relaxing into the bench

[thunderlizard]

Well we've all been told this morning that no contractors will be renewed past the end of their current contracts. They are going to try and offer temp permie positions instead....

I got one of my best contracts that way. The client had implemented that policy, forgetting that it's much easier to get rid of contractors than it is to hire staff. Got hired to fill the gap.

Believe it when you see it: and even then, stay in touch.

[KentPhilip]

roots I sent you a pm

Milan.

What do you think roots is going to do with Gordon -he can't stand the ***** either.

[crimdon]

I was chatting to my pimp yesterday, he said an increasing number of companies are actively pursuing the fixed-term contract model for new hires, i.e. no job security but with a crappy permie salary. He said the permies seemed to like that kind of work... though I can see absolutely no benefit to it?

Am I missing something or is that a lose-lose situation.

The main issure here appears to be the pimps fee on top of ours. Client won't go direct as such either.

I can't see how it will be worth taking fixed term permie jobs. I can't even see them pumping any money into things like training either.

[rootsnall]

I was chatting to my pimp yesterday, he said an increasing number of companies are actively pursuing the fixed-term contract model for new hires, i.e. no job security but with a crappy permie salary. He said the permies seemed to like that kind of work... though I can see absolutely no benefit to it?

Am I missing something or is that a lose-lose situation.

Lose lose ! It's a sign of a bad job market. The last time it came in the market picked up soon after and everybody binned their fixed term contracts. This time !?

[Tensai]

Well we've all been told this morning that no contractors will be renewed past the end of their current contracts. They are going to try and offer temp permie positions instead....

I was chatting to my pimp yesterday, he said an increasing number of companies are actively pursuing the fixed-term contract model for new hires, i.e. no job security but with a crappy permie salary. He said the permies seemed to like that kind of work... though I can see absolutely no benefit to it?

Am I missing something or is that a lose-lose situation.

[crimdon]

Well we've all been told this morning that no contractors will be renewed past the end of their current contracts. They are going to try and offer temp permie positions instead....

So I'll be looking forward to the start of the trout season at the end of March and spending some time fly fishing in the river.

[milanbenes]

roots I sent you a pm

Milan.

[Cyberman]

If you don't need the money, why worry.

... and if you do need the money, get your accountant to issue a P45, claim 'contributions-based JSA' because you have paid your NI and are entitled to claim for six months.
After that you have to be means-tested, and then you can claim Housing benefit and Council Tax benefit if you qualify.
HMG do not encourage people to work with its mass immigration that takes our jobs. I understand from what I was reading yesterday though that permits for non-EU workers are to de dramatically cut....... about time too !!!

[d000hg]

If you don't need the money, why worry.

[Mehmeh]

I've always enjoyed my downtime but it isn't quite as relaxed when you know there are no jobs out there, so it's not entirely your choice !

I totally agree, I didn't work november or december, and I couldn't relax at all. Especially with all the doom and gloom news stating how many millions are unemployed.

If I'm out of work next november I'm going on holiday for 2 months, sod sitting at home like that again.

[rootsnall]

I understand what you are saying, but on the other hand - enjoy the time off and do some of those things you've been meaning to. To me, having that down time is one of the major bonuses of being a contractor.

I've always enjoyed my downtime but it isn't quite as relaxed when you know there are no jobs out there, so it's not entirely your choice !

[Svalbaard]

A bit of a worry ! I'm starting to relax into the leisurely mornings, half hearted Jobserve searches and a bit of tinkering around the house and in the garden.

After an initial panic and apply for anything approach I'm now coming up with reasons to justify not sending a CV

I understand what you are saying, but on the other hand - enjoy the time off and do some of those things you've been meaning to. To me, having that down time is one of the major bonuses of being a contractor.

[Zippy]

A bit of a worry ! I'm starting to relax into the leisurely mornings, half hearted Jobserve searches and a bit of tinkering around the house and in the garden.

After an initial panic and apply for anything approach I'm now coming up with reasons to justify not sending a CV

I'm exactly the same. When I finally get a new contract, I find myself wondering what I'm missing on Hill Street Blues or Without a Trace. Forcing myself to watch Bargain Hunt usually supplies the required motivation to get a new job.

[pmeswani]

A bit of a worry ! I'm starting to relax into the leisurely mornings, half hearted Jobserve searches and a bit of tinkering around the house and in the garden.

After an initial panic and apply for anything approach I'm now coming up with reasons to justify not sending a CV

That can be a good thing to be honest. You will start to apply for roles with more judgement rather than by randomness.

[rootsnall]

A bit of a worry ! I'm starting to relax into the leisurely mornings, half hearted Jobserve searches and a bit of tinkering around the house and in the garden.

After an initial panic and apply for anything approach I'm now coming up with reasons to justify not sending a CV