I have been working as a self employed contractor / consultant for 5 years since my children were born. I have found about 50% of my work through a friend of mine (former colleague) who runs a consultancy. We have always had a professional but positive relationship.
Our industry is currently in a down turn and it has now lasted for 2 years. I work in new project developments and as we are in a down turn we are at the sharp end of this. This means I have worked about 12 days this year. Luckily for my DH has a pension so we are living off that.
Both my friend and I contacted a former client. Said former client did not respond to my friend but responded to me and it seems they have some work that they are looking for help with (the client discussed this with me over the phone). So I called my friend and he said he would follow up with the client and prepare a proposal. This was last week. I just emailed to ask if there was any update. He said he has met with them and he is preparing a proposal but most likely he has enough 'resources' to hand and won't need me ! Arrgggg!!! I really need this work. Am I right to feel pissed off or is this all part of the game??
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nat73 · 19/10/2016 12:00
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