Lessons learnt

[EternalOptimist]

always concentrate on security. check there is paper before you sit down

[TheLordDave]

Always know slightly more than the perm you sit next to.

[cojak]

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).

[TheLordDave]

I'm too tight to buy reference books too!

[eek]

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 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....

[BrilloPad]

Always go for a limited company. Never join a tax avoidance scheme.

[SueEllen]

I'm too tight to buy reference books too!

I use the interweb.

[Sausage Surprise]

Don't look at the sun through binoculars

[TheFaQQer]

Leaving teaspoons in cups make your eye hurt when you drink.

[cojak]

Hi,

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

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