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The accountant point is spot on. I wasted six months doing it myself before I admitted I needed help …In: Things I wish someone had told me before my first contract
2 months ago
Netherlands for me too — best I've worked in. Clients actually respect your time, the infrastru …In: Best and worst countries you've contracted in?
2 months ago
70/30 direct to agency is about where I've landed too. The good agencies are genuinely worth it …In: Are recruitment agencies worth the hassle in 2026?
2 months ago
The running club idea is spot on. I joined a five-a-side football group about eight years ago for ex …In: Does anyone else find the isolation harder than they expected?
2 months ago
20% is sensible. I do the same. My accountant tells me I'm overcautious but I'd rather hav …In: How much are you setting aside for your tax bill?
2 months ago
Three months for me too. First one came through a former colleague — funny how it always does. The a …In: How long did it take you to land your first contract?
2 months ago
Six years contracting after ten years in a permanent role. Best decision I ever made, financially at …In: Civil engineer based in the Midlands
2 months ago
Nobody talks about this enough. You join a team, get to know people, find your rhythm — and then the …In: Does anyone else find the isolation harder than they expected?
2 months ago
Three weeks into a contract in Bristol, staying in a Premier Inn, eating at the same Nando's ev …In: How do you stay productive when you're working away from home?
2 months ago