Reply to: Barclays knutsford

[Scruff]

Yeah, probably true.

Mind you, it didn't help Accenture - they got booted too!

I booted them, though was the best paying gig I've ever had!

[rashm2k]

Who are you asking? They guy that posted over two years ago?

Lol, didn't realise, just curious what they do there. If it's a IB division or retail

[northernladuk]

Just out of curiosity what type of work is it? Java or .net?

Who are you asking? They guy that posted over two years ago?

[rashm2k]

Just out of curiosity what type of work is it? Java or .net?

[Alf W]

I heard today that Barclays is about to ban contractors from parking on site so they will either have to find somewhere in Knutsford to park and walk / cadge a lift or take their chances parking in the surrounding lanes. This should be fun until it causes an accident.

[gadgetman]

1. I am staying in a place found through SPARE ROOM for flatshare, house share, flat share & rooms for rent that is 15-20 minutes away towards the airport where I am currently paying £105pw..

Worked there for a while too for Accenture and did the same thing, mine was 400 per month I think for a large bedroom, shared bathroom and kitchen.

Only bad thing was my car was broken into on the driveway right outside the house so be careful on the area.

I did manage to WFH over Christmas one year and they were good about coming late Monday/leaving early Friday.

[Freamon]

Always found it odd that they call it Barclays, Knutsford when it's 2.5 miles away (Toft).

I remember being at traffic lights in Knutsford once when some guy knocked on the window and asked for a lift to Radbroke (he saw my pass). WTF! Told him to do one.

I hid my pass when driving for the rest of the gig.

qh

Bastard, I only wanted a bloody lift.

[beoptima]

I lived in Knutsford for 18 years in my youth got lots of mates who work at Radbrooke Hall. A place called Holmes Chapel is about 8min drive away nice village few pubs etc, its nice area and you can get a 1 bed flat for £390 pcm 1 bedroom apartment to rent in Jubilee Court Ravenscroft, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4, CW4

Thanks..I will check it out

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Yeah, probably true.

Mind you, it didn't help Accenture - they got booted too!

Thank God for that.

[nomadd]

FTFY.

Yeah, probably true.

Mind you, it didn't help Accenture - they got booted too!

[jmo21]

But unfortunately my manager reported to a total tw*t who was from Accenture, and he was simply implementing Accenture normal business plan which includes trying to get rid of contractors they do not control

FTFY.

[Bumfluff]

I lived in Knutsford for 18 years in my youth got lots of mates who work at Radbrooke Hall. A place called Holmes Chapel is about 8min drive away nice village few pubs etc, its nice area and you can get a 1 bed flat for £390 pcm 1 bedroom apartment to rent in Jubilee Court Ravenscroft, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4, CW4

[beoptima]

Dear friends
Many thanks for all your responses.Really appreciate your time on this.I can surely make an informed decision now.I'm planning to drive anyway so I guess it should be ok.If any of you wish to add anything please do so..hope things work out well

Many thanks once again

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Car park gets very full, so plan on getting there well before 9:00 a.m.

A few months ago that was the case, but since they got rid of a load of contractors and permies parking is ok now - Arrive around 9:30 and you will still get a space.

[nomadd]

I'd love to work there or anything commutable from home. Ive done 20 months of a weekly commute to London and 14 months of a weekly commute to Geneva before that. And before the 18 months I spent in Leeds I did a year in Uxbridge. Sometimes I wonder why I pay a the mortgage on a house I never see!

Then you are just a beginner.

In 23 years contracting, the only work I did close to home was Radbroke Hall for 7 months. The rest, mainly London, with short stints in Oxford, WGC and Northhampton.

Good job I don't have kids, as I'd have forgotten what they looked like.