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tomson · 19-09-2003, 07:25

As the title really, hopefully i've covered most options.

sleepingfish · 19-09-2003, 07:43

I'm full time. I was really dreading becoming part of "the rat race" but I've got to say it's easy! Even if you're working extra hours, you still get that Friday night feeling, and weekends, and you're pretty sure of what you'll be up to in future weeks. Whereas when I was doing bar work I had no idea what hours I'd be working from one week to the next.

tomson · 19-09-2003, 08:12

i've just started freelancing again after 2 years of contracting - Its a nice change from the usual routine. For now.

dan · 19-09-2003, 08:25

Been Freelance for about 8mths, currently on a six month contract in house so it's pretty much like full time employment (except I invoice the boss and have to work at the weekends to tie up loose ends from before)

greenfruit · 19-09-2003, 08:44

bloody student bastards

dorian · 19-09-2003, 08:47

freelance. pitching for jobs here & there...

job interview on monday

smallbeer · 19-09-2003, 08:48

Quote:

Originally posted by greenfruit
bloody student bastards

That would be me then.

I pay the mortgage by being Abbey National's part-time biatch. I'd love to be able to get a few extra design jobs and quit but I can't seem to get of my arse. Maybe this year.

oli · 19-09-2003, 08:56

I worked full time , got a bit sick of it, started freelancing, missed the friday feeling, regular wages and contact with other people :: working fulltime again now.

cyk · 19-09-2003, 09:01

Freelancing, alias sitting around trying to work out how to get clients

Mr Fred · 19-09-2003, 11:36

freelance, employed and an employer.

pretty handy with a broom as well

Mr Fred · 19-09-2003, 11:37

hey T how did you manage to do a poll

Brown · 19-09-2003, 11:44

i'm the one who voted part-time but like mik, i do freelance work, and i employ myself and others on a per job basis, few small contract too but as long as they don't want me for five days a week. havn't worked a five day week in about 5 years. don't think i could ever go back to that...

tomson · 19-09-2003, 12:02

Quote:

Originally posted by japanmik
hey T how did you manage to do a poll

Ahhh now that would be telling

Mr Fred · 19-09-2003, 12:03

that cheque gone into you offshore account yet

tomson · 19-09-2003, 12:15

Quote:

Originally posted by japanmik
that cheque gone into you offshore account yet

My accountant is dealing with it

pammii · 21-09-2003, 04:40

i went out on my own about a year ago, now im getting lonely, miss the contact with people and the structured hours. i dont miss the office politics or the abuse from clients though.

before then i worked fulltime for telstra (mobiles) and telstra bigpond (tech support).... those are 5 years of my life i wont be getting back.

Prole · 21-09-2003, 06:01

Quote:

Originally posted by dan
Been Freelance for about 8mths, currently on a six month contract in house so it's pretty much like full time employment (except I invoice the boss and have to work at the weekends to tie up loose ends from before)

doesn't that count as Disguised Employment?

Prole · 21-09-2003, 06:04

i prefer working full time within a large company as you know you'll be paid at the end of each month. you also get to speak to people each day, unlike being a freelancer where i was approaching captain caveman status...

also do small freelance oddjobs in evenings but it can often be more hassle than it's worth.

flatcat · 21-09-2003, 22:20

just finishing up mah schoolin' so I'll be a workin' man soon enough ;P

roto · 22-09-2003, 00:21

Recently placed back on a very nice salary (thus, full time) for the person I've been doing 99% of my freelance work for...for the past 2 1/2 years. Lovely! Got quite pished this weekend...

View Poll Results: How do you work?
Full time employed	14	37.84%
Part time employed	3	8.11%
Contract	1	2.70%
Freelance	11	29.73%
Student	7	18.92%
On the rock and roll	1	2.70%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

19-09-2003, 07:25	#1 (permalink)
tomson hairball Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,158	How do you work? As the title really, hopefully i've covered most options.

19-09-2003, 08:44	#5 (permalink)
greenfruit sflwa.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southsea Posts: 515	bloody student bastards __________________ [OAP] somefool

19-09-2003, 08:47	#6 (permalink)
dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,233	freelance. pitching for jobs here & there... job interview on monday __________________ ...

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oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,523	I worked full time , got a bit sick of it, started freelancing, missed the friday feeling, regular wages and contact with other people :: working fulltime again now. __________________ ..................

19-09-2003, 07:43	#2 (permalink)
sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,524	I'm full time. I was really dreading becoming part of "the rat race" but I've got to say it's easy! Even if you're working extra hours, you still get that Friday night feeling, and weekends, and you're pretty sure of what you'll be up to in future weeks. Whereas when I was doing bar work I had no idea what hours I'd be working from one week to the next.

19-09-2003, 08:12	#3 (permalink)
tomson hairball Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,158	i've just started freelancing again after 2 years of contracting - Its a nice change from the usual routine. For now.

19-09-2003, 08:25	#4 (permalink)
dan Iris Folder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: smokey Posts: 2,672	Been Freelance for about 8mths, currently on a six month contract in house so it's pretty much like full time employment (except I invoice the boss and have to work at the weekends to tie up loose ends from before)

19-09-2003, 09:01	#9 (permalink)
cyk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 95	Freelancing, alias sitting around trying to work out how to get clients

19-09-2003, 11:36	#10 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,275	freelance, employed and an employer. pretty handy with a broom as well

19-09-2003, 11:37	#11 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,275	hey T how did you manage to do a poll

19-09-2003, 11:44	#12 (permalink)
Brown volkswagen yellow & gold Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: london, england. Posts: 6,214	i'm the one who voted part-time but like mik, i do freelance work, and i employ myself and others on a per job basis, few small contract too but as long as they don't want me for five days a week. havn't worked a five day week in about 5 years. don't think i could ever go back to that...

19-09-2003, 12:03	#14 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,275	that cheque gone into you offshore account yet

21-09-2003, 04:40	#16 (permalink)
pammii ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: melbourne, aus. Posts: 199	i went out on my own about a year ago, now im getting lonely, miss the contact with people and the structured hours. i dont miss the office politics or the abuse from clients though. before then i worked fulltime for telstra (mobiles) and telstra bigpond (tech support).... those are 5 years of my life i wont be getting back. __________________ Should I fall out of love, my fire in the light To chase a feather in the wind Within the glow that weaves a cloak of delight There moves a thread that has no end.

21-09-2003, 06:04	#18 (permalink)
Prole Right turn, Clyde Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 377	i prefer working full time within a large company as you know you'll be paid at the end of each month. you also get to speak to people each day, unlike being a freelancer where i was approaching captain caveman status... also do small freelance oddjobs in evenings but it can often be more hassle than it's worth. __________________ everything was great til i got here

21-09-2003, 22:20	#19 (permalink)
flatcat beauty through chaos Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 775	just finishing up mah schoolin' so I'll be a workin' man soon enough ;P __________________ audentes fortuna iuvat Flatcat

22-09-2003, 00:21	#20 (permalink)
roto This is it - ground zero. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paper St. Posts: 4,200	Recently placed back on a very nice salary (thus, full time) for the person I've been doing 99% of my freelance work for...for the past 2 1/2 years. Lovely! Got quite pished this weekend... __________________ fun: HGC v.4 \| last.fm: DT \| me \| *oi! fck u roto: ...via meebo! New to interweb design?** Your friends at dt can help.

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