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How Long does it usually take you to find a new contract ?
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How Long does it usually take you to find a new contract ?
161 - 2 hours18.75%3few days6.25%11 - 2 weeks12.50%2One - Two months18.75%32 - 5 Months12.50%25 - 10 months0.00%010 months - 15 months6.25%1I don't know.6.25%1I don't remember.18.75%3 -
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Depends if I've got my glasses on and whether I misfiled it under Miscellanous Crap folder or not.How Long does it usually take you to find a new contract ?Comment
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No AndyW option. These polls are going down hill faster than MFs sledges.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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I couldn't think of one.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostNo AndyW option. These polls are going down hill faster than MFs sledges.Comment
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being honest the last few have taken at most hours except when I've been fussy over what I wanted....
Can't see it changing after this contract as the client is as good as I can get and the CV additions are worthy of an interview if nothing else....merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Being honest, the contracts have found me. Usually before I've finished the current gig (or 2)."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Not in this warm weather.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostNo AndyW option. These polls are going down hill faster than MFs sledges.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Longest was three months, shortest a couple of hours. In the past few years it's tended towards the longer end of the scale than the shorter.Comment
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That's because you're all washed up, face it.Originally posted by ladymuck View PostLongest was three months, shortest a couple of hours. In the past few years it's tended towards the longer end of the scale than the shorter.Comment
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