Freelance contract but full time

Jimeji

Thanks for all the comments, it helps to make the picture much more clearer. It is my first foray in to the freelancing world and had only expected it to last 3 months, so probably didn't research / negotiate as well as I should have done.

I prefer the security and ease of permanent employment so I will be moving back in to a full-time role in the New Year.

Jimeji

flaneurs_lobster said:

Jimeji said:

My question is, is the company acting lawfully? I've heard that HMRC can look unfavourably at this style of agreement.

The fairly obvious danger here is that if you were to start making suggestions like this one you might find that the company might not be requiring your services further - on any basis.

Absolutely, and I have no intentions of making any allegations. This was purely a fact-finding mission and my questions have been answered. I've made the decision to take up an offer of full-time employment elsewhere.

Marcon

Jimeji said:

Thanks for all the comments, it helps to make the picture much more clearer. It is my first foray in to the freelancing world and had only expected it to last 3 months, so probably didn't research / negotiate as well as I should have done.

I prefer the security and ease of permanent employment so I will be moving back in to a full-time role in the New Year.

A lot of people prefer that - and for very many, it's the best way to work. Very best of luck getting an excellent job!

MyRealNameToo

Jimeji said:

Thanks for all the comments, it helps to make the picture much more clearer. It is my first foray in to the freelancing world and had only expected it to last 3 months, so probably didn't research / negotiate as well as I should have done.

I prefer the security and ease of permanent employment so I will be moving back in to a full-time role in the New Year.

Right now you have no more security in the first 2 years of full time employment than you do as a contractor. The average tenure in a job in the UK is circa 4 years so in principle half your time you will be no more secure but not paid extra for that insecurity. 

Contracting isnt for everyone, you do need slightly different skills and have known it go badly wrong for some. It can be a path to a better work life balance and higher income without the stress of a more senior role