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    #11
    I'm not cheap but I have got change of 50p!

    The trouble is that O2 are downsizing. That's why I'm being given the push

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      #12
      Originally posted by Hiram King Of Tyre
      I'm not cheap but I have got change of 50p!

      The trouble is that O2 are downsizing. That's why I'm being given the push
      How many are being chopped? If it's just you, forget it. If not, someone somewhere will be recruiting contract BAs in one of the offices or departments. Where are you based? Slough? If so, get on the blower to the bods in Leeds. Try calling some non-IT managers.

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        #13
        They are shedding 10% of engineers. I'll have to find out which agencies they use. To be honest though, I'd prefer something away from O2

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          #14
          Originally posted by Hiram King Of Tyre
          They are shedding 10% of engineers. I'll have to find out which agencies they use. To be honest though, I'd prefer something away from O2
          The preferred agency is MBT. They also use Elan from time-to-time.

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            #15
            I got a call today about a contract at 02, in Ireland, SAN support with some NBU thrown in for good mesure. I have received about 6 calls this week from Pimps, with jobs in the City for Server / SAN support. but my 6 month contract has just been extended by 12 months so I'm happy........
            SA says;
            Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!

            I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!

            n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
            (whatever these are)

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              #16
              Depends on how long you've been looking.

              Most Permies think Contractors just phone up their (sole) Agent and say 'find me something else .. within 10 miles of home .. give me a couple of weeks off though first . oh and I want another 10%'. Depending on how particular you are (personally I don't chase big money living away from home) a month or two isn't unusual. You've also got the disadvantage of being a new name as well.

              Stick at it and treat getting your contract as a job in itself.
              Guy Fawkes - "The last man to enter Parliament with honourable intentions."

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                #17
                Do MBT place contractors? Their website doesn't make it clear.

                I know the feeling Alf. I'm just trying to understand whether my experience is normal and that a contract will come along if I keep looking in the right bplaces.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by Hiram King Of Tyre
                  Do MBT place contractors?
                  Yes.
                  ..........

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                    #19
                    I looked at the website address you posted and it looked more like they were some kind of consultancy company. I couldn't see anywhere to submit your CV or look for vacancies

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                      #20
                      You can have my contract if you like. Willingness to submit to slow brain death appears to be the only skill needed.
                      bloggoth

                      If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
                      John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)

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