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Originally posted by TonyEnglish View PostI got the gig - no time spent on the bench and the best rate I've had ever. So now it's off to Geneva. I've looked at the hotels in Geneva and it looks bleeding expensive to stay there, so I think I'm going to book into that hotel Cyberman suggested.
Now I get to relax until my new one starts on April Fools Day!!!Comment
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Staying in Geneva
When I was there some 10 years ago you had to be careful about commuting across the border each day from France - you are not supposed to, and the Swiss do take their rules seriously (just try walking across the lights before the green man shows!). My friend lodged with someone else in a flat, I had my own place but it was a nightmare to get and the rule is they assume you are staying on for each 6 month rental period unless you give 6 months notice. (we just ran away).
You MUST make sure you have a work permit for the canton (county) of Geneva, not for the canton in which the agency is based. My agency said the 10 contractors were living in their office somewhere else in the country. If you get this wrong you will get a nice letter from the police inviting you visit them at the police station (the reason why we ran away). Of course you can believe the agency when they say they have sorted out the paperwork if you want - but then you can also believe that they 'just need two references' :-)
If you think of each Swiss Franc as being 10p you will stay sane on the prices.
Other than that it was the best gig I ever had, and the fountain in Geneva is wonderful.Comment
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Originally posted by TonyEnglish View PostHe is paid about $800 a month and has none of the skills needed to do the job he has taken over. As far as I'm concerned I have shown him what he needs to do. The fact is a number of his tasks fall outside this script and he hasn't got a chance of meeting the requirements. But that isn't my problem. If they need me then I'll happily quote to fix any issues this guy produces, but they won't.Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
Officially CUK certified - Thick as f**k.Comment
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Originally posted by TazMaN View PostNestle by any chance?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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I figured for the first couple of days I'd stay just over the border in France. Then once I get my bearings I'd look for a place a little more permanant. As the projects is only 3 months I'd imagine renting would not be an option. Staying in Geneva itself looks like it's a non starter. There is no point working away from home and giving it all to some guy running a hotel.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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Originally posted by TonyEnglish View PostI figured for the first couple of days I'd stay just over the border in France. Then once I get my bearings I'd look for a place a little more permanant. As the projects is only 3 months I'd imagine renting would not be an option. Staying in Geneva itself looks like it's a non starter. There is no point working away from home and giving it all to some guy running a hotel."All around me I see chaos and confusion, my work here is done...."Comment
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