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He had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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It may be you, it may not be you. But I was wondering, how long have you been a contractor for? You sound a bit like someone still with a lot of permie mentality left in your blood. That might possibly be impacting on your approach. Just because you've signed a six month (or whatever) contract, doesn't mean that they won't show you the front door at any time for whatever reason they choose. My personal approach is that of a tradeswoman, go in with my kit, do the job professionally and politely, pack up the tools and then go. No attitude, no 'look how clever I am', thanks very much and here's the invoice.Comment
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Originally posted by VillageContractor View PostOnce is a coincidence, twice is a pattern. It's you
It depends on how many years as a contractor, we don't have enough information for that conclusion.Comment
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Twice, it's you
Nice to see how boringly judgmental some people can be. As I said before, on both occasions it was not work-related (and if anything my work was above standard) - but down to the whim of the person deciding to immediately terminate me because legally they could and I couldn't do anything about it.
I know some people have said that it's part of a contractor's lot and we should just suck it up etc but I think it unfair that the onus is always on us to be professional yet the client can be as unprofessional as they like. In case people haven't noticed, the market has slowed down somewhat over the past year and when your contract is abruptly terminated you are then faced with a long gap until the next assignment. At the minute I'm actually getting very close to missing a mortgage payment if something doesn't turn up as the last year has been very hard to get a decent assignment paying anything worth working for.
The circumstances were different in both cases and it was an unfortunate coincidence that they happened in the same year. Without boring you with the details one of the reasons was really trivial (concerned observing a minute's silence - which we had to do twice recently).Comment
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Originally posted by angeleyes View PostNice to see how boringly judgmental some people can be. As I said before, on both occasions it was not work-related (and if anything my work was above standard) - but down to the whim of the person deciding to immediately terminate me because legally they could and I couldn't do anything about it.
I know some people have said that it's part of a contractor's lot and we should just suck it up etc but I think it unfair that the onus is always on us to be professional yet the client can be as unprofessional as they like. In case people haven't noticed, the market has slowed down somewhat over the past year and when your contract is abruptly terminated you are then faced with a long gap until the next assignment. At the minute I'm actually getting very close to missing a mortgage payment if something doesn't turn up as the last year has been very hard to get a decent assignment paying anything worth working for.
The circumstances were different in both cases and it was an unfortunate coincidence that they happened in the same year. Without boring you with the details one of the reasons was really trivial (concerned observing a minute's silence - which we had to do twice recently).'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Your average office based numpty in PS is there because they couldn't cut it in the outside world. They are naturally threatened by anyone for whom mediocrity isn't an aspiration. There's no protection - just move on.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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OP in any office there is politics.
To get on you need to do what Elliegirl said.
In short stop winding people up and get some manners.
For the public sector this means if you work in a environment with lots of people in the emergency services, armed forces or a history linked to either of these then any minutes silence you observe. Also don't reveal how you like the Tories, think Corbyn is useless and why you think Brexit is great.
If you have to talk about anything talk about the weather, find out about their unusual hobbies expressing interest and get them to talk about their children."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by angeleyes View PostNice to see how boringly judgmental some people can be. As I said before, on both occasions it was not work-related (and if anything my work was above standard) - but down to the whim of the person deciding to immediately terminate me because legally they could and I couldn't do anything about it.
I know some people have said that it's part of a contractor's lot and we should just suck it up etc but I think it unfair that the onus is always on us to be professional yet the client can be as unprofessional as they like. In case people haven't noticed, the market has slowed down somewhat over the past year and when your contract is abruptly terminated you are then faced with a long gap until the next assignment. At the minute I'm actually getting very close to missing a mortgage payment if something doesn't turn up as the last year has been very hard to get a decent assignment paying anything worth working for.
The circumstances were different in both cases and it was an unfortunate coincidence that they happened in the same year. Without boring you with the details one of the reasons was really trivial (concerned observing a minute's silence - which we had to do twice recently).
I had some sympathy - though now its all gone. You need to move back to permanent and stop being a nasty piece of work.
And if you want to get a really honest opinion, try re-posting the question in general. You won't. Not only are you rude and ignorant, but a coward as well. I just hope you have no children as your genes need to be removed from the pool.Comment
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Originally posted by angeleyes View PostI know some people have said that it's part of a contractor's lot and we should just suck it up etc but I think it unfair that the onus is always on us to be professional yet the client can be as unprofessional as they like.
In case people haven't noticed, the market has slowed down somewhat over the past year and when your contract is abruptly terminatedyou are then faced with a long gap until the next assignment.the client has no problem finding a contractor who won't piss them off
At the minute I'm actually getting very close to missing a mortgage payment if something doesn't turn up as the last year has been very hard to get a decent assignment paying anything worth working for.
Without boring you with the details one of the reasons was really trivial (concerned observing a minute's silence - which we had to do twice recently).
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post...And if you want to get a really honest opinion, try re-posting the question in general. You won't....Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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