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Previously on "Last day of permiedom as I leave my place of work"
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostPart of that is the sense of freedom: although you may still go to an office for a certain number of hours each working day, you do so because you choose to do so, not because you are ordered to do so. You are there working under a contract that you entered into of your own free will for the sake of carrying on your business, rather than from the craven fear of unemployment that haunts the darkest corners of the permy mind
And while a piece of paper may say you are under no obligation to do anything, I doubt most clients would sit there and take it as a contractor just doesn't turn up some days, or refuses to do tasks they're asked to do.
How many contractors really work this way, rather than blustering about it online while actually turning up 9-5.30 each day and doing whatever they ask you to.
The ideals and legalities may be very different, and I'm sure some manage t make it work, but I would claim most contractors don't generally act in a way which would get them in trouble as a permie, for all the CUK bravado. The client is paying for you to do what they want, ultimately
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostOh and my first day as a contractor was wierd. It definitley feels different to a permie job in many ways and I can see why it aint for everybody....
Another notable aspect of contracting is that you aren't there because they needed an employee: you are there because they needed somebody to do something they couldn't do themselves. You, yes you, are the expert who will Get Things Done
It's similar to being the gunslinger in a Western who rides into town, sorts things out, then tips the brim of his hat and rides quietly out again through the chaparral. "Who was that masked man?" the permies whisper to each other as you ride into the sunset.
"And why did he wear a mask? This is Penketh, FFS."
Well, you get the idea
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My perspective is also Northern (and my search is nationwide) - I just don't recognise your upbeat assessment of the market for technical roles.
Either way good luck with your area.
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostI assume you imply that anywhere north of the m25 is a different universe?
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Which alternate universe would this be?
Oh and my first day as a contractor was wierd. It definitley feels different to a permie job in many ways and I can see why it aint for everybody....
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostI never thought it would be this difficult to leave. Over 2 years at one place and you start to grow attached to it.
30 mins to go and im off, most likely for good.
Have I made the right choice? I believe so but still have a strange feeling of entering into the unknown, a bit like leaving uni for working life....
(I await the daggers and swords)
Welcome to the world of freelancing, we tread our own path, etc, etc...
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostI wouldn't say 99.9%, could be more 50/50. I think its ok for developers but not so good for PMs/BAs etc.
Which alternate universe would this be?
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostI agree but it shouldn't stop you feeling like you can move on to better things.
I know I shouldn't complain, given that I have some security over the coming months and a good rate to boot - but deep down there is no longer a feeling of excitement and fulfilment.
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostI never thought it would be this difficult to leave. Over 2 years at one place and you start to grow attached to it.
30 mins to go and im off, most likely for good.
Have I made the right choice? I believe so but still have a strange feeling of entering into the unknown, a bit like leaving uni for working life....
(I await the daggers and swords)
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