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    #31
    All of this negative talk is making me reconsider taking some time off.

    Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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      #32
      You should all re-skill to something particularly niche.

      Then you won't have to worry about loads of people going for the same job on jobserve.
      ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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        #33
        Originally posted by Xenophon View Post
        All of this negative talk is making me reconsider taking some time off.

        It's already costing me some valuable and much needed R & R Pre reading this board I could down tools at the drop of a hat. We've been DOOMED !

        Don't reconsider, have a rest !

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          #34
          Originally posted by rootsnall View Post
          Don't reconsider, have a rest !
          Quite right. Now, what should I do with myself when I finish here next week??
          Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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            #35
            Originally posted by Xenophon View Post
            Quite right. Now, what should I do with myself when I finish here next week??
            When I finally do get some time off I'm doing sod all for the first week or two.

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              #36
              Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
              You should all re-skill to something particularly niche.

              Any suggestions?
              Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
              Feist - I Feel It All
              Feist - The Bad In Each Other (Later With Jools Holland)

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                #37
                Originally posted by PAH View Post
                Some may see it as a way of getting wider experience, seeing more of the world (or at least the UK). They don't realise how soul destroying it is to live out of a suitcase away from your friends and family.

                Though contracting in general can be like that anyway, if you haven't the luxury of being choosy about the location.
                Erm... I'll be blunt. Unless you live in London, working away from home is the norm in my experience. (That too is likely to change in the current market) Maybe it's time to go permie if you want to be at home.

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by Jubber View Post
                  Erm... I'll be blunt. Unless you live in London, working away from home is the norm in my experience. (That too is likely to change in the current market) Maybe it's time to go permie if you want to be at home.
                  4 years and counting since I was last on the road

                  All in the IT wonderland that is the North West. Spread over 5 contracts, I think I've been a bit lucky to be honest.

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by PAH View Post
                    Any suggestions?
                    COBOL, FORTRAN, or RPG.
                    ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
                      COBOL, FORTRAN, or RPG.
                      An ex RPG mate was telling me only last week he'd been offered work at good rates lately, they can't get anyone to d oit anymore.

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