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Had an interview last week for a local contract (less than an hours drive) at London rates.
Just been told I've got the gig. 6 months with timescale to the end of next year.
Get in!
Just arranged a new contract with the client I was at the summer-before-last, out on the farm in the middle of nowhere :)
Any tie-in with the agency on either side is now expired, so ClientCo and I have agreed to split the (rather excessive, IMHO) commission they were taking between us :D
So...
Phew!
Finally got a contract after a considerable amount of time on the bench this year. As some of you already know, Client #1 dragged their feet on a project for months and months and then went very silent.
Client #2 kept me busy for a few months this year but after all the delaying...
I don't think I've done a 'boomed' thread before. But I'm quite chuffed today, so here it is.
Terms finally agreed with new [direct] client; nearly double my previous day rate, plus an agreement on working hours to ensure my son doesn't forget who I am.
:D
Managed to secure a nice role so only just over a month on the bench.
Three monther initially but a load of work so hopefully a lot longer.
Also ditching the umbrella thing, realised just how much income I was missing out on so new company now up and running.
Best of all though, after over...
:banana::banana::banana::banana:
At last got a contract offer good rate starting ASAP!
Will have to put up with tortuous public transport for 90 mins each way but I'm fine with that and if it gets too bad I'll give notice on my 1 room in a shared house and move closer.
Next steps - pick ltd...
Took ClientCo 12 days to sort out the extension, took the agent 12 mins :laugh
3 and a bit more month here which takes me after the supposed end date of the project, so looks like I will be kept on to with the permies that have been brought on to establish an in house function
Still not 100% au fait with CUK terminology but I believe this is right.
Permie -> Contractor move in August last year, got extended in February this year and have just received the paperwork for an extension (and a non-requested rate increase :smokin ) until May 2014!
So - is that cause for a...
http://i.dmtrk.net/CmpDoc/2009/7211/137444_may-2013-house-price-index-report.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=NFI&utm_campaign=2565916_May%27s+HPI+30.05.2013&utm_content=may2013housepriceindexreport&dm_i=5KB,1IZVG,531C5M,57MPY,1
Key Points:
- Price of a typical home increased by 0.4% in May and...
Just got a call from my IR35 reviewer, the contract has passed and I'll be knocking on the client's door 1st thing tomorrow.
And I can start claiming expenses again. :banana:
I may be a bit busy during the day in future.. :glasses
Another 6 months at Client Co.
Am enjoying the contract and gives me time to learn more C#.
Chuffed. :D
Edit : No rate increase though, that'll have to wait til Sept.
Just landed a 10 week gig right on my doorstep; direct too so no agency taking a cut :smile
Best rate to date for me. In Midsomer Norton - who'd have thought it?
Just as well really 'cos current client co. has just announced 800 redundancies :cry2:
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