I've always taken what I've had to , I'd probably try and get closer to home if possible . My thing was always build a portfolio of companies and contacts, do a decent/reliable job and then know your worth. I'd move for a couple of quid on the hour and if I didn't want a job I'd say the rate was too low , to maybe help someone else negotiate , certainly smaller companies can appreciate the value of someone who's productive. I worked with guys that don't do a day's work in a week there's plenty in the game some, that bounce around the country , or go under the radar on big jobs Occasionally the