State of the Market

[Dorkeaux]

On the WFH debate, can't stand it myself.

I had a fully remote contract back around 2010, first infant son just born, so no way would I get anything done at home. Borrowed an empty flat from someone who was abroad and kept an eye on it for them whilst using it as my office. Then rented a terrible little office space with no windows and suffered that for a while. Finally bought a decent office/workshop through the Ltd. Was going to rent most of it out to cover costs, but the mortgage was never that much, so I have not bothered yet.

The important thing for me is to get out of the house! I would like to find a contract where I go on-site a few days a week also, I do like to meet the people I work with. Maybe don't want to sit next to them and their annoying habits all day every day like the in the bad old days - but I think face time really helps.

I understand that for many people (particularly introverted dorks like us) work might be the prime (or only) opportunity to get out of the house and socialise.

But does no one else have clubs, choirs, temple/church/mosque, gigs, band practice, industry events, football matches, five a side in the park, poker games, house parties, pubs etc..?

I value my work colleagues greatly, but I don't expect them to fulfill the bulk of my social network.

Horses for courses, but I greatly prefer how the industry has shaken out (in the WFH regard).

[willendure]

On the WFH debate, can't stand it myself.

I had a fully remote contract back around 2010, first infant son just born, so no way would I get anything done at home. Borrowed an empty flat from someone who was abroad and kept an eye on it for them whilst using it as my office. Then rented a terrible little office space with no windows and suffered that for a while. Finally bought a decent office/workshop through the Ltd. Was going to rent most of it out to cover costs, but the mortgage was never that much, so I have not bothered yet.

The important thing for me is to get out of the house! I would like to find a contract where I go on-site a few days a week also, I do like to meet the people I work with. Maybe don't want to sit next to them and their annoying habits all day every day like the in the bad old days - but I think face time really helps.

[NotAllThere]

Where's Ollie??
don't see any update on the ban thread.

Fixed now.

[sadkingbilly]

Where's Ollie??
don't see any update on the ban thread.

[TheDude]

The post you are replying to is an excerpt from the book American Psycho.

I know it is way off topic but this updated scene is bang on for every bank I have worked for:

[Bluenose]

Lunch at Dorsia anyone?

State of the market: Pretty damn awful, if there was going to be a January bounce we would be seeing it now.

[Dorkeaux]

The post you are replying to is an excerpt from the book American Psycho.

AH haha... I did not recognise the quote, obviously. Trying to find an "embarrassed" emoji, this will have to do:

[sadkingbilly]

The post you are replying to is an excerpt from the book American Psycho.

not many people know that.

[agentzero]

I'm rather old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and occasional walks. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I shrug and brush my teeth. If I get the urge to do 1000 stomach crunches and report it on a contractor forum I lie down until the feeling passes. In the shower I use water and whatever bar of soap is there that doesn't make me smell like a tart's handbag. I don't use after shave lotion with or without alcohol, but I do drink alcohol because alcohol tastes good and produces a pleasant sensation. Not in the mornings, though.

The post you are replying to is an excerpt from the book American Psycho.

[Dorkeaux]

I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

I'm rather old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and occasional walks. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I shrug and brush my teeth. If I get the urge to do 1000 stomach crunches and report it on a contractor forum I lie down until the feeling passes. In the shower I use water and whatever bar of soap is there that doesn't make me smell like a tart's handbag. I don't use after shave lotion with or without alcohol, but I do drink alcohol because alcohol tastes good and produces a pleasant sensation. Not in the mornings, though.