perhaps they are avoiding you
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Is this a sign of doom?
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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.
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Year 12 have finished their exams - summer term is always quieter when that's all done.Originally posted by MPwannadecentincome View PostIs it holiday time already?"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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This has been going on for a few months.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostYear 12 have finished their exams - summer term is always quieter when that's all done.Comment
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Mine seems just as busy as ever. More is the pity.Originally posted by Doggy Styles View PostThe station car park on my daily commute to London is about 20% quieter than last year. The train itself is about 10% quieter - it even has empty seats now, which was unheard of before.
It's a sign, but what of?
Have people moved to roads - what is the traffic like these days?
Or is it a sign of rising unemployment?
Or is it...
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The job centre is booming. One-to-one sessions are now known as 'group attendance sessions', with about 30 in a group.Comment
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The job centre is heaving
As I pop by on the bike in the morning (about 8:30) the group of people waiting for it to open is much larger.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostAs I pop by on the bike in the morning (about 8:30) the group of people waiting for it to open is much larger.
Well, that explains where some of that 1 billion pounds is disappearing every two days !!
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