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The bench beckons...
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Ambitious - be prepared for a bit of a longer stint as many on here would probably vouch for. Good luck though anyway...make the most of the time off.______________________
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Well, i've done my 1st week on the bench. Been great really, got some garden stuff done, took the kids to the beach etc.Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostAmbitious - be prepared for a bit of a longer stint as many on here would probably vouch for. Good luck though anyway...make the most of the time off.
Start a new role on Monday on my highest rate ever. It is only 4 weeks though, although it'll possibly be every day of the week. After that who knows, i'll probably need another week off to recover...Comment
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Yeah working 5 days a week is a real b*tch eh!Originally posted by Stolly View PostWell, i've done my 1st week on the bench. Been great really, got some garden stuff done, took the kids to the beach etc.
Start a new role on Monday on my highest rate ever. It is only 4 weeks though, although it'll possibly be every day of the week. After that who knows, i'll probably need another week off to recover...Comment
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Originally posted by TazMaN View PostYeah working 5 days a week is a real b*tch eh!7 days in a week.although it'll possibly be every day of the weekComment
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Ah well, if nothing turns up you can always become a rent boy like me. I earned over £22 last week.bloggoth
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I thought you retired after the last downturnOriginally posted by xoggoth View PostAh well, if nothing turns up you can always become a rent boy like me. I earned over £22 last week.
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