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We won't pay you for being a CUK mod.Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post411 days. It's complicated.
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233 - I short and 1 long haul holiday of 10 days each.
New year's Resolution: Must take more time off
Hard Brexit now!
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Do it.Originally posted by sasguru View Post233 - I short and 1 long haul holiday of 10 days each.
New year's Resolution: Must take more time off
After 3.5 years back to back contracts I found it very refreshing to do so this year.
We had a great summer concentrating on other things, travelling, camping a few festivals, cooking, baking etc.
In fact anything but IT....................well, apart from the start up the Mrs has been working with part time.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Benched for the whole year.
Spent loads of time with the wife & kids.
Did most of the jobs around the house that I had been putting off.
Went on Holiday twice.
New contract starts 3rd of Jan 2017
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No. Multiple clients and a notional number of days per month as retainer.Originally posted by barrydidit View PostAre you on Mars?Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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247, back to back contracts with a few days off here and there (working between xmas and new year as well)
, holiday already booked for 2 weeks early next year so looks like 2016 will never be beaten in my lifetime!
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A year on the bench separates out the proper contractors from the rest of us.Originally posted by The Butcher View Post0
Benched for the whole year.
Spent loads of time with the wife & kids.
Did most of the jobs around the house that I had been putting off.
Went on Holiday twice.
New contract starts 3rd of Jan 2017

Something like 240 days T&M (more than usual), plus a few FFP jobbies. Good year, overall.Comment
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3-4 months off. Din't stop me charging for all 12 mind."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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