First contract - what am I doing wrong?

**hattra** · 28 June 2006, 12:53

Not going to London

**Fleetwood** · 28 June 2006, 12:54

On the other hand, when I search London, there are many suitable contracts. But I would like to stay out of London, for now.

What am I doing wrong ?

The answer's in the question....

**Ruprect** · 28 June 2006, 12:55

This has to be a p!ss take surely. You've answered your own question already.

**Francko** · 28 June 2006, 12:58

"I have been in permanent employment for 15 years"

That's the biggest mistake. More than 2-3 years and your blood, skin, bones, brain will become permanently damaged and drained. After 15 years of that you probably are not able to wipe your $%£% any longer. I am near the limit, almost 2 years and can't wait to jump off again.....

I would never consider anyone who was more than 2-3 years permanent only because the market was extraordinarily bad (as it was 2-3 years ago). As a contractor you are supposed to really do some work.

**Bagpuss** · 28 June 2006, 12:59

London's not that bad provided you come tooled up and wear body armour.

**unixman** · 28 June 2006, 13:01

You're saying there is no contract market outside London ? (for unix).

My research indicates there isn't, but then again I don't know how efffective my searching is, since this is my first time.

I worked with Unix contractors at my last employer, near Northampton.

Can I ask you guys - how did you find your current contracts ?

Unixman.

**hattra** · 28 June 2006, 13:03

By not doing Unix

**MrsGoof** · 28 June 2006, 13:04

Originally posted by unixman

Can I ask you guys - how did you find your current contracts ?

Jobserve / Contacts

**swamp** · 28 June 2006, 13:05

Originally posted by unixman

Can I ask you guys - how did you find your current contracts ?

I found my current contract by looking in London.

HTH

First contract - what am I doing wrong?