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When youre weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
Im on your side. when times get rough
And friends just cant be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When youre jaded, feeling low
When stress is in your head, we will comfort you;
We're on your side. Now times are rough
Your friends on CUK
Like a bridge over troubled water
We will lay us down.
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("")("") Born to Drink. Forced to WorkComment
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Originally posted by Xenophon View Post...and it is frankly pathetic. Wilmslow would be proud of my seeming inability to turn down work.
The facts:
1. I need a break. I look and feel worn out.
2. My contract ends next week. I have agreed with my client contact that I am finishing up then.
3. I want time-off with cocktails and massages.
Today, two other managers here have approached me and one has offered me a permanent role and the other has offered me a 3-month contract.
Flattered and delighted as I am, this makes it harder for me to roll-off and chill out for a bit.
I need to decide tomorrow. I'm thinking of plumping for the 3-monther on the basis I get a 2-week break beforehand.
I am disappointed by my own indecisiveness. Very disappointed. It's not like me. I think I need to get laid. PM me with offers.
I am indeed very proud of you my son.
Personally – I would take a blue sky break for a couple of weeks, then a three month extension. I am assuming that there is the chance to go permie after the extension? (This is what I did).
What is the permie money like and how commutable is the clientco? What are the hours like?
This way you get a break, 3 months of the good money, while seeing how the economy stabilizes.
Just my ‘onion’.Comment
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Originally posted by Xenophon View Post...and it is frankly pathetic. Wilmslow would be proud of my seeming inability to turn down work.
The facts:
1. I need a break. I look and feel worn out.
2. My contract ends next week. I have agreed with my client contact that I am finishing up then.
3. I want time-off with cocktails and massages.
Today, two other managers here have approached me and one has offered me a permanent role and the other has offered me a 3-month contract.
Flattered and delighted as I am, this makes it harder for me to roll-off and chill out for a bit.
I need to decide tomorrow. I'm thinking of plumping for the 3-monther on the basis I get a 2-week break beforehand.
I am disappointed by my own indecisiveness. Very disappointed. It's not like me. I think I need to get laid. PM me with offers.
Sounds like you are well in there and could abuse that situation as required. Offer to come back after a month off !?
Alternatively behave like a real man and contractor and walk away !Comment
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I'm also nervous ! I reckon he's bottled it.Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostWell have you decided yet ?Comment
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Not completely.Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostWell have you decided yet ?
It will come as no surprise to a few on here that I'm not going to go perm. The decision is whether I accept yet another contract here with only a modest break beforehand or roll off next week.
I'm pondering it over tea and toast.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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and took the permie roleOriginally posted by rootsnall View PostI'm also nervous ! I reckon he's bottled it.
Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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Originally posted by rootsnall View PostI'm also nervous ! I reckon he's bottled it.
I'm a whore for money. It is not good, but at least I have nice clothes.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Funny I didn't picture you with anyOriginally posted by Xenophon View Post
I'm a whore for money. It is not good, but at least I have nice clothes.
Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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