About Mistle Thrush Ltd
When I left my last permanent job, as Managing Director of a small software consultancy business in London, I was in a quandary about what to do next. It was very clear to me that I had been getting increasingly frustrated with the general role of an MD, which basically meant that all of my technical skills in computing were being used increasingly rarely. It was quite difficult as I get enjoyment of my working life from getting things working, figuring out solutions to problems, and helping people get things done.That's basically why I set up Mistle Thrush Limited. A lot of people in IT are feeling the pinch at the moment, thanks to the aftermath of the dot-com explosion and the over-staffing because of the Y2K non-problem. However there are many opportunities for people with good solid knowledge and common sense, and that's what the company is all about.
We charge in the usual way for contract work, by the hour. The actual rate depends on the type of work and the duration of it. Basic technical work will generally be charged at a lower rate than design and management. On site training has its own daily rate. Please get in touch for specific information.
What does the company name mean? Well, outside of my career other interests include music, and Roy Harper's finest (in my opinion) album was inspired and named after this bird. I don't expect you to have heard of either the album or the artist. However in a nutshell, the Mistle Thrush is a bird whose loud call is often heard during stormy weather. I felt it was appropriate for someone considering a new business venture.