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IT industry words or phrases that make your heart sink....
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“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.” -
"Bleeding Edge.."
"Hit the groung running.."
"Roll with the punches.."
Agile
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"Google-Like Working environment" with "Chill-out areas" and "Free Fruit on Reception"
On a permie interview:
"So what made you decide to give up contracting? Did you get sick of the money?"Originally posted by Nigel Farage MEP - 2016-06-24 04:00:00"I hope this victory brings down this failed project and leads us to a Europe of sovereign nation states, trading together, being friends together, cooperating together, and let's get rid of the flag, the anthem, Brussels, and all that has gone wrong."Comment
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"Regards"
As in someone's email signature. I hate people that do that.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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"We'll investigate and revert to you later"Unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes.
Currently 10+ contracts available in your areaComment
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"We're bringing a consultancy in"I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
Pogle is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
CUK University Challenge Champions 2010
CUK University Challenge Champions 2012Comment
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We kept it all in an Excel spreadsheet on Darrens PC."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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I don't think that should take long (spoken by a non-techie).
Can you give us a rough estimate, without a BRD?The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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