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    #id
    My persistence has paid off, got a phone call today and looks like I've got an interview lined up for later this week (on a good rate). Pretty mad though through conversation with agent he told me there had been over 100 applicants for the role. ...

    I've managed to make the top few % so even if I don't get the job, I'm feeling a bit more upbeat about the situation (if that's any consolation).
    The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.

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      #id
      Originally posted by chris79 View Post
      My persistence has paid off, got a phone call today and looks like I've got an interview lined up for later this week (on a good rate). Pretty mad though through conversation with agent he told me there had been over 100 applicants for the role. ...

      I've managed to make the top few % so even if I don't get the job, I'm feeling a bit more upbeat about the situation (if that's any consolation).
      well done. really really hope you are successful.

      BP

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        #id
        Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
        well done. really really hope you are successful.

        BP
        WHS

        I was panicking after 7 weeks on the bench, first time ever! - but got after a interview in Dec got a new gig starting in the new year. Not for long but rate is good.

        Turned down Permi role as I was just not happy in going back into a permi role. Determied to keep contracting and I am now ' Bench Wise'.

        So good luck
        Just call me Matron - Too many handbags

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          #id
          one the bench for 2 weeks now since new years.....

          quite happy to be lazy for now....

          have a permie interview for local county council on friday.....

          so may wave goodbye to contracting for a while....

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            #id
            Originally posted by zara_backdog View Post
            WHS

            I was panicking after 7 weeks on the bench, first time ever! - but got after a interview in Dec got a new gig starting in the new year. Not for long but rate is good.

            Turned down Permi role as I was just not happy in going back into a permi role. Determied to keep contracting and I am now ' Bench Wise'.

            So good luck
            That is good news - I was praying to my personal ArchAngel that your wishes would be granted.

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              #id
              Originally posted by chris79 View Post
              My persistence has paid off, got a phone call today and looks like I've got an interview lined up for later this week (on a good rate). Pretty mad though through conversation with agent he told me there had been over 100 applicants for the role. ...

              I've managed to make the top few % so even if I don't get the job, I'm feeling a bit more upbeat about the situation (if that's any consolation).
              Feeling upbeat is Key.

              The Buddha taught - as you think - you become.

              So if you think things are gonna screw up - guess what happens ?

              Good Luck whatever you do !

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                #id
                Originally posted by chris79 View Post
                My persistence has paid off, got a phone call today and looks like I've got an interview lined up for later this week (on a good rate). Pretty mad though through conversation with agent he told me there had been over 100 applicants for the role. ...

                I've managed to make the top few % so even if I don't get the job, I'm feeling a bit more upbeat about the situation (if that's any consolation).
                Great news! Let us know how you get on. I've also got an interview this afternoon and like you there have been a ton of people applying for the role.

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                  #id
                  Originally posted by wantacontract View Post
                  one the bench for 2 weeks now since new years.....

                  quite happy to be lazy for now....

                  have a permie interview for local county council on friday.....

                  so may wave goodbye to contracting for a while....
                  You have to do what you have to do.

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                    #id
                    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                    You have to do what you have to do.
                    Throw yourself off a bridge?

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                      #id
                      Originally posted by Charles Foster Kane View Post
                      Throw yourself off a bridge?
                      Troll? Is that you?

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