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SteelBlue05
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Hi,
I am considering going contracting next year in IT in the area of Web application development (ASP.Net),Database development (SQL Server) and Reporting Development (SQL Server, Crystal Reports). I would be focusing on systems development for small to medium sized companies, essentially in the area of MIS (Management Information Systems).
Leaving a side the whole area of tax issues or whether to set up a company for it or go as a sole trader etc does anyone here have experience of contracting in this IT area in Ireland (any region, not just Dublin). Contracting seems to be in demand and has been for most of this year but the rates seem to have come down a bit?
Obviously its a bit risky as I'll be leaving behind a fixed salary but do you feel IT contracting is going to be in demand in 2006?
As I have a fairly hefty mortage I could probably only be able to afford to be out of contract for about 3 months and even then I dont exactly want to hit my savings to cover off this quiet period.
I suppose its hard to know if its a risk worth taking until I take it? If I found a 6-12 month contract I think I'd give it a go. Whats the typical lenght of most contracts?
I am considering going contracting next year in IT in the area of Web application development (ASP.Net),Database development (SQL Server) and Reporting Development (SQL Server, Crystal Reports). I would be focusing on systems development for small to medium sized companies, essentially in the area of MIS (Management Information Systems).
Leaving a side the whole area of tax issues or whether to set up a company for it or go as a sole trader etc does anyone here have experience of contracting in this IT area in Ireland (any region, not just Dublin). Contracting seems to be in demand and has been for most of this year but the rates seem to have come down a bit?
Obviously its a bit risky as I'll be leaving behind a fixed salary but do you feel IT contracting is going to be in demand in 2006?
As I have a fairly hefty mortage I could probably only be able to afford to be out of contract for about 3 months and even then I dont exactly want to hit my savings to cover off this quiet period.
I suppose its hard to know if its a risk worth taking until I take it? If I found a 6-12 month contract I think I'd give it a go. Whats the typical lenght of most contracts?