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57On the bench21.05%12Heading towards the bench rapidly21.05%12Renewed at same old rate33.33%19Renewed or new contract increase in rates24.56%14 -
"Heading towards the bench rapidly"
However! There's more work out there than I could shake a stick at.."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
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Heading for the bench however I've one or two irons in the fire just need to see if they come off and to be honest I'd love a month or so off. If I get work though it's full steam ahead cap'in
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where's the "likely to be renewed for another 3 months, as usual" option?
Went for "Renewed at same old rate", so jumping the gun a bit.Last edited by Pinto; 21 May 2008, 10:17.Comment
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Expecting another renewal in 2 months time. This department is growing in size due to the amount of incoming work so not currently too worried about ending up on the bench.Comment
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