Offer of a perm position with the company

[MyUserName]

Just had the call from HR asking what my future plans were and whether my preference would be to come on board as a full time employee as that would be theirs. Apparently they want the security of having the knowledge in house etc.

I explained that I would rather stay as a contractor and she replied that she would speak to MD about it.

Argh - warchest is low and Mrs MUN is currently recovering from an operation. I was so wanting to reduce stress levels for the next month or two!!!

[MicrosoftBob]

Couldn't you spin it out by saying your Mrs might have to move for her job, and as this could happen within the next 6 months to two years you couldn't commit to a permanent job at the moment as you might have to move long term, but that you'd be happy to stay as a contractor

In other words try and kick the can down the road by bluffing any way you can

[northernladuk]

Hope the IR35 insurance is up to date.

[GreyWolf]

I had that conversation here and went for the kicking the can down the road option by agreeing in principle. It being a corporate behemoth they brought in a headcount freeze before they got anywhere near quoting numbers at me.

I'd shown willing, wasn't my fault it didn't happen so I could merrily carry on as a contractor.

Your place might be a bit quicker on its toes but you could possibly spin it out for a while before absolutely having to commit one way or the other.

[MyUserName]

In other words try and kick the can down the road by bluffing any way you can

Yeah. I think this might be the way forward. I think showing the take home difference would be more damaging than helpful. Although I might also mention that I need the money to pay for my daughter to attend a specific school that is really good at handling autistic children.

Hope the IR35 insurance is up to date

Yep!!!! Oh yes, very much!!

[Paddy]

Tell them “Never marry a prostitute, eventually they go back on the game.”

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Hope the IR35 insurance is up to date.

Man, you really should work for the government

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Tell them “Never marry a prostitute, eventually they go back on the game.”

so true, so true.

[MyUserName]

Tell them “Never marry a prostitute, eventually they go back on the game.”

That gave me a much needed laugh!!!

[vetran]

nothing wrong with being permie if the take home is the same.

you can always dust off your red dress when things change.