Credit Crunch on the Freelance Market?

Not had any problems myself.

Shouldn’t be a problem.

However, money isn’t everything.
Bear in mind the contract is only as long as the notice period. So a 12 month contract is actually a one week rolling contract up to 12 months

Are you prepared to commute around Lancashire or travel to Cheshire, Cumbria or further.

If it’s big money you’re after you will have to work away from home (London perhaps) but weigh up the expenses and unpaid travelling time.

If you’re young and single go travelling.
If you’re married (and want to stay that way) think twice.

There’s always the option of going to a tax-free location like the UAE, great money, huge projects and a strong expat community.

Have to agree with you Ian, its looking more attractive every day to escape the Uk, the mnoney just isnt there in permanent positions - never will be either. UAE & Australia for that matter offer much better prospects

There is a documentary this evening on Newsnight regarding the ’credit crunch’ so it may be worthwhile watching.

The film crew have been in my office today interviewing my manager for his thoughts as we specialise in Construction recruitment.

The freelance market for Planners (in London) is still as buoyant as ever. With regards to going overseas (especially UAE), there is a minimum 2 year commitment needed to get the full tax benefits. Therefore it’s probably worthwhile having a holiday there before making the jump!

How exciting Emily, did you manage to appear in the background "happening to be walking past" ?

I will definitely watch.

Unfortunately I appeared to be the only one still at my desk (desperately searching for an M&E planner!!!)

You missed a trick there, I’d have been making a pest of myself in the background !

If I find you an M&E Planner can you find me an Ex-Pat Construction Planner ?

Which country?

Emily, what time is the documentary on Newsnight regarding the ’credit crunch’? and on what channel, please?

Cheers..

IO..

10.30pm this evening on BBC 1

UAE for me, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Bahrain ideally.

Emily, there was no documentary on BBC1 at 10.30 pm... Where did you get the information from? Not good...

IO

Things still looking good in the planning employment world?

It looks to me like there are a lot more low level salaries on offer that once would be aimed at a junior level now targeted at planner level. Don’t know, maybe its always been like that.

How about rates in the freelance market?