Relocating for a Contract?
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Ive just been offered some work for 3 months initially over in Dublin. I currently rent here in the UK and that would need to be maintained while I was over there, but, obviously I need to rent somewhere in Dublin for the time I am there too.
Im still relatively new to the IT contract market so I am not sure what I can expect in terms of relocation packages etc.
- Should I even expect anything to help with the relocation?
- If so then what sort of figure/percentage should I be looking for?
- Whats the best way to seek accomodation without getting tied into a standard tennancy agreement?
Thanks,
David
Im still relatively new to the IT contract market so I am not sure what I can expect in terms of relocation packages etc.
- Should I even expect anything to help with the relocation?
- If so then what sort of figure/percentage should I be looking for?
- Whats the best way to seek accomodation without getting tied into a standard tennancy agreement?
Thanks,
David
I've worked in IT recruitment for 7 years and have never known a relocation to be paid to a contractor, only on short term perm assignments. As a contractor, most clients believe that your accom costs are covered by your inflated wage costs.
A good way to find somewhere is to speak to a b&b/guest house/hotel and see what deal you'll get for booking up for 3 months. I've known people to be paying as little as £15/night on a decent long term stay.
A good way to find somewhere is to speak to a b&b/guest house/hotel and see what deal you'll get for booking up for 3 months. I've known people to be paying as little as £15/night on a decent long term stay.
Bibs_ said:
...your inflated wage costs.
Spoken like a true agent 
Bibs_ said:
A good way to find somewhere is to speak to a b&b/guest house/hotel and see what deal you'll get for booking up for 3 months. I've known people to be paying as little as £15/night on a decent long term stay.
Seconded, great deals to be had with the advantage of having a nice fry up cooked for you the morning after a night out in the fleshpots of Dublin..... 
_daveR said:
Im going to haggle a bit on the rate to see if they can cover the extra expenditure I will have to cover.
Best of British... I remember once haggling over an extra 50p an hour.... Happy daysBibs_ said:
...your inflated wage costs.
Wage? Contractor? Right sentiment, but a mile wide of the mark. The wage paid to the individual isn't what the client is paying is it...Back to the question in hand - your client will most likely expect that your costs will be met as part of the rate they are paying you. You run a business, so factor that in to the rate you are quoting.
If it is only three months then hotel/B&B is probably the best bet, especially if it will only be Monday - Thursday.
Failing that, what about a houseshare?
Also, you are not relocating, but simply working on a client site that requires you to stay away from home. It's a legitimate business expense so the blow is softened a little.
Edited by UpTheIron on Thursday 25th October 16:45
Edited by UpTheIron on Thursday 25th October 16:46
_daveR said:
UpTheIron said:
Bibs_ said:
...your inflated wage costs.
Wage? Contractor? Right sentiment, but a mile wide of the mark. The wage paid to the individual isn't what the client is paying is it...
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