"unfortunately a lot of clients want to use us as temps, thats not what we are."
What is actually wrong with this?
My view is there needs to be three types of engagement defined:
1. Long-term - an integral part of the organisation - singing the company song.
2. Short-term - project resource or BAU cover during times of uncertainty or transition.
3. Specialist - only three people in the world who can do this thing.
Some might say that option 2 should be employed but why should I get three P45's every year and 21 company pensions by the time I retire?
Personally I contract via an umbrella because I want the variety, extended time off between gigs and not to be "owned by the man" but I have no interest in running a business. I pay more tax than anybody else but take the hit for the lifestyle choice and the ability to sleep without nighmares involving HMRC knocking at the door. I do feel like an employee in many ways for six months then wave goodbye once the project is done. I don't want to work for a consultancy because I want to choose the projects and not be dumped in the crud because I didn't play the politics right.
"Proper" contractors - you seem outraged but why is this so wrong?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
