Evening,
I'm not sure what it is about contracting, but the idea of doing it keeps dragging me back. The possibility of more money is great, but there's something about the freedom I love the idea of. A technical gun for hire, so to speak.
So about 2 and a half years go, I read a bit and posted on here about my fancy job title and lack of experience and (rightly, I feel), I chose to get more experience in my field as a permie. The idea of taking the leap has come back to me over the last few months though, so here I am.
As a permie, I'm a senior line engineer who focuses mostly on a variety of infrastructure projects for a MSP, which means I do lots of stuff, for lots of people, in lots of different environments. Hopefully something that fits in nicely with contracting!
My question is, from a market perspective, is the timing right? I've read a lot about the uncertainty of Brexit and IR35 changes, but are the contracting waters ever settled? Is there ever a right time?
I live in the west country and my salary (comparable to similar permie roles) is pretty low, so the money does appeal somewhat! I'm also happy to travel around. I have a family here, but I'm happy to work anywhere in the UK really and travel back occationally, obviously accounting for the extra accomodation/travel outgoings.
I've got a bit of a warchest, the missus works full time, I've seen some 6 month contracts around.. So ultimately, what's stopping me from getting an accountant, getting a Ltd fired up and jumping in now?
Cheers,
Sam.
I'm not sure what it is about contracting, but the idea of doing it keeps dragging me back. The possibility of more money is great, but there's something about the freedom I love the idea of. A technical gun for hire, so to speak.
So about 2 and a half years go, I read a bit and posted on here about my fancy job title and lack of experience and (rightly, I feel), I chose to get more experience in my field as a permie. The idea of taking the leap has come back to me over the last few months though, so here I am.
As a permie, I'm a senior line engineer who focuses mostly on a variety of infrastructure projects for a MSP, which means I do lots of stuff, for lots of people, in lots of different environments. Hopefully something that fits in nicely with contracting!
My question is, from a market perspective, is the timing right? I've read a lot about the uncertainty of Brexit and IR35 changes, but are the contracting waters ever settled? Is there ever a right time?
I live in the west country and my salary (comparable to similar permie roles) is pretty low, so the money does appeal somewhat! I'm also happy to travel around. I have a family here, but I'm happy to work anywhere in the UK really and travel back occationally, obviously accounting for the extra accomodation/travel outgoings.
I've got a bit of a warchest, the missus works full time, I've seen some 6 month contracts around.. So ultimately, what's stopping me from getting an accountant, getting a Ltd fired up and jumping in now?
Cheers,
Sam.
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