The market must be bad, I don't even get the ridiculous ads posted by agencies for obviously made up gigs so they can get the two references phone calls going. Appalling state of affairs at present.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI must.... I must.... I must ... give.... a..... shhhhiiii..............
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Sounds like constipation in my book...Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI must.... I must.... I must ... give.... a..... shhhhiiii..............
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I read that they are "trying to capitalise on the gig-economy".Comment
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Get back to patronising "permies thinking of contracting" and that sort over on business/contract board henry, it's what you're good at.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI must.... I must.... I must ... give.... a..... shhhhiiii..............
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I just put my CV back out on the boards in anticipation of my contract ending. Got a call about a potential permanent gig already, so I'm feeling positive.Originally posted by OnceStonedRose View PostThe market must be bad, I don't even get the ridiculous ads posted by agencies for obviously made up gigs so they can get the two references phone calls going. Appalling state of affairs at present.Comment
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About a permie role? Is that the positive vibe provider nowadays?Originally posted by seanraaron View PostI just put my CV back out on the boards in anticipation of my contract ending. Got a call about a potential permanent gig already, so I'm feeling positive.Comment
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Maybe your interpretation of the English language is holding you backOriginally posted by OnceStonedRose View PostGet back to patronising "permies thinking of contracting" and that sort over on business/contract board henry, it's what you're good at.
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Well I'm not thrilled with the location or the employer, but the money is right, so it's something. Just trying to be positive, man.Originally posted by OnceStonedRose View PostAbout a permie role? Is that the positive vibe provider nowadays?Comment
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