Budge up

[DaveB]

Make room for small one on the Bench.

First time in 3 years from tommorrow. Not sure if I'm looking forward to the time off or not.

Money in the bank to last until at least March but would rather not spend it if I dont have to

[downsouth]

well you can take my place (hopefully) pending some Gov agency pulling their finger out i'll be starting asap

I too never had much time on the bench til this year, 3months til now, time has flown by but need has set in, changed my job searches (or actually look at the spec shown ) and hey presto, interview, acceptance appears

[DaveB]

Same here actually, one reason for being benched is cos a certain government agency if faffing about over placing a contract. If they actually get themselves together I should be back working again.

[Ravello]

Originally Posted by DaveB

Make room for small one on the Bench.

First time in 3 years from tommorrow. Not sure if I'm looking forward to the time off or not.

Money in the bank to last until at least March but would rather not spend it if I dont have to

First time on the bench in 3years and you've only got 6months rainy day money?? You been out buying the city boys' Porsches at knock down rates?

[ratewhore]

Originally Posted by DaveB

Same here actually, one reason for being benched is cos a certain government agency if faffing about over placing a contract. If they actually get themselves together I should be back working again.

NPIA and HMRC are looking at the mo. PM me your details and I'll let pimps know who call me if you want...

[VectraMan]

Hopefully I'm off the bench too after 3 months (though only 1 month of looking). I had enough money for 6 months at least, but it'll sure be good to see the bank balance going in the right direction again.

[TheBigYinJames]

Originally Posted by VectraMan

Hopefully I'm off the bench too after 3 months (though only 1 month of looking). I had enough money for 6 months at least, but it'll sure be good to see the bank balance going in the right direction again.

Unless your bank goes under, obviously.

I am almost considering spreading my money equally around several accounts, just in case. Luckily, i'm too lazy.

[VectraMan]

Originally Posted by TheBigYinJames

Unless your bank goes under, obviously.

There is that. I have my personal and business account both with Barclays.

[TheBigYinJames]

Originally Posted by VectraMan

There is that. I have my personal and business account both with Barclays.

Cash rich, and unlikely to go under. Or in other words, if Barclays goes under, we're in deep trouble anyway, and spreading it around other banks won't help because they'll already be toast.

I had 2 months on the bench (one of them on purpose) and managed to live within my last payment from the last contract, so the savings are intact, and it will be nice to see them going up over Christmas when all around are going bust.

[oracleslave]

Originally Posted by TheBigYinJames

the savings are intact, and it will be nice to see them going up over Christmas when all around are going bust.

I am sure Joe Public wishes you all the best as well