I went permie a year ago but at least once a week I get an email or a call about a contract gig. Depends on your skillset and where you're willing to work.
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When do you think the contract market will pick up again? Jan? Feb? (2017)
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We normally get a slight bump every lunar eclipse but the real boom time is when Haleys Comet visits Earth... not long now.Comment
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It usually picks up on a Thursday.
Good luck.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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No it's on a Wednesday when there is a blue moon.Originally posted by quackhandle View PostIt usually picks up on a Thursday.
Good luck.
qh"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Around 2.30 pm If I recollectOriginally posted by quackhandle View PostIt usually picks up on a Thursday.
Good luck.
qh
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29th February is a good day"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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I should avoid even-numbered years; they're often a washout what with the world cup or the Olympics always being onOriginally posted by greenlake View PostSo, 2018 then?
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When do you think the contract market will pick up again? Jan? Feb? (2017)
You mean years beginning with a 20?Originally posted by GJABS View PostI should avoid even-numbered years; they're often a washout what with the world cup or the Olympics always being on
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I start a new gig in Jan, stil have another interview I've not yet cancelled, plus got a call last week to come back for an interview for a senior perm role I had two for a few months and they'd like to progress. So yes, I'd say it will pick up.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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