Have you had the balls?

[Xenophon]

This flies in the face of my do as little as possible for as much as possible approach so for that reason I am out.

Same here when it comes to contracts. They aren't a passion of mine so I can't get excited about them. As a result, I am in talks about contracts that seem as cushy as possible.

One of the calls today:

Agent: They are very much a 9-5 organisation. How does that sound?
Xeno: I love them already.

[chef]

cheers folks,

the general thoughts were exactly what i was thinking. The contract's not on the table yet but it's looking promising, i'll keep you posted.

[Xenophon]

Go for it Chef, only way to grow is to challenge yourself mentally.

Good luck!

El_Diablo, you are an American motivational coach and I claim my cheese-covered $5 bill.

[El_Diablo]

El_Diablo, you are an American motivational coach and I claim my cheese-covered $5 bill.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:U...06_obverse.jpg

There you go, sorry ran out of cheese.

[themistry]

Am currently in talks with taking on a project that although im fairly confident I can pull it off (with long nights and small amount of the Chef charm), it's far bigger both technically and responsibility than anything I've taken on before..

I figure it can only be a good thing taking on a challenge, and the rewards would be worth it.

So, my question is, what similar tales/experiences does the panel have? good or bad

You want to read up on the Death March and decide if that is what this project will be.

If so, walk away. No amount of hard work can get around that. It might sound like a good idea now, but, the reality is often very different.

TM

[DieScum]

I suppose it depends. I've done some stuff where I have frankly been out of my depth before and enjoyed the growth and other times have been physically shattered, delivered a crap result and been left with mental scars.

[Xenophon]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:U...06_obverse.jpg

There you go, sorry ran out of cheese.

[HYpno27]

Pretty much you have to go with the risk-reward thing

Is the risk of faliure, or loss of personal time etc worth the reward - cash, growth, experience

Work out what matters the most to you from the situation

[Ruprect]

Do it. Once you've got your head round (2 months?) it you'll be back posting on here 50 times a day, but getting a nice rate instead of the f all you'd be getting on the bench.

[Xenophon]

All of these replies about 'growth' are making me randy...

Xeno in 'Beavis & Butthead' mode/mood