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Originally posted by GigiBronz View PostGov is probably worried that with people twisting their thumbs we might get a bit of USA around here. Work is both reward and a punishment ...⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostSee you for the 7am meeting, followed by brown bag meeting followed by 10PM huddle. When are you taking your annual weekend off?
Good enough to keep some people happy. And the masters are happy as well we don't stay in their way and cause issues.Comment
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I've just hit the bench. The new perm job I was due to start just got canned, 3 months into the pandemic...
Got a warchest to keep my going, but I'm not used to not working (only had 1 holiday in 2.5 years) so splitting hairs at the mo. I'll spread the seed and see what the market looks like.Comment
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Originally posted by sira View PostI'll spread the seed and see what the market looks like.Last edited by PerfectStorm; 3 June 2020, 13:18.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostI've always suspected that's what many WFH people are doing
He said he will put my CV in front of some clients to try and drum up potential interest - that's all they can do really. Not expecting much.Comment
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Originally posted by sira View PostHe said he will put my CV in front of some clients to try and drum up potential interest - that's all they can do really. Not expecting much.
Agents say clients are difficult enough to get hold of, even After they've instructed said agent to find a candidate. Sticking a bunch of irrelevant CVs under the nose of someone who has zero current interest...
'I know, I have 10 minutes. Shall I read the internet or look at 5 x CVs for no reason?'Comment
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Originally posted by sira View PostI've just hit the bench. The new perm job I was due to start just got canned, 3 months into the pandemic...
Got a warchest to keep my going, but I'm not used to not working (only had 1 holiday in 2.5 years) so splitting hairs at the mo. I'll spread the seed and see what the market looks like.
One holiday in 2.5 years doesn't a happy contractor make.Comment
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Originally posted by simes View PostDoes that Ever work?
Agents say clients are difficult enough to get hold of, even After they've instructed said agent to find a candidate. Sticking a bunch of irrelevant CVs under the nose of someone who has zero current interest...
'I know, I have 10 minutes. Shall I read the internet or look at 5 x CVs for no reason?'
Originally posted by ladymuck View PostAs Tarby would say, you're a long time deid.
One holiday in 2.5 years doesn't a happy contractor make.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostAs Tarby would say, you're a long time deid.Comment
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