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Originally posted by BR14 View Postdon't beat about the bush, old chap.
do say what you mean.
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View PostSo I started a new contract last Monday. Public sector, umbrella, four months. Almost from the off i got the feeling I've made a big mistake.
The person who interviewed me had phoned in sick (still off) so I got given a laptop & shown where stuff was on SharePoint. It's 100% hot desking. There's only an 'acting PM' who seems like he's worse than a man short. Any time I ask a question of anyone I get mumbles or blank looks. I don't know why I'm there.
So anyway, I'm normally really positive but I'm very down about it. I feel trapped. Like my only choice is to stay or sell my house and go on benefits. I know it's only been a week & I'm being very dramatic about it but still.. I don't know what to do.
And I'm aware this is rambling so should it be in general? [emoji23]Comment
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Originally posted by AlonsoHarris View PostAs some of the others have said, 4 months isn't that long... Take it one days at a time... enjoy long lunches is possible, up your skillset if you can but most importantly keep looking for a new role and when you get one leave!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Having been at PS place for the past 3 years its is a different world.
Permies who seem to have roles just to give them something to do. Permies in management positions who you wouldn't put in charge of a hamster. Clueless projects, lots of sickies. Tons of money wasted on crap.
Its not a dynamic environment. If you want excitement its not in the PS.
On the plus side (for me) there is little stress. Emergencies tend to be forgotten as 4pm approaches and everyone wants to go home.
Then again if you really hate it dont stay and make yourself ill - I did that once, never again.
Theres always JSA?Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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I had the pleasure of walking away from a stinker last year - the looks on their faces are priceless. Especially when you say you have nowhere to go and it's a 'prestigious' name.
Give it a month, you'll know if you like it by then (the first weeks are always a bit strange). See if you can shape it into your mould/image.
If not, don't put a job before your mental health.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostHaving been at PS place for the past 3 years its is a different world.
Permies who seem to have roles just to give them something to do. Permies in management positions who you wouldn't put in charge of a hamster. Clueless projects, lots of sickies. Tons of money wasted on crap
Its not a dynamic environment. If you want excitement its not in the PS.
On the plus side (for me) there is little stress. Emergencies tend to be forgotten as 4pm approaches and everyone wants to go home.
?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by BigDataPro View PostThe worry I always had in similar scenarios are, what to say in the next day's standup . It's high time to learn BS talk!
Programme director set up daily stand ups. No one listens to what anybody says on the call, so I make up some BSComment
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