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Life as a new contractor – turn expectations into reality in just 12 months

Life as a new contractor – turn expectations into reality in just 12 months

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We are living in the era of the self-employed. Nearly one in six of us now works for ourselves – either as contractors, freelancers, consultants, or agents. Leaving the world of permanent employment is a big step and it’s not one to be undertaken lightly because it’s true to say that the first 12 months are a rollercoaster both emotionally and financially.…

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Contracting Career Insight: A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Engineering Contractor

Contracting Career Insight: A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Engineering Contractor

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This is a guest post contribution from Henry Sharples, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years’ experience working as a contractor in rail safety.  If you are considering a contracting career we hope this might shed some light on a potential day in the life of a contractor…

Working in rail safety is all about ensuring the safe, smooth and sustainable running of the British rail and tram network.…

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