Originally posted by perplexed
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Interesting the relatively high amount of people on here talking about permanent jobs.
Trying to get my head round if there will be a school holiday slump this year.Comment
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Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostIsn't that just one of those "post this ad so we can get an ICT" ones?merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostDon't think £100 a day (so £24,000 a year) is enough to get someone via the ICT scheme.
Well, maybe a student on their summer holidays.Comment
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If you can do it, it might only take two hours a day. Worth educating the agent or extracting the urine.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostOr, indeed, anyone that has ever written a line of Java.
Well, maybe a student on their summer holidays.
He'd rather go live with his parents and smoke pot all day...Comment
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Originally posted by GigiBronz View PostWait until the student figures out the cost of accommodation and life in any of the big cities.
He'd rather go live with his parents and smoke pot all day...
Work from home with own device.Comment
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Originally posted by perplexed View PostThere are chancers...
" Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location
Java 1.8 Developer
Java 1.8 Developer required for bug-fixing and identifying security holes.
Work from home with own device.
Location
Remote-United Kingdom
Industry
IT
Duration
3 months
Start Date
Immediate
Rate
£100 per Day "Make Mercia Great Again!Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostInteresting the relatively high amount of people on here talking about permanent jobs.
Trying to get my head round if there will be a school holiday slump this year.Comment
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After speaking with a colleague, long-term contractor at my current client, and hearing from him how much they pay our permie counterparts, I'm seriously considering asking the client to make me permanent (or at least mention that I'd be interested).
All I see in my market is fewer contracts and lower rates so it's not looking good.Comment
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