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Freelancer, should I become one?

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Published 5th July 2011 |
Read latest comment - 31st August 2011

Contracting-The Flexible way to change your career
When it comes to employment, we are being saturated with information that we simply do not want to hear. From the seemingly never-ending recession to excessive job cuts, it
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Before you do anything else, do some research.

Talk to contacts who're already working as contractors - what do they like and dislike about it, over the last 2 years have they improved their annual income or not, how do they see the situation going forward.

Talk to some employers / employers associations who're located somewhere you wouldn't want to work - over the next year or so will they be increasing or reducing the number of contractors they "employ"?

Then of course you need to look at what Inland Revenue rules say (eg they don't much like freelances who always work for the same "client" and to think about whether self-employment would suit you.

It's be interesting for us if you could share the results of your research!

Linda
CareersPartnershipUK

forum avatarRussFarrell
11th July 2011 2:45 PM
I have spoken to some contractor contacts and had mixed feedback, a few have directed me to look at contract opportunities advertised online. Other than the obvious eg. Jobsite and Monster do you have any that are more directed at contractors as these are not focused just on this?

After read this article, I'm fancy should I become one? Anyone can give me some advice?

Now I'm confused Russ?

You are asking whether anyone can give you advice on being a contractor, yet your welcome thread says:

Hi! I work for.... we are a contract only job board...
If anyone would like any information regarding contracting, vacancies etc. please ask away!

Shame, you had me fooled, thought you were here to be part of the community, not waste other members time who are genuinely trying to help you out.

Any more self promo and its the delete button.

Steve Richardson
Gaffer of My Local Services
My Local Services | Me on LinkedIn

Thanks for keeping your eyes open, Steve, I hadn't spotted the inconsistency

Linda
CareersPartnershipUK

forum avatarRussFarrell
12th July 2011 3:14 PM
Very sorry everyone, I was trying out my SEO skill. As I said I'm teaching myself so it is just so silly out this. Please spare me this time!

forum avatarBusiness Minds
31st August 2011 11:53 AM
It is very simple. If you have the love and craze for the particular thing and you know you will be able to handle the problems and huddles, then go for it.
Just remember one thing. Do a lot of research, before you start. It is very important to know what you getting into.

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