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Contracting and working and living short term UP NORTH
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Last edited by Scruff; 10 March 2017, 12:08.I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code). -
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostOh well, guess it's gonna stay in the prof forums then.
When in a Wigan fish and chip establishment, if the lady serving you asks, 'Do you want a bit of wet on that luv?', don't panic. Consult your urbandictionary: Urban Dictionary: Pea Wet then look delighted at the thought of such a treat, and say 'Oooooh, a bit of wet?!! Luvly!!'Comment
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Originally posted by BigRed View PostThe market must be bad if the Southerners are contemplating travelling past Watford Gap. I've seen a few roles advertising up to £150 a day recently though so perhaps the big money is tempting them.Comment
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Originally posted by radish2008 View PostI saw one in London the other day, database dev, tier one blah blah. £225 a day. There are chancers north and south.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostOh well, guess it's gonna stay in the prof forums then.Comment
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Originally posted by diseasex View PostMaybe simply take a break? You are not contributing at all recently, just playing smartass forum oldtimer'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostWe should make this a sticky for other contractors considering similar moves in these dark days. It would be good to get some info together on local customs etc., e.g.
When in a Wigan fish and chip establishment, if the lady serving you asks, 'Do you want a bit of wet on that luv?', don't panic. Consult your urbandictionary: Urban Dictionary: Pea Wet then look delighted at the thought of such a treat, and say 'Oooooh, a bit of wet?!! Luvly!!'"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostIt's fairly hard to explain if you've not been up here before. Have you ever been to Slough or Swindon?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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