What's wrong with fast women? I realised most on here were IT actually, just thought I may get a few responses from electrical. But you are right about new budgets in April, it makes sense really. I would say I consider myself skilled but haven't contracted to large companies up until about a year ago. In the past I have taken private work early on in the year so not needed a war chest as such. Luckily I do have some money to back me up, just not as much as I would like. It was a question more out of interest than necessity really, but thanks for the reply.
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New projects need new budgets. New budgets come in April. If you are a PM I'd say you could have to wait until then. If you are a skilled worker then you might get in sooner.Originally posted by jamhot View PostI've been contracting on M&E projects for about a year. I finished up late December last year but am struggling to see any new projects into January. I am told it can be quiet this time of year. I was interested to know how long these "quiet spots" last. I am itching to get back into the swing of things.
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Very much market conditions vary year on year and sector, and most folks on here are IT.
If you've been in contract for a decent stint you should have a warchest to be able to wait it out. If you've spunked the warchest on fast women then you might just have learned the value of a warchest.
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I've been contracting on M&E projects for about a year. I finished up late December last year but am struggling to see any new projects into January. I am told it can be quiet this time of year. I was interested to know how long these "quiet spots" last. I am itching to get back into the swing of things.
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