Has anyone ever been tempted by a Full Time Contract (FTC) role? As far as I can ascertain and from comments on these boards, it seems to widely be considered as having all of the drawbacks of contracting and permiedom combined.
I am in a bit of a pickle with my first proper contract (technically my second, but my first contract was accidental after the company couldn't honour a permanent offer) - I am 7 months in and very little work. I've noted the market has picked up recently and I've couple of juicy day-rate contract interviews approaching in London, which ordinarily I'd be very excited about.
I am also at telephone interview stage for a FTC role with a large bank (not HSBC). I am quite keen on the FTC role as 1). It would give me exposure to banking whereas previously I've only ever worked in insurance; 2). It is in a particular niche discipline that I have experience in that is rare to see in an out-and-out contractor role; 3). It is very close to home, with a much shorter commute.
However, I'm not sure if I am genuinely excited about this FTC role, or if the idea of a relatively more secure position in something I am very familiar with is appealing as confidence has been knocked from my current role. Presumably for FTC roles payroll is as per permanent staff, and I'd have no need for my ltd. company?
I am in a bit of a pickle with my first proper contract (technically my second, but my first contract was accidental after the company couldn't honour a permanent offer) - I am 7 months in and very little work. I've noted the market has picked up recently and I've couple of juicy day-rate contract interviews approaching in London, which ordinarily I'd be very excited about.
I am also at telephone interview stage for a FTC role with a large bank (not HSBC). I am quite keen on the FTC role as 1). It would give me exposure to banking whereas previously I've only ever worked in insurance; 2). It is in a particular niche discipline that I have experience in that is rare to see in an out-and-out contractor role; 3). It is very close to home, with a much shorter commute.
However, I'm not sure if I am genuinely excited about this FTC role, or if the idea of a relatively more secure position in something I am very familiar with is appealing as confidence has been knocked from my current role. Presumably for FTC roles payroll is as per permanent staff, and I'd have no need for my ltd. company?
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