Motivational email

[DimPrawn]

That seems fair, albeit put a little bluntly. Contractors should get paid for delivering, not dragging the job out.

Too right. We'll discuss this after my very long lunch break, but before tea at three.

Okay?

[The Lone Gunman]

Doesn't matter what she says mate, it's what the contract says that counts.

[alreadypacked]

3 long weeks then I am outta here. Barclays Wealth are hiring folks, so you've been warned..

Thanks, hope they are not paying high rates, I could be tempted, I only need a 3 month gig before I go to Goa.

[DimPrawn]

Are you a Goa then?

[thunderlizard]

Too right. We'll discuss this after my very long lunch break, but before tea at three.

As long as you've produced a decent day's output in the hour between elevenses and lunch, feel free to take the afternoon off!

[Euro-commuter]

"If we don’t meet our targets then each individual engineer’s deployment and audit numbers will be reviewed and necessary action taken."

The thing is, that sentence is designed to be taken as a threat, but actually it isn't. It's only reminding you of normal managerial practice, trying to make you think that it means that you risk being punished in some way.

Like being extended???

[alreadypacked]

Are you a Goa then?

No, just a burnt-out contractor, in need of a long holiday.

[Kyajae]

Are you a Goa then?

<ay, ay, know wot I mean, eh, say no more, eh, nudge is as good as a wink to a blind man, eh?>

[bogeyman]

He obviously has a very unique management style....

Sorry, but 'very unique' does my feckin head in.

[Let-Me-In]

Sorry, but 'very unique' does my feckin head in.

Then replace "very unique" with something else...!!