Credit Crunch on the Freelance Market?

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Submitted by A. F. on Sun, 2008-11-09 18:45
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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?

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Submitted by Ife Olyke on Fri, 2008-07-11 03:19
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Emily, there was no documentary on BBC1 at 10.30 pm... Where did you get the information from? Not good...



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Submitted by Ife Olyke on Thu, 2008-07-10 13:33
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Emily, what time is the documentary on Newsnight regarding the ’credit crunch’? and on what channel, please?



Cheers..



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Submitted by Ian Cowx on Thu, 2008-07-10 13:28
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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 ?

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Submitted by Emily Ward on Thu, 2008-07-10 13:26
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Unfortunately I appeared to be the only one still at my desk (desperately searching for an M&E planner!!!)

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Submitted by Ian Cowx on Thu, 2008-07-10 13:23
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How exciting Emily, did you manage to appear in the background "happening to be walking past" ?



I will definitely watch.

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Submitted by Emily Ward on Thu, 2008-07-10 13:17
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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!

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Submitted by Steve Burrows on Thu, 2008-07-10 12:03
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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

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Submitted by Ian Cowx on Thu, 2008-07-10 11:02
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There’s always the option of going to a tax-free location like the UAE, great money, huge projects and a strong expat community.

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Submitted by Glenn Douglas on Sun, 2008-06-01 04:09
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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.