Jealous haters

[Turion]

I used to wind the permy's up at a job last year by stuffing my wallet full of 20's then pulling a wad out at lunch looking for a fiver to pay for a sandwich followed by "can anyone change a 20 I don't have any small change", They all complained about low wages but none of them would grow a pair and take the plunge into the cash river.

And he's wondering why he got binned.

[shelby68]

And he's wondering why he got binned.

Actually I turned down an extention then was brought back by the company 3 months later for another project so they didn't take it that personally I guess, In fairness to me, I only started wafting wads of 20's after listening to 6 months of them moaning about only being on 25k and "bloody contractors" making a fortune for FA, and despite me encouraging two of them to leave and go contracting who now can't thank me enough. See, I'm not all bad and I was provoked!

[roadster198]

I guess having the personalised plate TAX 3 doesn't help matters.

You SIR!! are my new god

SL55 AMG and TAX 3 private Reg

GET IT RIGHT UP THEM!!! thats what I say

[TheFaQQer]

Mercy is for the weak....

We do not train to be merciful here.

Welcome to the CUK / Cobra-Kai dojo.

[TheFaQQer]

That's deliberately provocative, and says a lot about you as a supposed human being.

Indeed, BGG.

It's almost as bad as making a big deal to the permies about how they have to work for nothing on February 29th, whereas as contractors we get paid for working that day.....

[roadster198]

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.

Clearly you have been nice to this Cocksocket for long enough. Next time you meet MAKE! sure he knows you've got plenty. I cant stand people like this!!

I've come across people like this before as well. I give it three strikes and your out rule if I try three times to be nice to you and your bitter about me being a contractor then GIRFUY.... You WILL! know I'm far better off than you being a permie very quickly

These guys seem to forget we are taking big risks and as much as the 3 year contract in the one place is nice it could be over the next day.

And as far as dress wise at work goes it's suited and booted for me. It's not my fault my suit cost's the same as your monthly mortgage payment is it

[sasguru]

Whilst I admit the english was of a poor standard, the fact remains that I'm rapidly gaining a reputation for being the voice of reason on this forum.

the village idiot

[Marina]

[..] Its hilarious when the management start discussing outsourcing and they all tulip themselves - so much for security, [..]

Management also give permies a lot of hypocritical tripe about training and developing their potential. But the moment there's some slightly new requirement, the bosses get contractors in as quick as lightning, and the poor permie type-cast saps are left stuck with the same old ageing skillsets.

I've found I've been better able to cross-train on the job as a contractor than I ever was as a permie ten years ago. True, it's been more luck than judgement, but the trick if you can is to take a contract for a while at a badly managed client (and these can be either small or large) and hone new skills there.

[scooterscot]

Not much of a problem working from home, however, telling friends and family you're taking another holiday never goes down well....

Mauritius 4 month ago, New Zealand in 10 days time

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Not much of a problem working from home, however, telling friends and family you're taking another holiday never goes down well....

Mauritius 4 month ago, New Zealand in 10 days time

And some questionaire at school for a young 'un that didn't have an option for more than 2 foreign holidays last year. She was mortified, it being Denmark, an'all, how do you stand up in front of the whole class and question the questionaire? So she left the class and went home crying. Try explaining to a teenager that in Denmark when the option for 3 foreign holidays isn't there, then they want you to lie and say none. The joys of parenting, eh?!