Had my contract extended on Friday, which means I'll go over the 24 months. So as of today I have to walk to work and eat roadkill.
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No more subsistence.
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On the plus side, think of it as an opportunity to get more exercise and eat less, potentially saving the NHS thousands because they won't have to treat your for obesity and/or diabetes. Do it for the good of the country, man!- The meaning of life is to give life meaning
- Worrying about tomorrow spoils today
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Only to pay the spineless middle level managers?Originally posted by DannyF1966 View PostOn the plus side, think of it as an opportunity to get more exercise and eat less, potentially saving the NHS thousands because they won't have to treat your for obesity and/or diabetes. Do it for the good of the country, man!
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Plenty of pheasants on the roads of Yorkshire.Originally posted by JRCT View PostHad my contract extended on Friday, which means I'll go over the 24 months. So as of today I have to walk to work and eat roadkill.
Spring is back!
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80%-85% of something is better than 100% of nothing. We've all done it.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!
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I agree. I'm delighted it's been extended. I've never had to work away from home... yet. So, I'm very lucky in that regard.Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post80%-85% of something is better than 100% of nothing. We've all done it.Comment
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Thought it was just travel expenses that were knocked on the head after 2 years? Subsistence too?Blood in your pooComment
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Subsistence to. As it's now your permanent place of work.Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View PostThought it was just travel expenses that were knocked on the head after 2 years? Subsistence too?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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