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northernladuk replied

8 April 2012, 18:21
Originally posted by Kanye View Post

Northernladuk needs to read the threads he linked to.

I most certainly do not. I have done the OP a favour finding him some extra info to read though. If it is right or wrong I DGAS what they say.
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stek replied

8 April 2012, 17:53
Originally posted by Kanye View Post

Northernladuk needs to read the threads he linked to.

As mentioned there, VP is not as senior as it sounds in an investment bank.

OP there probably won't be a massive amount of difference finance wise as 80k is a good salary.

There are probably more important thing that should feed into your decision.

Appetite for risk, stability, career progression, family, flexibility, being your own boss, tax planning, environment at the role, possible future travel as a contractor etc.

80k is tulip for London, I was on 65k In Leeds. Jacked it in, temporary measure....
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Kanye replied

8 April 2012, 17:17
Northernladuk needs to read the threads he linked to.

As mentioned there, VP is not as senior as it sounds in an investment bank.

OP there probably won't be a massive amount of difference finance wise as 80k is a good salary.

There are probably more important thing that should feed into your decision.

Appetite for risk, stability, career progression, family, flexibility, being your own boss, tax planning, environment at the role, possible future travel as a contractor etc.
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northernladuk replied

8 April 2012, 17:01
How does a developer get a VP level offer?

We had another troll not so long ago also mentioned jump from developer to VP role as well.

You would expect someone at VP level to be able to make their own decision based on knowledge and research, I mean, a VP level person that can't make a simple decision??

Try these for size...

http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...ntracting.html

http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...-confused.html

Last edited by northernladuk; 8 April 2012, 17:08.
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Indisguise replied

8 April 2012, 16:12
Originally posted by stek View Post

Location? If it's London take the contract..

Yep, London.
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stek replied

8 April 2012, 16:06
Originally posted by Indisguise View Post

Hello,

I recently received my first contract offer from an investment bank and also another VP level perm offer at another bank. In terms of day rate, the 6 month contract pays more than the 80k perm. I'm a VBA/C# developer, working in the Front Office, and have about 7 years experience.

With VBA/C# contract roles being rare (given the low number of such jobs in CWJobs/Jobserve) , and given the current market conditions, do you think its best to accept the perm offer, or take the plunge and go into contracting?

Location? If it's London take the contract..
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Indisguise started a topic Perm or Contract offers

8 April 2012, 15:16
Perm or Contract offers

Hello,

I recently received my first contract offer from an investment bank and also another VP level perm offer at another bank. In terms of day rate, the 6 month contract pays more than the 80k perm. I'm a VBA/C# developer, working in the Front Office, and have about 7 years experience.

With VBA/C# contract roles being rare (given the low number of such jobs in CWJobs/Jobserve) , and given the current market conditions, do you think its best to accept the perm offer, or take the plunge and go into contracting?
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