Hi,
I've had about enough of my current company. I'd like to know more about contracting, but I suspect my situation isn't normal:
1. I'm 38 years old - I guess one of the benefits of contracting is that you can build up a nice little nest egg and retire at 50. That's only 12 years away for me, not much chance to build a significant lump sum. So I'd have to work later than 50 - not a problem for me, but I rarely see older subcontractors. Is there a significant element of ageism to subcontracting?
2. The last five years have been spent in team and project management. I haven't exactly kept my techy skills (C++ development) up to date, but I reckon it's a bit like riding a bike if you have good code structure. I want to market myself as C++ and Java coder (not without some preparation on the Java side, I should add!), but realistically, will I get a contract without recent technical work?
3. Bearing in mind point 2 above, what sort of starting rate should I expect to get, and what would I be able to build up to after I'm back in the swing of things?
4. How easy is IR35 to avoid, realistically?
5. Any other advice, links etc?
Thanks
W
I've had about enough of my current company. I'd like to know more about contracting, but I suspect my situation isn't normal:
1. I'm 38 years old - I guess one of the benefits of contracting is that you can build up a nice little nest egg and retire at 50. That's only 12 years away for me, not much chance to build a significant lump sum. So I'd have to work later than 50 - not a problem for me, but I rarely see older subcontractors. Is there a significant element of ageism to subcontracting?
2. The last five years have been spent in team and project management. I haven't exactly kept my techy skills (C++ development) up to date, but I reckon it's a bit like riding a bike if you have good code structure. I want to market myself as C++ and Java coder (not without some preparation on the Java side, I should add!), but realistically, will I get a contract without recent technical work?
3. Bearing in mind point 2 above, what sort of starting rate should I expect to get, and what would I be able to build up to after I'm back in the swing of things?
4. How easy is IR35 to avoid, realistically?
5. Any other advice, links etc?
Thanks
W
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