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    ka....boomed!

    after 6 long months on the bench i have finally jagged a new contract, even negotiated a rate increase! only downside is relocating to zurich and flights to and fro every few weeks. just wanted to give you all some hope, any advice for living in zurich would also be appreciated, best areas to live etc.....stay positive

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    Originally posted by dozer View Post
    after 6 long months on the bench i have finally jagged a new contract, even negotiated a rate increase! only downside is relocating to zurich and flights to and fro every few weeks. just wanted to give you all some hope, any advice for living in zurich would also be appreciated, best areas to live etc.....stay positive
    So reading in between the lines. There are no jobs / contracts in the UK. Start looking in Zurich if you want some work. Excellent work dozer.
    If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.

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      #3
      unfortunately yes, i seem to recall a few threads saying the same thing, the continent seems to be the way to go. just happy to be off the bench .

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        #4
        Originally posted by dozer View Post
        only downside is relocating to zurich and flights to and fro every few weeks.
        As downsides go, that's pretty hefty...though probably only if you have a family.

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          #5
          Originally posted by EddieNambulous View Post
          As downsides go, that's pretty hefty...though probably only if you have a family.
          agreed, so is having to draw money from your credit card to pay your rent, was a no brainer in the end.

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            #6
            Originally posted by dozer View Post
            agreed, so is having to draw money from your credit card to pay your rent, was a no brainer in the end.
            Indeed - that'll probably be most of us soon. Well, good luck with it.

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              #7
              It is nice and hot at the moment, you can pop down to the lake after work and go for a swim. I usually plough up and down the open air swimming pool just near work.
              I'm alright Jack

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                #8
                Dozer, new to contracting myself but again I bagged a role in Belgium with NATO.....
                Not popular with the missus but better than the dole cue.
                I've lived on the continent before on two occasions and I'm sure you'll enjoy it in Zurich.

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                  #9
                  thanks guys, mrs dozer is hinting at some antwerp rock to make up for the time away, last time i tell her about an increase.

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                    #10
                    If you bought her a stick of Zurich rock....do you think that would do?

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