Contractor wisdom that you live by <one liners only>

[Gibbon]

Never ever have an affair with a sought-after permie.

But do secretly with the married PM.

[woohoo]

Is this a euphemism?

It's works on multiple levels, but sadly its just don't be stupid and break open a door.

[Lance]

that still an issue?

not if you know someone who knows

[quackhandle]

If you work on site make sure you get to know the most important people, these being the reception people, security and canteen staff.

If you are working direct the most important people are finance/payroll; be nice to them.

qh

[northernladuk]

If you are working direct the most important people are finance/payroll; be nice to them.

qh

Yeah but if you don't get in with Reception, Security and the coffee staff you won't be able to find Finance, get in to their section or bring them lots of free coffee will you? All about priorities when buttering up the clients key staff.

[vetran]

If you are working direct the most important people are finance/payroll; be nice to them.

qh

The security team knows who they are screwing so that may be an advantage.

[Zigenare]

If you work on site make sure you get to know the most important people, these being the reception people, security and canteen staff.

And cleaners.

[Zigenare]

Never drive your Porsche to the client's site

Never get your new car delivered to client's site...

[Fraidycat]

Never get your new car delivered to client's site...

Thats fine as long as your new car isn't worth a lot more than the cars of the people on site who will have power over your renewal

Also Tesla's are more in fashion these days, they are less ostentatious and more common than Porsches. Although the Tesla Roadster (if it ever comes out) might change that..

[quackhandle]

Yeah but if you don't get in with Reception, Security and the coffee staff you won't be able to find Finance, get in to their section or bring them lots of free coffee will you? All about priorities when buttering up the clients key staff.

Alot of that is academic if you are 100% remote, Mr Smarty-pants.


qh