Finshed a 3-year contract and am taking 2-3 months off. I had very little time off when working so it's time to recharge my batteries and catch up on reading, do some exams, and generally loaf about.
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3 months out and counting.. Why work when you don't have to? Have no intention of getting another gig for ages. Can think of nothing worse than spending all day sitting in an office with a load of miserable people.Comment
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I worked briefly with a few Aussies, they wored 3 months, sailed 3 months, worked 3 months skied 3 months
now that was qualiy of lifeYour parents ruin the first half of your life and your kids ruin the second halfComment
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Originally posted by FranckoI once didn't work on sunday afternoon and I spent it all playing with my ps2.
Contracting, every little help,
MilanComment
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Originally posted by shoes3 months out and counting.. Why work when you don't have to? Have no intention of getting another gig for ages. Can think of nothing worse than spending all day sitting in an office with a load of miserable people.Comment
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Originally posted by bobsmithldnhmm, detect slight resentment in that statement - I bet you wish you were working and down the pub at lunchtimes ...Comment
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Originally posted by shoesI really don't. On those rare occasions when I feel like getting back to it I just watch a couple of episodes of the office to remind me! The episode where Brent takes them down the pub is pretty accurate as well, it's not something I miss!Comment
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Thanks all, confident enough now to take the break. Come 1st of Feb I will be a free man!Gerrrrrrrrrraaaaaaardddddddd. Wot a Hit son, what a hit!Comment
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