I'm just reiterating the dire warnings I heard on CNN yesterday, so the guy inquiring here doesn't ruin his life by moving into finance.
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what's different about working in finance?
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Actually - if he's contract from what I read he'll be fine. They're still hiring them as they can get rid of them easy, it's permies that should eb worried ...Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIf it were a Hollywood film:
Finance contractors are Chuck Norris and non-finance contractors are Mr Bean."Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. "
Thomas JeffersonComment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostActually - if he's contract from what I read he'll be fine. They're still hiring them as they can get rid of them easy, it's permies that should eb worried ...Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIf it were a Hollywood film:
Finance contractors are Chuck Norris and non-finance contractors are Mr Bean.
Problem is when they try the Chuck Norris lines it turns into Paul Calf
"you've got s hitty shoes mate"The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Difference is...
Increase in permie jobs (financial or otherwise) reflects economy doing well. Increase in contracting jobs doesn't, could well be the opposite. In good times there are more permie jobs, in bad times more contract ones according to my experience.Comment
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Originally posted by Dow Jones View PostIncrease in permie jobs (financial or otherwise) reflects economy doing well. Increase in contracting jobs doesn't, could well be the opposite. In good times there are more permie jobs, in bad times more contract ones according to my experience.Comment
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Originally posted by aussielong View PostWhy? If you're right, permies can collect their redundancy and then go contracting. No problem! The difference between permie and contract is not great these days - not in Aus anyway.Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostCause in my experience there are a fair amount of permies who wouldn't stand a hope in hell of getting a contract cause they're absolutely useless. Sorry but it's true, much less so than contractors who have to prove they're up to it by delivering. Many permies in my experience are just treading water and haven't advanced or developed their skillset in years.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by snaw View PostCause in my experience there are a fair amount of permies who wouldn't stand a hope in hell of getting a contract cause they're absolutely useless. Sorry but it's true, much less so than contractors who have to prove they're up to it by delivering. Many permies in my experience are just treading water and haven't advanced or developed their skillset in years.Comment
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