That's Darren-Test screwed. What's he going to do with all those pound coins and envelopes now?
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThat's Darren-Test screwed. What's he going to do with all those pound coins and envelopes now?"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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Originally posted by cojak View PostAnd good luck getting anyone to work in Newbury without expenses, Vodafone...Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Originally posted by Zigenare View PostThe times I worked through an Umbrella I was permitted to claim expenses deducted from the gross value of the invoice. What's changed on that front?
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Originally posted by OrangeSquash View PostI wonder just how many of these BigCo's that put everyone onto payroll will be surprised when those same people who used to be busy delivering as contractors suddenly start to behave more like permanent resources who have the safety net of sick days, can't be arsed etc etc.
I've always found the constant cycle of contract renewal discussions to be an excellent source of motivation for delivering.
If I was going to get paid regardless I can't help but think my output would go down considerably.
I can't be the only one thinking i'd serve up a big dose of F.U. to the respective Company going forward??
A few guys I know that have gone permie say they are out the door at 5pm and refuse to work weekends (as contractors it was 7pm and working most weekends)
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Originally posted by Zigenare View PostThe times I worked through an Umbrella I was permitted to claim expenses deducted from the gross value of the invoice. What's changed on that front?"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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Originally posted by OrangeSquash View PostI wonder just how many of these BigCo's that put everyone onto payroll will be surprised when those same people who used to be busy delivering as contractors suddenly start to behave more like permanent resources who have the safety net of sick days, can't be arsed etc etc.
I've always found the constant cycle of contract renewal discussions to be an excellent source of motivation for delivering.
If I was going to get paid regardless I can't help but think my output would go down considerably.
I can't be the only one thinking i'd serve up a big dose of F.U. to the respective Company going forward??
The use of contractors has gone way beyond the need for a genuine skilled task, businesses use them to bolster their general needs. When push comes to shove, businesses cannot justify to HMRC most of the contracts they offer to contractors. They have to either declare inside or stop using PSC, makes absolute sense to stop using PSCs. It's handy for businesses that these contractors have nowhere to run, people need to earn and will accept what is being offered.
While there are genuine contractors (or people in general) who take absolute pride in offering a great service, most of the contractors go above and beyond for reasons of not wanting to have the contract cut short from a good rate, appreciate you're business is invoicing a good rate, and to ensure that client relations are excellent when you do finish the contract for future business references. The client knows a contractor WILL deliver the pieces of work they have been contracted to provide.
Once you become a permie, that all changes, to continue the excellent service you either need to just be that way inclined (most people in general are not) or have a reason to shine as a permie, so career ladder. As a career ladder is not something that really enters a contractors mind, the motivation to shine has gone.
Personally, I'm happy to earn more contracting and delivering on time and put in whatever hours needed to get the contracted works done, to ensure the client is happy. Client is happy, I'm happy Win!
As a perm it'll be soul destroying without motivation, to sit there with your contractor mind set and watch others around you go off sick for a week, come back to then discuss the 2 week holiday they are about to book and optimising the dates to con-incide with training they don't need before they then take a 2 hours lunch and Costa coffee chat. You'll need to keep your skills fresh, go on the training courses that as an experienced contractor you know will future proof you a few years ahead of time, and be just a little better than the person next to you. As the person next to you wont be pulling up trees, neither will you be.
Been contracting 20 years, I have always said permie work is retirement for me, permies laugh, I think contractors know the truth. I have permie friends who are with large companies that are responsible for the hiring of various levels of IT staff, productivity is their fear, not a failure in being able to recruit staff.Comment
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Originally posted by KpMrJ View Postyou can make an informed decision on how you wish to continue your assignment with Vodafone beyond this date"
Hopefully just after they've resourced the role with you in it.I'm not fat, I'm just fluffy.Comment
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostCryrstall umbrella went bust
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Originally posted by cojak View PostFor inside IR35, no expenses allowed at all after April 6th.Comment
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