Originally posted by PCTNN
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From what I've read there's nothing wrong with having 2 income streams; the main thing I need to consider is working hours. Now, the contract I already have (inside ir35 fwiw) doesn't clearly state the working hours but it just states 37.5 hours a week and then talks about "professional working day".
Is "professional working day" just another less clear way to say 9-5?
Is "professional working day" just another less clear way to say 9-5?
So you need to understand their expecation on the gig you are on. You should know by now. Does your client manager expect you in at 9 and out at 5 in which case that is what it is. You are under D&C remember. If they are pretty cool with the start and end times then there is your expectation. They might not care as long as you deliver the work package but I highly doubt that on an inside gig.
Next understand the expecations of the client on the temp gig. When they say days do they want you set days or two days effort a week. If the second is inside I would expect it's also a full day. If it's outside or delivering a work package it might be just effort. Dig in to that before you sign the contract.
When you've got the expectations then you can decide if it's going to work or not. Again, I believe the general rule for two inside gigs is full days so no chance of combining the two unless you are gonna work on the other clients time which IMO is a no no.
You can of course negotiate and help set their expectations to suit you better. Unlikely on an inside gig but always worth a pop. I'm a late starter, always have been so make that clear from the off so the expectation is set and have had no push back to date. Changing to suit so you can shovel another 2 days in is a very big ask though.
Have a look at where you are and what the next gig wants and come back to us if it's not blatently clear.
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