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Pimp claiming client requirement for maximum commute
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merely at clientco for the entertainment -
Originally posted by eek View PostWell that's going to fall apart now none of those people can claim expenses.
I once knew about 40 people in contract with RBS now I know none !!
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Originally posted by BHicks View PostSo had a new one today.
Applied for a contract position in London and get a call back from the agent. Virtually the first thing he asks is "Where do you live?".
When I queried the rationale for that he claimed that the client isn't prepared to look at anybody whose commute is over an hour which I found hilarious having previously lived in SE London and worked at Heathrow. Apparently the client location is a 20 minute walk from the nearest station although you will be surprised to hear that he refused to confirm who the client was.
Anybody else ever encountered this? Smells of bulltulip to me but feel free to comment...See You Next TuesdayComment
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Yes, I've seen it at a Milton Keynes company where they required < 1 hour commute to site for call out.
I suggest companies like that take their choice from the wide selection of permies available within a 10 mile radious.Comment
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Originally posted by Lance View Postsounds like a role that will become inside in April so they'd rather not employ someone who'll leave mid-Feb.
Eh??
Not seeing the correlation between commuting within London and whether a role is in or out? Maybe I should have told the pimp I ride a Motorbike so traffic? What traffic?Comment
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Originally posted by BHicks View PostEh??
Not seeing the correlation between commuting within London and whether a role is in or out? Maybe I should have told the pimp I ride a Motorbike so traffic? What traffic?Comment
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I often hear the end client had a contractor but left because of the commute. To avoid having the same problem again they only want someone who lives close by.
I usually just say I own a property close by, where I can stay.Comment
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I dont think its a new thing - my current client was a little apprehensive about my 120 mile daily commute because they'd had quite a few contractors quit over long journeys and the constant delays on the M6...Comment
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Originally posted by Snarf View PostI dont think its a new thing - my current client was a little apprehensive about my 120 mile daily commute because they'd had quite a few contractors quit over long journeys and the constant delays on the M6...Comment
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Originally posted by BHicks View PostHowever in this case we're talking about a 16 mile trip from SE London to SW London.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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