'm so jealous !! I did a gig back there in 1999 / 2000 for about 12 months. Best gig I ever did. Single lad.... full of totty.... you can guess the rest...

I'd love to go back....

[Mephisto]

'fraid its all true.

I've just done my first week at Radders (what a place by the way!) and am in the same boat. 6 months, no notice but can be potted whenever.

Absolutely loving it here though

[manclarky]

This seems to be getting copied, both the no notice and the 12 month rule.
Did someone leave Barclays and join Standard Life?

46 week rule at the bank I'm at here in sunny Chester Business Park...!

[Notascooby]

This seems to be getting copied, both the no notice and the 12 month rule.
Did someone leave Barclays and join Standard Life?

[AussieDigger]

Yeah, the posters are right. I've done several contracts there and its a good place to get some experience and people work quite hard. But the 52 week rule is the norm although there are some exceptions. The easiest thing is to leave, do something else, and then go back.

At the end of the day, if you really wanted out of your contract there, they usually won't stop you if you're fairly genuine and good about it. If you are messing them around they'll remember and be difficult about it.

[mouseorgan]

my exp of this 'no notice term' is that is negotiable, I was sold on the fact its no notice either way, so might be beneficial if you can terminate with no notice and leave straight away but a few contractors at present are working a notice period (@4 weeks) after being told their contracts are being terminated.

If 'no notice' is good then go for it, else negotiate

No, it's not "no notice" mutually. it's "no notice" for them to ditch you, but "infinite notice" from the contractors position.