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Originally posted by BigJohn View PostAny you would suggest?
I'd consider approaching consultancies directly (via LinkedIn) and explain that you're wary of the IR35 situation and feel that you'd be better positioned as a senior consultant in a large consultancy than principal consultant in a very small one.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by Rob283 View PostHi I am considering starting out as programme or project manager on contracting basis. I wondered what those in the £billion pound industry think about the current climate of contracting. Is this still a wise choice considering IR35 and the changes proposed. Or would I be better taking up permanent position. any general advise or considered opinions are greatly appreciated
It took him six months to land his current contract, mainly because of IR35 turmoil and now covid.
It's a really really bad time to be looking for roles, if you've got one offered already you might be ok as long as it's a nice long one, personally I wouldn't be jumping into contracting right now.Comment
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Originally posted by PlanB View PostAbsolutely, I could not think of a better time to go contracting could you? All we are missing are a few in bound asteroids, ICBMs and perhaps Godzilla and we are all set for a fill your boots boom time for end of days contracting.
Top tip don't lose your contract, ever.
There might be a problem getting another one.
It's just not an apocalypse without a good zombie hoard.
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostLots of La Faux roles to be declined for, just came on the market
I emailed back immediately asking what the "great rate" actually was and when the correct job spec. could be supplied. Absolute silence has followed.nomadd liked this postComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostPWC were on a recruitment drive. They were one of three companies that I had interviews with/lined up for when I took my current job. Landscape may have changed in six months but I'd imagine that the decent consultancies still need niche specialists, probably even more so than junior Powerpoint bodyshoppers at the moment as clients get fussier.
I'd consider approaching consultancies directly (via LinkedIn) and explain that you're wary of the IR35 situation and feel that you'd be better positioned as a senior consultant in a large consultancy than principal consultant in a very small one.Comment
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If I had a job I would sit where i was at the moment. One consideration is access to government schemes that might require you to have been in a job for a while.
Also projects and new hires are getting pulled at a rate of knots with no notice. When people on here used to say wait until you were sitting at your desk before thinking you had a contract it was a note of caution but now it is the new normal.Comment
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More self serving Tory Lies
Originally posted by Rob283 View PostHi thanks for your comments greatly appreciated. The contracting world across all industries generates a revenue of over a £billion pounds. Probably the reason HRMC wants a slice of it. I am proficient and qualified as programme manager and project manager with over 25 years experience across a broad spectrum of public sector change programmes.
Thanks for you input appreciated
HMRC get
Onward value to economy, reduced administration, reduced pension over head. Revenue when you finaly wind up your company and over course they already get there slice.
Companies get a
flexible work force, reduced over head, reduced admin, speed to market
Contractors
Get flexibility, pay into there own pension, have baron spells, no holiday pay
All in all you are slightly better off but with that comes, risks, stress, admin, quite periods, no holiday pay
The only reason the Tories want this is so the big 5 consultancies and tory donors don't have to compete with contractors.
To say we are disguised employees is absolute lies.Comment
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