always concentrate on security. check there is paper before you sit down
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Never be afraid to read a reference book at your desk (but don't lend them out, permies are generally too poor/tight to buy them themselves)."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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I keep project management and Open Group books on mine. It's not what I do but shows that I code because I prefer to, not because I couldn't do their jobs....Originally posted by cojak View PostNever be afraid to read a reference book at your desk (but don't lend them out, permies are generally too poor/tight to buy them themselves).Last edited by eek; 7 June 2015, 18:44.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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I use the interweb.Originally posted by TheLordDave View PostI'm too tight to buy reference books too!"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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If you want sensible answers don't post in General?Originally posted by VillageContractor View PostHi,
I'm into the second month of my first contract and I've read all the good advice on hear but I'm sure at some point I'll realise I've missed something.
What lessons have you guys learnt the hard way?
Thanks
VC"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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