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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostBut if I have a choice between contracting with Client A via a consultancy and Client B via a pimp, all other things being equal, I would choose Client B.Comment
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Day to day comfort - option 1. Long term career progress - option 2. I've found the people and orgs I meet and work with via option 2 are more likey to be the sort that will come back to me later on etc.
Direct to an end client can be very pleasant, but you're generally working with perms for that organisation who while usually friendly, aren't likely to pick up the phone to you again in any meaningful way.
I actually attribute much of my contracting success to predominantly working through consultancies - I think it makes for a stronger CV, and forces you stay in the consultant mindset.Comment
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What's the point of giving you advice.. You don't follow it...
https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...ml#post2687122'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostDepends on the consultancy, I guess.
One of the most enjoyable contracts I've done was via a very small niche consultancy run by a really decent and good chap. Anything involving a big consultancy has been an unhappy experience. Apparently I'm not a good corporate citizen.Comment
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Originally posted by CheeseSlice View PostIs this hypothetical, or is this a situation you're currently faced with?Last edited by AlonsoHarris; 18 September 2020, 00:19.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhat's the point of giving you advice.. You don't follow it...
https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...ml#post2687122Last edited by AlonsoHarris; 18 September 2020, 00:20.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostYes. Small amendment:
One of the most enjoyable contracts I've done was via a very small niche consultancy run by a really decent and good chap. Anything involving a big consultancy has been an unhappy experience. Apparently I'm not a good corporate citizen.Comment
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostDay to day comfort - option 1. Long term career progress - option 2. I've found the people and orgs I meet and work with via option 2 are more likey to be the sort that will come back to me later on etc.
Direct to an end client can be very pleasant, but you're generally working with perms for that organisation who while usually friendly, aren't likely to pick up the phone to you again in any meaningful way.
I actually attribute much of my contracting success to predominantly working through consultancies - I think it makes for a stronger CV, and forces you stay in the consultant mindset.
Good points and I'd take the point of working with perm further... IME as a contractor I much working with other contractors than perms. Less politics.Comment
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