Reply to: CUK's top ten tips for contractors

[BrilloPad]

46: Don't mention the McCanns

47. Don't mention Nelson Mandela

[LondonManc]

You're not married, are you?

Over 15 years. But have you seen the cleaner at our place? He's a minger.

[WTFH]

You've done a night shift?
AYCOTBAC?

You're not married, are you?

[LondonManc]

Don't let anyone know that you shagged the cleaner in the stationary cupboard while on night shift

You've done a night shift?
AYCOTBAC?

[darmstadt]

Don't let anyone know that you shagged the cleaner in the stationary cupboard while on night shift

[Churchill]

46: Don't mention the McCanns

I did once but I think I got away with it.

Just like the McCanns...

[Troll]

If you want loyalty, get a dog - hop to the highest paying gig at renewal if no rate increase

[Churchill]

Not true. I've had plenty of renewals.

There's an exception to every rule.

[LondonManc]

Inside IR35 contractors:

I've found these rules to be remarkably effective in gaining more business.

1. Turn up on time.
2. Do what you're supposed to do.
3. Be where you're supposed to be.

Not much else to it.

Outside IR35 contractors:

Indeed.

1. Turn up out of the blue, vanish whenever you feel like it.
2. Do what is interesting and will get you a better paid gig, ignore the rest.
3. Work from home whenever the client manager is out of office.

Yes, it really is that easy.

[DimPrawn]

FFFE. Don't leave your Bugatti keys on your desk next to the photo of what looks like a footballer's mansion with a beautiful fashion model standing by the grand entrance.

[mudskipper]

46: Don't mention the McCanns

[Pondlife]

Sounds like D&C to me that.

'A proper contractor is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.'



No wait. That's wizards.

[DimPrawn]

Sounds like D&C to me that.

Indeed.

1. Turn up out of the blue, vanish whenever you feel like it.
2. Do what is interesting and will get you a better paid gig, ignore the rest.
3. Work from home whenever the client manager is out of office.

[northernladuk]

I've found these rules to be remarkably effective in gaining more business.

1. Turn up on time.
2. Do what you're supposed to do.
3. Be where you're supposed to be.

Not much else to it.

Sounds like D&C to me that.

[unixman]

1. Never leapfrog a unicorn
2. If something untoward starts happening, don't overreact. Contracting experience will tell you what is reasonable in different circumstances.
3. "Untoward" stuff, if it ever happens, usually happens only with the shortest and lowest paying gigs.
4. Don't flaunt your knowledge as better than permies', even when it is, unless absolutely necessary for the benefit of the client.
5. Learn from permies too.

The above could be summarized: act in the best interests of your own business.