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Standard Hours - Does it include an hour for lunch?
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Originally posted by BigDataPro View PostMost of the time, my contract is based on day rate with no reference to the number of hours and I often get confused with the number of working/contracted/standard hours. Therefore I do 8 + 1 hour as a standard.
Just curious to know how other contractors approach it. Do you do 7+1 or 8+1?Comment
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostNot sure I follow what you're asking. Are you asking how many hours a day should you work and get paid for in a standard day? Would you expect to have to pay your tradesman for his lunch break?Comment
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostNot sure I follow what you're asking. Are you asking how many hours a day should you work and get paid for in a standard day? Would you expect to have to pay your tradesman for his lunch break?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostIt looks like the OP is just curious to know how other contractors approach it.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostI approach lunch with the right tools for the job... A bottle opener.Comment
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Contractor's timetable:
8:15-9:30 - Coffee, toasted bagel and overnight checks (CUK, BBC Transfer Gossip column, etc.)
9:30-9:35 - Stand up meeting
9:35-9:45 - Toilet
9:45-10:00 - meeting prep
10:00-11:00 - meeting
11:00-12:00 - CUK
12:00-13:00(ish) - lunch
14:00-15:30 - work
15:30-16:30 - CUK
16:35 - pint o'clockThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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OP - Do same or slightly more than permies and most clients are happy. 7.5/8 hours work is probably standard most places. I just do hours and make sure they sort of add up at the end of the week, so come in late, have long lunches etc when I want (as long as I attend meetings etc).
One thing - don't ask the agency. They'll make up some crap to get you to stay longer. Look at it from their point of view. Contractor on day rate works 10 hours a day for no extra, clients thinks wow the people I get from this agency are good I'll go to them again. Agent counts his commission, contractor has no life. Always remember agency cares little for your wellbeing unless it affects his commission.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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I have a "swings and roundabouts" thought process usually. Some days I have a 12-14 hour day, other days it's a lot quieter and I can do what I need to in 6 hours - I still charge the same rate for a days work.
I'd say a normal day would be 7 + 1.Comment
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