Permie quips that have made you laugh (inside, but not to their face).

[bodnobal]

"He doesn't carry change, he's a contractor"

Oh I chuckle inside.

[NickFitz]

On almost every contract I've had I've been asked if I'd like to accept a permanent role.

Not necessarily with the same company though

[Zippy]

I've had two which spring to mind:-

"If you stick in hard Chris, there could be a permanent position here for you further down the line".

also...

"What's it like temping for so long then? How do you manage to get by?"

I've had variations on this a few times. The permies have tended to be sympathetic and assume you've had no luck in finding a 'proper job'.

Bless em.

[Ruprect]

When I get asked to go permie, I answer like so: If you want really good sex then you can go to a prostitute. You will leave feeling really satisfied and you can pay again for another go. If you can’t afford her don’t embarrass your self by asking her to marry you.

very good - will have to remember that one

[Mich the Tester]

‘All you contractors are doing very nicely but you have no job security’. 2 weeks later when ClientCo's quarterly figures were down 1 percent he was told he’d be made redundant with 2 months redundancy pay. The contractors were kept on and moved to another building to avoid offending the permies.

Poor sod.

[AlfredJPruffock]

‘All you contractors are doing very nicely but you have no job security’. 2 weeks later when ClientCo's quarterly figures were down 1 percent he was told he’d be made redundant with 2 months redundancy pay. The contractors were kept on and moved to another building to avoid offending the permies.

Poor sod.

Absolutely Classic !!!!!!!