OT: Contracting companies

[George Toft]

Hi John,

Working in reverse order . . .

I dealt with Atlantis Partners for about a week.  I then posed a 
question similar to your on AZIPA.  Of the 11 responses I received,
10 were negative, 1 was positive.  I figure they saw my posting, because
I haven't heard from them since.  With a 9% satisfaction rating, I'm
not too worried about them not calling me anymore.

I have a hidden web site that one might call the "AMEX Refugees" - 
contractors that have discovered the downside to contracting.  One 
year ago, our group had 75 employees and 140 contractors.  Now we 
have 68 employees, and 23 contractors.  That is an 85% attrition 
rate - being a contractor is not something I would recommend to 
anyone right now.  Keep in mind, AMEX is very people-oriented - 
they will not lay off their employees until the last contractor is 
gone.

(If you are still interested) I work for Thor, Inc, and they are highly 
regarded by the other contractors I work with.  Tracey (Branch 
Manager) treats us well, she feeds us at least once per month, and 
brings us edible presents on the holidays.  You can call her at 
602-230-1035, but let me tell you, the contracting market is very 
tight right now.  Don't worry - I don't get a referral fee if you 
call.

I am well suited for contracting in that my family's medical is 
provided for life by the Government, and I have a small retirement 
income, so I will not starve.  If your finances can let you survive 
without an income for a few weeks, give it a shot.

George


John Starta wrote:
> 
> Does anybody have experience (good or bad) with any of the contracting
> companies in town? I'm looking for information from the perspective of the
> contractor (worker bee). I'm currently looking for a contract and have
> spoken to couple companies so far (Metro Information Services, Atlantis
> Partners, etc.) but haven't really gotten a warm fuzzy.
> 
> Anyone have any thoughts on the subject?
> 
> jas
> 
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