Personally I couldn't turn up for work and do a good job knowing I'm being shafted on rate. Just take out a bounce back loan, enjoy the summer off, work on the plan B, learn something new and put yourself in a position to capitalise on the market when it recovers. In short, don't take it up the arse.
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Originally posted by oliverson View PostPersonally I couldn't turn up for work and do a good job knowing I'm being shafted on rate. Just take out a bounce back loan, enjoy the summer off, work on the plan B, learn something new and put yourself in a position to capitalise on the market when it recovers. In short, don't take it up the arse.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI could so does that mean I like it up the arse?Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI could so does that mean I like it up the arse?
The plan of the poster above is exactly what I am going to do, however.Comment
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Originally posted by hairymouseI just can't see taking out a loan for living expenses, and then what happens when the market recovers but we are back to where we were in November, December and January where no contracts were getting done because of IR35? Those days are coming back with a vengence and extra tax on the top.
I've done it now, accepted a permie role at a salary I would have laughed at 6 months ago. I'm still in shock, literally don't know what to do with myself.Comment
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At the moment do what you need to as we are in the middle of a once in a generation event. Not to be confused with the previous once in a generation event 12 years ago.Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostAt the moment do what you need to as we are in the middle of a once in a generation event. Not to be confused with the previous once in a generation event 12 years ago.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostThis is a once in a lifetime event. Hopefully.Comment
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Originally posted by elsergiovolador View PostCould be a good start of a zombie movie. Imagine the virus stays in the brain of the people infected and "cured", and slowly eats brain cells responsible for the sense of private property and personal freedoms, then gradually makes people want to eat other people alive while at the same time they go live in each other houses and just take whatever cars are available on the street.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI could so does that mean I like it up the arse?Comment
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