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Depressing - Check out this job spec (perm) for Web Developer
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With 10 years experience.Originally posted by cyborg1337 View PostGood idea.
I was tempted to apply for laughs. But in all seriousness this is very exploitative and damaging if a naive junior developer was to end up here.
I like: apply elsewhere if you are negative.Comment
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That stuff about office hours tells you everything you need to know about how nice a place it is to work
Bet its being run by a right a-hole⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Don't they all look so cheery - probably suffering from chronic back ache with those chairs:
https://twitter.com/UniversalWebDes/...44465832460288Comment
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Someone's summarised my contracting personal brand there, what the hellApply Somewhere Else If You Are
Lazy
Negative
Hard to manage
Difficult to work with
Annoying
Lack drive or ambition
Late
Leave early
A clock watcher
Constantly checking your mobile
Doing things you should not be doing during working hours
Messy
Scruffy
Poor office etiquette⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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If that's how they all work it must be soul destroying. All facing a wall 8 hours solid a day. I assume they have to request a toilet break from someone sat behind them.Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostDon't they all look so cheery - probably suffering from chronic back ache with those chairs:
https://twitter.com/UniversalWebDes/...44465832460288
I'm not sure that lad in the cream meets all the hiring criteria either.. He needs to watch himself me thinks.
Just found something positive about them.....
https://twitter.com/UniversalWebDes/...623681/photo/1
It appears they do allow a glass of free water twice a day.... unless you are late.Last edited by northernladuk; 5 June 2020, 18:59.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Nobody mentioned this very important benefit.
5 Year Milestone: Letter from the CEO
What more you want eh?Comment
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3 glasses of water a day.Originally posted by BigDataPro View PostNobody mentioned this very important benefit.
5 Year Milestone: Letter from the CEO
What more you want eh?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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They may have passion and professionalism but they can't proof read a tweet
https://twitter.com/UniversalWebDes/...05048042803200Comment
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Just because they have a glass of water on the desk, that doesn't mean it's free. That person may have brought in their own glass and water.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIf that's how they all work it must be soul destroying. All facing a wall 8 hours solid a day. I assume they have to request a toilet break from someone sat behind them.
I'm not sure that lad in the cream meets all the hiring criteria either.. He needs to watch himself me thinks.
Just found something positive about them.....
https://twitter.com/UniversalWebDes/...623681/photo/1
It appears they do allow a glass of free water twice a day.... unless you are late.Comment
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