If work is 5 minutes away walking, how come you're having problems with travel expenses? Do you wear solid gold shoes or something?
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It's not the travel expenses, it's the hotel he stays in!Originally posted by thunderlizardIf work is 5 minutes away walking, how come you're having problems with travel expenses? Do you wear solid gold shoes or something?Comment
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Go permOriginally posted by n5goonerI want the increased notice because work is 5 mins away walking, the rate is nice and high, the client value me, and Im enjoying what I'm doing, oh and my parter also is working for the same company...Comment
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why would I want to do that, I'm earning twice what my perm counterparts earn, I can't see the company paying that for me perm...Originally posted by EpiphoneGo permSA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.(whatever these are)Comment
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well just an update for everyone....
10% rate rise ( I got 13% earlier this year !!)
6 Weeks notice
change of working location
At least a 3 month renewal at the end of Jan but my head count is costed until the end of next year !!!
Nice little xmas gift from my current contract !!!
SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.(whatever these are)Comment
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Well done gooner!!!Originally posted by n5goonerwell just an update for everyone....
10% rate rise ( I got 13% earlier this year !!)
6 Weeks notice
change of working location
At least a 3 month renewal at the end of Jan but my head count is costed until the end of next year !!!
Nice little xmas gift from my current contract !!!
Carpe Pactum
(does fuzzy logic tickle?)Comment
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oh forgot to add - just back from being taken out to lunch by the client. hic.
SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.(whatever these are)Comment
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resultOriginally posted by n5goonerwell just an update for everyone....
10% rate rise ( I got 13% earlier this year !!)
6 Weeks notice
change of working location
At least a 3 month renewal at the end of Jan but my head count is costed until the end of next year !!!
Nice little xmas gift from my current contract !!!
How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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SA - Is it like a dragons nostril?Comment
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I must have missed the answer to this question!Originally posted by thunderlizardIf work is 5 minutes away walking, how come you're having problems with travel expenses? Do you wear solid gold shoes or something?
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