Software developer contractor

Set up my accountant yesterday, and all details sent off for IR35 review etc.

I've been offered two contracts, one which I'm taking, the other I declined. Neither had a face to face interview, with one I was offered the job within an hour of the phone interview. The other was the next day.
 
MilanoChris said:
Set up my accountant yesterday, and all details sent off for IR35 review etc.

I've been offered two contracts, one which I'm taking, the other I declined. Neither had a face to face interview, with one I was offered the job within an hour of the phone interview. The other was the next day.
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wow that is very cool! Good luck mate
 
I am currently a permie outsourced as a contractor on site at another company (if that makes sense - basically I'm contracted out but I am a permie with who has the outsourcing contract - I never know quite how to explain it)

Are there any implications if I had to leave my current permie employer and become a contractor for the company I am outsourced to if they were willing to take me on?

Would I expect a big rise in pay for doing the same exact job?

I heard something like a non competition clause? Is there a possibilty of this move or am I flogging a dead horse?

*reading this thread has really got me thinking, I'm a business analyst/software tester*
 
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MilanoChris said:
You're more likely to be caught out by IR35 if you finish on Friday as a perm and come back Monday as a contractor.
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Even if I created my own ltd company? there are a lot of contractors here already under an agency which I presume I could be under as well if I had to go down this route
 
As a software developer contractor, do some of u guys use your own work laptop to work for a client or use the clients computer?

Does any of u work from home?
 
jonneymendoza said:
As a software developer contractor, do some of u guys use your own work laptop to work for a client or use the clients computer?

Does any of u work from home?
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As a network eng, similar field, contractors typically get given a corporate laptop - unless the company is onboard the BYOD train, which not many are, yet.

There are some extra-special contracting gigs out there that allow you to work from home, TDA type roles where you are essentially vetting other designs - but on the whole, no, you need to be in the office.
 
I've used my laptop on every single contract over the last year. I keep it for work purposes only. Could be different client types and different work though. :)
 
Oxide™ said:
I am currently a permie outsourced as a contractor on site at another company (if that makes sense - basically I'm contracted out but I am a permie with who has the outsourcing contract - I never know quite how to explain it)

Are there any implications if I had to leave my current permie employer and become a contractor for the company I am outsourced to if they were willing to take me on?

Would I expect a big rise in pay for doing the same exact job?

I heard something like a non competition clause? Is there a possibilty of this move or am I flogging a dead horse?

*reading this thread has really got me thinking, I'm a business analyst/software tester*
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This is how I first got in to it. Was working for a company that sub contracted me out to another company. I started contracted for that company directly (while I was looking for another contract as I knew I was covering until the found someone). I doubled my salary then.

I'm fortunate in one respect as, if I am off long term sick my agency pays me 80% pay for 3yrs :P Which is pretty sweet I have to say. They also put in to a pension pot for me (they have to by Swiss Law) as do I, which I can take as 50% lump sum when I leave (used to be 100% lump but people would take it and spend it instantly, so Swiss changed it) and take the rest at pension time. I did have to move from the UK to Switzerland though, as did my partner and 2 boys, so it's a massive uproot for everyone. I also have it quite lucky that although I'm qualified to do my job, they're always looking at new tech etc. which means I learn (which was a downside in going contract, lack of learning) and they're willing to train me as well if they get more out of me. Which is great.


So many people told me I was stupid for "taking the risk" but why? If it didn't work out, I'd come back, or go somewhere else. No perm job is actually permanent anyway. Roll the dice.
 
randomshenans said:
This is how I first got in to it. Was working for a company that sub contracted me out to another company. I started contracted for that company directly (while I was looking for another contract as I knew I was covering until the found someone). I doubled my salary then.

I'm fortunate in one respect as, if I am off long term sick my agency pays me 80% pay for 3yrs :P Which is pretty sweet I have to say. They also put in to a pension pot for me (they have to by Swiss Law) as do I, which I can take as 50% lump sum when I leave (used to be 100% lump but people would take it and spend it instantly, so Swiss changed it) and take the rest at pension time. I did have to move from the UK to Switzerland though, as did my partner and 2 boys, so it's a massive uproot for everyone. I also have it quite lucky that although I'm qualified to do my job, they're always looking at new tech etc. which means I learn (which was a downside in going contract, lack of learning) and they're willing to train me as well if they get more out of me. Which is great.


So many people told me I was stupid for "taking the risk" but why? If it didn't work out, I'd come back, or go somewhere else. No perm job is actually permanent anyway. Roll the dice.
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Yea if contract does not work out,its not as if u cant go back to perm lol.

i have seen plenty of contractors going to perm and vice versa.
 
Im going to be potentially contracting (not IT) shortly … leaving a permanent role, with a gap and then taking up a 3 day a week contracting role to begin with.

Now ive been advised to go to an Umbrella Company or setup my own Limited Company… after reading this thread im confused as to which is best.

I appreciate this forum is not specific to this circumstance but any advice on which route to go would be helpful… obviously like everyone I would like to pay minimal tax and also be able to claim expenses ie travel/hotel stays etc
 
Can all of this be done easily on your own to save a few quid?


· Incorporation of your limited company

· Assistance with opening a business bank account

· Vat and PAYE registration
 
aln said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MoSCoW_Method.
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MoSCoW is a fairly poor method for prioritisation; folks tend to make too much M and throw in a few S and C for appearances sake.

Straight ranking is a much better method; prioritise your requirements 1 to x and that's the order I'll give them. I work on the basis that time, cost and quality are fixed and scope flexes. Obviously there are exceptions but it's not a bad starting point.
 
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