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Daftest question from an agent?
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Shouldn't they be more concentrated on finding the right candidate, and leave the pets question up to him or her? Oh, no, hang on, we're dealing with real morons here. Sorry, Agents. Spot the difference...Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostAgent called me - asked if I had a family or a pet. He was checking out my willingness to travel.
He asked how I would feel about travelling to Newquay - not a problem I reply, there is a train from my home town that goes there, provided the role suits and ther rate is okay.
Half an hour later he said the role was in Milton Keynes. So, why ask me about travel to Newquay?
Had a chutney spooner on Friday commiting to a rate before he talks about the role.
This used to be a straightforward game. I am honestly thinking about working in B&Q.
His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Few months ago - Agent: "Do you want to work for a brilliant client where the work is interesting and you'll be wanting to go to work every day?"
Umm. Me: "Whats the role, rate and location?".
Agent: "/crap rate, Neath, South Wales"
Me: "Thanks for the interest but that's a bit low for me."
Agent (throwing toys out of the cot): "Well my client is looking for quality people and doesn't want people like you anyway if you can't see past the rate and see how good they are"
Twat.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Truth hurts?Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFew months ago - Agent: "Do you want to work for a brilliant client where the work is interesting and you'll be wanting to go to work every day?"
Umm. Me: "Whats the role, rate and location?".
Agent: "/crap rate, Neath, South Wales"
Me: "Thanks for the interest but that's a bit low for me."
Agent (throwing toys out of the cot): "Well my client is looking for quality people and doesn't want people like you anyway if you can't see past the rate and see how good they are"
Twat.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostWould you consider perm?
"No, mullet. While you're fishing."Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.Comment
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I would ask first about the role in detail and see if is an interesting role, instead of the rate.Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFew months ago - Agent: "Do you want to work for a brilliant client where the work is interesting and you'll be wanting to go to work every day?"
Umm. Me: "Whats the role, rate and location?".
Agent: "/crap rate, Neath, South Wales"
Me: "Thanks for the interest but that's a bit low for me."
Agent (throwing toys out of the cot): "Well my client is looking for quality people and doesn't want people like you anyway if you can't see past the rate and see how good they are"
Twat.
The question is moronic and answer from the agent it’s not professional. Why he called you?Comment
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You upped your game I see.Originally posted by psychocandy View PostMe: "Thanks for the interest but that's a bit low for me."
Clients are nobheads, agents are twats, fellow contractors are idiots, client permies are whatever you called them last.Twat.
Everyone has a name.... But you. Damn you must be good.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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About a role in Neath.Originally posted by Bee View PostI would ask first about the role in detail and see if is an interesting role, instead of the rate.
The question is moronic and answer from the agent it’s not professional. Why he called you?
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Did you get your benefits sanctioned?Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFew months ago - Agent: "Do you want to work for a brilliant client where the work is interesting and you'll be wanting to go to work every day?"
Umm. Me: "Whats the role, rate and location?".
Agent: "/crap rate, Neath, South Wales"
Me: "Thanks for the interest but that's a bit low for me."
Agent (throwing toys out of the cot): "Well my client is looking for quality people and doesn't want people like you anyway if you can't see past the rate and see how good they are"
Twat.Comment
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Sorry to hear that. Afraid I didnt even get as far as the client name.Originally posted by zeitghostGisajob.
I live there.
But the rate was 50% of normal. Crap even for wales.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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