Wouldnt even cover your train fare and lunch?

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Turion replied

11 December 2008, 14:58
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Yes, you could get a £70K mortgage with that.

Only after saving a hefty deposit. Not easy to save anything when you're taking home 300quid week.
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DimPrawn replied

11 December 2008, 14:49
Originally posted by chris79 View Post

Good opportunity for someone straight out of college / Uni drop-out? 22k is good.

Yes, you could get a £70K mortgage with that.
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chris79 replied

11 December 2008, 14:43
Good opportunity for someone straight out of college / Uni drop-out? 22k is good.
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Incognito replied

11 December 2008, 14:39
Originally posted by Turion View Post

He wouldn't. Not even a Cowboy would do it for that. They're looking for an Indian.
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DimPrawn replied

11 December 2008, 14:37
Originally posted by NetwkSupport View Post

What planet are these pimps on? £11 per hour!

http://www.jobserve.com/W1D13E4C3A6525009.jsjob

Did I miss something? Has the cost of living suddenly dropped by 80%?
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Turion replied

11 December 2008, 13:02
Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post

22k permy is on the low side for support work, why would a contractor do it for the same money with all the costs and risks?

He wouldn't. Not even a Cowboy would do it for that. They're looking for an Indian.
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gingerjedi replied

11 December 2008, 12:51
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

Let's say you can work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. 11*50*40 = £22k pro rata. Not bad for helpdesk work surely?

22k permy is on the low side for support work, why would a contractor do it for the same money with all the costs and risks?
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b0redom replied

11 December 2008, 11:22
Erm, 2 weeks off a year? That means 0 days holiday once you factor in public holidays. No benefits, no sick pay etc....

I assume you were taking the piss?
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d000hg replied

11 December 2008, 11:19
Originally posted by NetwkSupport View Post

What planet are these pimps on? £11 per hour!

http://www.jobserve.com/W1D13E4C3A6525009.jsjob

Let's say you can work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. 11*50*40 = £22k pro rata. Not bad for helpdesk work surely?
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swamp replied

11 December 2008, 11:07
Originally posted by NetwkSupport View Post

What planet are these pimps on? £11 per hour!

http://www.jobserve.com/W1D13E4C3A6525009.jsjob

It's Computer Futures. They only deal in high-margin contracts. £11 per hour (probably PAYE) isn't bad pay for a box swapper.
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Mich the Tester replied

11 December 2008, 11:03
Originally posted by NetwkSupport View Post

What planet are these pimps on? £11 per hour!

http://www.jobserve.com/W1D13E4C3A6525009.jsjob

As long as some dipstick accepts it, they'll keep trying it on. It's not a very high level job though; I reckon 'Excellent knowledge of 2003/XP, Office 2000, 2000 Server and Active Directory' can be taken with a pinch of salt; they're looking for a helpdesker who knows how to use a mouse.
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NetwkSupport started a topic Wouldnt even cover your train fare and lunch?

11 December 2008, 10:37
Wouldnt even cover your train fare and lunch?

What planet are these pimps on? £11 per hour!

http://www.jobserve.com/W1D13E4C3A6525009.jsjob
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