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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]
My only public sector experience was with a university. I lasted two weeks before leaving, due to the hiring manager being a raving lunatic. Even after a few days I was onto the agent explaining this. They had an onsite Greggs, which was the only good part of that gig.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSounds like you fit in perfectly.
Yep.. I was right.
I'd rather be a bit bored, get home to see my kids, and still earn a good wedge....Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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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]
Went to interview, person who was due to interview me 'couldnt make it' so sent two other guys along. They just told me what the job was in general terms and could I do it. In the end, I interviewed them and they were just answering my questions. All very good and jovial and I guess alarm bells should have been ringing.
Anyway 10 days later I rock up to start and the person who should have interviewed me was again 'too busy' but had left me some reading to do. 3 weeks later and despite asking to get started, she's still giving me stuff to read. It's becoming clear she hasnt a clue and couldnt manage a fart never mind manage work streams. I said I thought I really needed to be working on stuff and be productive.
After about another 3 weeks so almost halfway through the contract, she comes out with a cock and bull story to shunt me and 2 other contractors she'd told would be extending into a side room. We had diddly squat to do but they paid us for turning up.
I laughed at her when she said she wouldnt be offering an extension to me. I said you offered those 2 extensions then backtracked, what makes you think Im even looking to extend here when you've given me sweet FA to do for the last 13 weeks?
If it's just 4 months, keep your professional attitude, ask what you can do and use the time to upskill. Them say goodbye when the contract ends and move on.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!Comment
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If you don't have anything nice to say, say it sarcasticallyComment
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Originally posted by Cirrus View PostYour plan is simple. Look helpful, keep busy - market research, local procedures, documentation etc, keep invoicingComment
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