Reply to: Has the contract market in London died?

[greenlake]

Has the contract market in London died?

[MrMarkyMark]

Bringing this slightly more back on topic...

No, as I got a new contract last week at [generic large bank] in London. BA, but not IT

Just started a direct one last Monday at an IB, Analyst / Developer sort of hybrid role, but based with the business.

Thing is, everyone's market is different, some will be doing well, others less so.
Even in a buoyant market this holds true, its just some will be getting a much higher day rate than others.

When times get hard, you have to realise that there are plenty of people on the market to choose from and.......

a) People will be filling contracts direct as experienced resource becomes more important, as resource is limited.

b) Agents "pet" contractors will be made aware of and are applying for roles that never hit the job boards.

[elpato]

Bringing this slightly more back on topic...

No, as I got a new contract last week at [generic large bank] in London. BA, but not IT

[Bee]

[DodgyAgent]

He doesn't need any, he is CUK forum personality of the year after all

And don't you f***ers forget it

[MrMarkyMark]

Great! If some oportunities arise I will let you know.
Could you please give me 2 references?
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He doesn't need any, he is CUK forum personality of the year after all

[DodgyAgent]

Great! If some oportunities arise I will let you know.
Could you please give me 2 references?
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[Bee]

Hi DA,

Would you like to have opportunities in Lisbon?

Yes

Great! If some oportunities arise I will let you know.
Could you please give me 2 references?
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[Mordac]

I can ask for references as well as any of them

And anyone who gave you one would still be smiling as they bent over for you, would they not? (Double entendres intended).

[DodgyAgent]

A low achiever like you would never be asked to search for such highly skilled staff.

Love AssGuru.

I can ask for references as well as any of them

[vetran]

Who is looking for them?

A low achiever like you would never be asked to search for such highly skilled staff.

Love AssGuru.

[DodgyAgent]

You really are an ignorant chunt.
There is a shortage of skills at the higher levels that require mathematical ability, these pay more than 100 an hour.
Will forever be beyond you though.

Who is looking for them?

[DodgyAgent]

Hi DA,

Would you like to have opportunities in Lisbon?

Yes

[scooterscot]

IT is a skill?!

[MarillionFan]

Don't blame Brexit for your inability to get a decent job. Go to Europe while you can and get any job you can like SAS, Scooter and their other mates.

+1 to the skills shortage crap. There is a shortage of skills at £10/hour but not at £75/hour.

You really are an ignorant chunt.
There is a shortage of skills at the higher levels that require mathematical ability, these pay more than 100 an hour.
Will forever be beyond you though.