Jealous haters

[BrilloPad]

So as IT bods we all bring home a decent amount.

Do you ever get anyone being jealous?

I have one particular acquaintance who just despises me. I have been nothing but nice and civil to the guy but everytime I meet him the jealousy and bitterness just pours out.

Like everyone I would never talk about my salary but with the place you live, the car you drive, the lifestyle you lead some things are obvious.

Bumped in to this guy in the street the other day. Gave him a cheery hello. He rolled his eyes as soon as he saw me. During a perfunctory 2 minute conversation, with me just making polite remarks, he managed to fit in the fact that he was "skint as usual" almost as it it was an accusation against me.

He could be an alright bloke if he wasn't so bitter.

I am jealous of you lot as none of you are divorced. Even the permies at ClientCo are better off than me...

[shelby68]

You have a small knob and need to boast to compensate.

HTH.

At least I think that was what he was implying

Not really I just got sick of permys having a go when they couldn't be bothered to take the risks themselves and contract, so I thought stuff it I'll just play along with the image,

[Churchill]

Not really I just got sick of permys having a go when they couldn't be bothered to take the risks themselves and contract, so I thought stuff it I'll just play along with the image,

Ah, back-pedalling....

The last refuge of the twat.

[shelby68]

Ah, back-pedalling....

The last refuge of the twat.

You know me so well,

[Platypus]

I am jealous of you lot as none of you are divorced. Even the permies at ClientCo are better off than me...

You are not alone ...

[PAH]

Not really I just got sick of permys having a go when they couldn't be bothered to take the risks themselves and contract, so I thought stuff it I'll just play along with the image,

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!

[Spacecadet]

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!

indeed!
travelling sucks
more admin work to do
more expected of you
always busy - clients don't take contractors on during quiet periods
very uncertain about future earnings
ignore the lexus parked outside, I can only afford that cause i don't have any kids yet

[shelby68]

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!

Yes I have learned that lesson now...

[EternalOptimist]

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!

B0llocks

supply and demand means thats just b@lls. what it does is it means only the hardcore permies will go for contracting and thats BAD for us

[roadster198]

Actually I drive a £500 Passatt but it makes a better story with the Merc and private plate.

My Illusion has been shattered.......