Have Your Say: Would you move abroad to keep your contract?

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Economic uncertainly is driving many top executives to leave the UK in search of positions that are more secure. The offshoring trend is also increasing with entire departments in the UK being shut down and relocated to low cost countries.

Contractors are uniquely positioned to take advantage of increased outsourcing and offshoring by clients because of their transferable skill sets and flexible way of working. There can also be considerable tax benefits for contractors working in some countries.

Would you move abroad to keep your contract?

Published: Monday, September 01, 2008

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Speech Bubble Added: Sun, 07 Sep 2008

Sure. Anything but going back to being a permie!

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