Originally posted by Charles Humphrey
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That said even with 20 years behind you you are still a risk. You have no experience being a contractor so will likely be passed over with the gigs going to people that have already contracted. They will be used to the flexibility, hitting the ground running, work independently and the like. That's your main struggle. The second and probably your biggest killer is you have a notice period. Every one of my contracts in the last 10 years have needed me to start the first Monday after the interview. You simply cannot do that and very few clients will be willing to wait for your notice to end. That's not adding the risk you might change your mind or get something better in that period.
But, how do you find work? I have fired my CV off and as yet heard little back, as I am still a perm, it's hard to chace agencies all day as work will notice... or am I just being impatient...
I have been contacted by an agency, and they have something lined up, I guess I just need to be patient...
Any advice is welcome, thanks in advance.
I have been contacted by an agency, and they have something lined up, I guess I just need to be patient...
Any advice is welcome, thanks in advance.
So yes, patience is key and with the hurdles you have you are going to have to be much more patient than most I am afraid. It could be many weeks or even months before you even hear back, let along bag something.
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