Flirting with the idea of Contracting.

[lukemg]

'Going out there as an independent consultant isn't about applying for job on Jobserve, signing a contract and being a bum-on-a-seat pseudo-employee billing through an agency'

Really ? Oh sh*t.......TAXI !!

[TheFaQQer]

People simply cannot ask such basic un-informed questions when they are considering such a major shift in their lives.

Evidently, they can. And they do.

[ChimpMaster]

...but who somehow never get round to explaining why they don't just tulipe off then instead of continually posting gripes about the quality of the questions ?

Boo

People simply cannot ask such basic un-informed questions when they are considering such a major shift in their lives. In this case I would say that the OP doesn't know his worth or place in his chosen market and hence should not consider contracting, not until they have the maturity or mindset that it takes to go it alone.

Going out there as an independent consultant isn't about applying for job on Jobserve, signing a contract and being a bum-on-a-seat pseudo-employee billing through an agency. It's about knowing who you are and how you can sell your services, how to network and build and manage relationships, how to run a legally compliant Limited company and provide the best possible service to clients.

[Boo]

Research, like asking a load of random people on an anonymous forum that get a bit bored of people not putting a bit of effort in first....

...but who somehow never get round to explaining why they don't just tulipe off then instead of continually posting gripes about the quality of the questions ?

Boo

[SuPaStA]

Hi Guys,

I'm 33 and have been in IT for almost 10 years. My current and last role have been 3rd Line, infrastructure support around WinTel, I do lack storage though.

Here's my skill set:

Server 2003-2012 R2 - Install/Config/Admin
Exchange 2003-2013 - Install/Config/Admin
AD/GPM - Config/Admin
Citrix XenApp 6.5 - Config/Admin
Layer 2 switches - Routing/VLAN
VMWare - VCenter
Veeam - Install/config/Admin
SonicWALL - Install/Config/Admin
Cisco Call Manager - Admin

Has anyone with a similar skill set moved from Perm to Contract? Care to share your experience please?

What sort of daily rate can I expect?

Layer 2 switches don't do routing...

[northernladuk]

Research, like asking a load of random people on an anonymous forum that get a bit bored of people not putting a bit of effort in first....

Your argument has some merit but hardly quality research when starting a whole new method of work that has no small amount of risk.

[d000hg]

The big difference between permie and contracting is that when you are contracting you are on your own and have to pull your finger out to make it work. That means doing your research to understand all aspects of it. There is no HR to hold your hand, it's down to you. If you are going to take the jump you are going to have to make sure you can stand up and do it yourself. This isn't the best start.

Research, like asking people who do it for a living...

[SussexSeagull]

The big difference between permie and contracting is that when you are contracting you are on your own and have to pull your finger out to make it work. That means doing your research to understand all aspects of it. There is no HR to hold your hand, it's down to you. If you are going to take the jump you are going to have to make sure you can stand up and do it yourself. This isn't the best start.

This.

Too many people try and turn it into a financial equation (although you should be making on the deal, obviously) and not examine the massive change of mindset.

[northernladuk]

The big difference between permie and contracting is that when you are contracting you are on your own and have to pull your finger out to make it work. That means doing your research to understand all aspects of it. There is no HR to hold your hand, it's down to you. If you are going to take the jump you are going to have to make sure you can stand up and do it yourself. This isn't the best start.

[quackhandle]

Contracting is a serious relationship.

More like a very cruel mistress.

qh

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Hi Guys,

I'm 33 and have been in IT for almost 10 years. My current and last role have been 3rd Line, infrastructure support around WinTel, I do lack storage though.

Here's my skill set:

Server 2003-2012 R2 - Install/Config/Admin
Exchange 2003-2013 - Install/Config/Admin
AD/GPM - Config/Admin
Citrix XenApp 6.5 - Config/Admin
Layer 2 switches - Routing/VLAN
VMWare - VCenter
Veeam - Install/config/Admin
SonicWALL - Install/Config/Admin
Cisco Call Manager - Admin

Has anyone with a similar skill set moved from Perm to Contract? Care to share your experience please?

What sort of daily rate can I expect?

Flirting with the idea of Contracting.

Contracting is a serious relationship.

[d000hg]

Have you already looked on JobServe et al for roles that you think fit your skills?

You could also look at IT Jobs Watch, Tracking the IT Job Market for ballpark figures but you didn't say what geographical area you are interested in.

[adnank]

Hi Guys,

I'm 33 and have been in IT for almost 10 years. My current and last role have been 3rd Line, infrastructure support around WinTel, I do lack storage though.

Here's my skill set:

Server 2003-2012 R2 - Install/Config/Admin
Exchange 2003-2013 - Install/Config/Admin
AD/GPM - Config/Admin
Citrix XenApp 6.5 - Config/Admin
Layer 2 switches - Routing/VLAN
VMWare - VCenter
Veeam - Install/config/Admin
SonicWALL - Install/Config/Admin
Cisco Call Manager - Admin

Has anyone with a similar skill set moved from Perm to Contract? Care to share your experience please?

What sort of daily rate can I expect?