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Wouldnt even cover your train fare and lunch?
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As long as some dipstick accepts it, they'll keep trying it on. It's not a very high level job though; I reckon 'Excellent knowledge of 2003/XP, Office 2000, 2000 Server and Active Directory' can be taken with a pinch of salt; they're looking for a helpdesker who knows how to use a mouse.Originally posted by NetwkSupport View PostAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
It's Computer Futures. They only deal in high-margin contracts. £11 per hour (probably PAYE) isn't bad pay for a box swapper.Originally posted by NetwkSupport View PostCats are evil.Comment
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Let's say you can work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. 11*50*40 = £22k pro rata. Not bad for helpdesk work surely?Originally posted by NetwkSupport View PostOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Erm, 2 weeks off a year? That means 0 days holiday once you factor in public holidays. No benefits, no sick pay etc....
I assume you were taking the piss?And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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22k permy is on the low side for support work, why would a contractor do it for the same money with all the costs and risks?Originally posted by d000hg View PostLet's say you can work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. 11*50*40 = £22k pro rata. Not bad for helpdesk work surely?Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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He wouldn't. Not even a Cowboy would do it for that. They're looking for an Indian.Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post22k permy is on the low side for support work, why would a contractor do it for the same money with all the costs and risks?
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Did I miss something? Has the cost of living suddenly dropped by 80%?Originally posted by NetwkSupport View PostComment
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Originally posted by Turion View PostHe wouldn't. Not even a Cowboy would do it for that. They're looking for an Indian.
"I hope Celtic realise that, if their team is good enough, they will win. If they're not good enough, they'll not win - and they can't look at anybody else, whether it is referees or any other influence." - Walter Smith
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Good opportunity for someone straight out of college / Uni drop-out? 22k is good.The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.Comment
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