what do you guys think

[Dalf]

Self employed at mo on £120 a day subbing to a guy who has plenty coming up. I have to pay all my fuel, van insurance etc.
But just been offered a job on the books on £13ph with time half after 40 hours, van, holidays etc.
What would you guys go for?

Thanks

 

[telectrix]

if the job on the books is going to be permanent go for it. £120/day subbing is pants.

 

[Octopus]

Didn't you like the last set of answers:

http://www.electriciansforums.net/chit-chat-off-topic/74322-advice.html#post740213

 

[MDJ]

tut tut

 

[Dalf]

Yeah I know it is mate. Well they said its permanent so I guess I just have to take there word for it.

 

[Dalf]

Your also from glos mdj so you know what it's like down here.
I'm mid twenties with a family so just want opinions that's all mate

 

[bigbaddave]

Asking questions twice annoys people..

 

[Dalf]

New sets of people and opinions my friend. You didnt have to comment.

 

[MDJ]

Your also from glos mdj so you know what it's like down here.
I'm mid twenties with a family so just want opinions that's all mate

Fair enough Fella, sorry if I offended you.

 

[Dalf]

Na u never mate. It's do I earn the extra £40 a week or join a company on the books and get van, holidays etc and chance of some overtime at time an half that's all.

 

[MDJ]

Depends on your incomming money requirements, if you don't need a silly wage then at the moment I would take the employment and van, long term though if you can find the work then self employment can be rewarding, mainly due to coming and going as you please, however sleepless nights over unpaid invoices and bills on your wall will counteract that haha.

 

[Dalf]

That's the prob at the min. Looking to get a mortgage as trying to save a deposit but its not knowing when I'm going to receive my pay check. Don't help when the guy I'm subbing to says he's waiting for payments etc before he can pay us.

 

[rmc86uk]

I take the employed job pal. Not many firms taking on these days.

 

[Dalf]

Don't get me wrong as soon as work really picks up again my long term aim is to be self employed for the exact perks you have said

 

[Silly Sausage]

If your a lazy :censored: like me, go PAYE.
Come 4 or 5 o clock, in the car and gone down the boozer, let your boss worry about everything!