Has anybody been approached by any company about 'fixed term contract'. It sounds like pretty stupid idea(you get a salary but only for duration of contract), worse of both worlds, was wondering why would anybody accept it.
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At least the competition you will be facing won't be highOriginally posted by fatboyslim View PostHas anybody been approached by any company about 'fixed term contract'. It sounds like pretty stupid idea(you get a salary but only for duration of contract), worse of both worlds, was wondering why would anybody accept it.
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