Bench Roundup

[Epiphone]

Gig ended last day of Jan then went on holiday utnil last week so benched officially just over a week.

[BoredBloke]

I, like most of us in this (bigish) building, will be benched as of the 20th. I've been loooking now for a couple of weeks and it's dead out there. Deader than a really dead thing

[zara_backdog]

2nd week on the bench after contract ended 2 weeks early.

One interview - which went to a contractor who lives in Spain,

Had a couple of calls re roles from pimps I have worked for in the past and have not been advertised so prehaps something may come from that.

Job boards dead!

Oh well - Ok for a few months yet and need to do some decorating

[Epiphone]

Heard from a mate on a gig in the Houses of Parliament. They've set on some Bob Shawadiwaddies fresh off the boat. Well done Labour for supporting British workers.

[Cyberman]

Heard from a mate on a gig in the Houses of Parliament. They've set on some Bob Shawadiwaddies fresh off the boat. Well done Labour for supporting British workers.

It would be racist for them to behave otherwise.

[TimberWolf]

Heard from a mate on a gig in the Houses of Parliament. They've set on some Bob Shawadiwaddies fresh off the boat. Well done Labour for supporting British workers.

It's part of Brown's master plan to not succumb to protectionism. He will lead the world in importing people into the UK while other countries close their doors and set an example to all.

[alreadypacked]

I have been told to expect a call to confirm my end date is still end July. Still no call, I think I will start looking after Easter.

[Solidec]

Benched as of next Monday 9th. Last day on my current gig is tomorrow

Public Sector - University. Loads mroe work to do but they have no money to pay me, so off to the bench I go.