The rule of thumb I had in engineering was that if the staff person was paid £x,000/yr, the contractor would get £x/hour. So close to double on an anualised basis. (View Post)

Nor would Reform be rocketing if the Conservatives were not so unpopular too. (View Post)

Exactly the same in engineering. (View Post)

So far today I have received two emails: One confirming that I have submitted my timesheet. One a weekly newsletter from the IChemE. If only it could be like this every day! (View Post)

We used to be obliged to take 3 days of annual leave between Christmas and New Year, as all offices are closed. However, now we can work if we want to - we can even work on Christmas Day and Boxing D… (View Post)