Contractors - You still think it is worth it?

[HannsG]

Hi,

moved into contracting this year and love the cash.

However, seems to be a lot of seasoned contractors moaning that its not worth it anymore and their own accountants are saying go permie.

I get the IR35 debate. Keep hearing different things though. Some saying it will come in blanket wide into private sector.

Also heard of many contractors have HMRC chase them for taxes etc.

Whats your opinion on this?

Thanks

[HannsG]

OP here, when permanent a bonus was never guaranteed (made 9-10% each year when i got one), back biting, politics (this exists in contracting but nowhere near as much - you basically stick your stake in ground).

Contracting i have a greater self of well being, worth, i dont need to go to pointless meetings, parties, training, leaving do's. Been there and done that.

I'm OK coming in doing my work and delivering, walking away and letting someone else deal with the aftermath or getting it in the neck high up.

I dont miss man management or heading up a whole area / division. I look around at the permies and they get shat all over by their staff. And i still earn more...

Also i can move on when i feel like it. There is always work out there.

Edited by HannsG on Friday 6th October 13:03