Having a Happy Christmas as a Contractor

As a self-employed contractor, it can be difficult to fully switch off, leave the building site behind and enjoy time at home over Christmas.

By making a few plans in early December, you could enjoy a long Christmas break without the worry.

Have a job planned for next year

If your most recent contract has finished up just before Christmas, don’t wait until the new year to find your next job. Try and source your next contract before you start your Christmas holiday, this will ease your mind and let you enjoy the Christmas period without wondering when your next job will be!

Enjoy the time off

The best way to have a happy Christmas as a contractor is to simply enjoy the time off. We know how tempting being lured away from home by increased day rates and over time can be, but it’s important to give yourself a break. Christmas week is the ideal time to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Whether you’re spending your time watching Christmas films, at the pub with your mates or spending time with family you haven’t seen for ages – enjoy your time off.

And if you really must work

Rather than doing a shift at the building site, why not nurture your career from home? Networking on social media, checking you have all the insurance you need, updating your website (if you have one) or looking at whether going limited could make you financially better off are all positive steps for your construction career.