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    Originally posted by SussexSeagull View Post

    Some of us get renewed because we don't have to work late on deadline day because we have already finished the work.
    Yeah sure you do.. What a unicorn you are

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      Originally posted by dx4100 View Post

      Yeah sure you do.. What a unicorn you are
      No but I am quite good at what I do, know how to schedule work and quickly escalate any problems.

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        post removed.
        Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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          I'm in automation and I'm used to seeing a fair bit of automated warehouse positions, mostly with Amazon. These have now all gone, there's some defence related work, but again, one ad per month maybe. Remarkably quiet...

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            Originally posted by SussexSeagull View Post

            No but I am quite good at what I do, know how to schedule work and quickly escalate any problems.
            What if you get given the work in the morning and the deadline is today. Happened to me loads of times.

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              Anyone else notice an uptick in recruiters on LinkedIn posting that they have been made redundant? Seems to be big inhouse companies.

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                Originally posted by JustKeepSwimming View Post
                Anyone else notice an uptick in recruiters on LinkedIn posting that they have been made redundant? Seems to be big inhouse companies.
                Yes. Makes sense. Fewer outside roles = less gravy.

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                  Originally posted by JustKeepSwimming View Post
                  Anyone else notice an uptick in recruiters on LinkedIn posting that they have been made redundant? Seems to be big inhouse companies.
                  No but I have noticed a definite reduction in photos of inappropriately dressed recruiters attending industry award ceremonies and team drinks events.
                  Last edited by TheDude; 5 June 2023, 13:15.

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                    Originally posted by Guy Incognito View Post

                    What if you get given the work in the morning and the deadline is today. Happened to me loads of times.
                    Why would you be "given" work?

                    You're supposed to be a senior professional, not a fresh grad.

                    I can't imagine hiring someone for 600 - 1000 /pd then telling them exactly what to do.

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                      Originally posted by DrewG View Post

                      Why would you be "given" work?

                      You're supposed to be a senior professional, not a fresh grad.

                      I can't imagine hiring someone for 600 - 1000 /pd then telling them exactly what to do.
                      I do find it very difficult to understand how seasoned contractors can come out with utter crap like this.
                      'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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