I am interested in your thoughts on how the market will fare next year, and your reasons for thinking so.
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The UK IT Contracting market next year
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The UK IT Contracting market next year
33Boomed18.18%6Flat39.39%13Doomed36.36%12Andyw will be gainfully employed by ATW6.06%2Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
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Doomed
Reason = Outsourcing
Result = Benched indefinitely
Cure = Change name, move to 3rd world country, contract for outsourced work much cheaplyConfusion is a natural state of being -
Good to see you Diver.
None of the above. Slow gains until confidence kicks off properly towards the end of Q3. If we see a 'w' then more belt tightening, and slow gains 'till Q4.
Possible downgraded rating by analysts from AAA, possible knock-on effects with Sterling, possible inflation to 3 points. Resultant caution with FTSE clients.
On the upside - integration work aplenty - a moderate pick-up for project/change management ppl.
IANAEconomist - so this is a best-guess.Comment
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostGood to see you Diver.
None of the above. Slow gains until confidence kicks off properly towards the end of Q3. If we see a 'w' then more belt tightening, and slow gains 'till Q4.
Possible downgraded rating by analysts from AAA, possible knock-on effects with Sterling, possible inflation to 3 points. Resultant caution with FTSE clients.
On the upside - integration work aplenty - a moderate pick-up for project/change management ppl.
IANAEconomist - so this is a best-guess.
PedantConfusion is a natural state of beingComment
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Originally posted by Diver View PostDoomed
Reason = Outsourcing
Result = Benched indefinitely
Cure = Change name, move to 3rd world country, contract for outsourced work much cheaplyComment
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Well, the next 6 months are ok for me..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by XLMonkey View PostBoomed
Reason: Outsourcing
I am an outsourcing specialist - in this case you can call me ReaperMan.Comment
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Selected "boomed" as closest match, but think it will be more of a small to medium steady increase (as already been happening last quarter)
"Boom" will not happen until 2012 when the UK will get all full of it's self due to Olympics and "the world is watching" mentality
Shortly after that will be the next crash, once the bill arrivesComment
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