Off the bench...

[suityou01]

Following an interview last week I've been offered and accepted a perm job... three years of contracting for me are now at a close.

Wasn't as clear cut for me as I do value my time with family a lot etc, and given the current situation with the market, bench time, drop in rates, dodgy agents, etc, etc I figured having a career job is still a viable option. Just glad I've managed to secure something and it's right on my doorstep which is a bonus.

I'll probably still frequent these boards as I intend to keep my company running and offer services outside my mainstream job (in whatever capacity I'm unsure, not thought about it yet).

Hope it works out for you. A good solid footing with a local firm and getting home at night can only be a great thing.

[TykeMerc]

Fair enough, if it's the right move for you at this time then it's the right thing to do.

Being close to home is a major plus too.

I hope it works out well for you

[SallyAnne]

Best of luck Chris x x x

[FiveTimes]

Well done that man

[chris79]

Cheers guys!

I'm just praying now that they ask me to start in about a months time so I can extend my 'summer holiday' a bit further...

[alreadypacked]

Cheers guys!

I'm just praying now that they ask me to start in about a months time so I can extend my 'summer holiday' a bit further...

It will not be long until you are going to the Xmas party the contractor are not invited too

[Zippy]

It will not be long until you are going to the Xmas party the contractor are not invited too

Secret Santa

[alreadypacked]

Secret Santa

Inappropriate use of the photo copier

[chris79]

Hey, if there are any admins reading this - can I have my title updated to 'Permie among Contractors'?

[The Lone Gunman]

Hey, if there are any admins reading this - can I have my title updated to 'Permie among Contractors'?

At least you have still got a sense of humour. How long it will last in permieville is open to debate and if arseguru is any indicator your sanity hasn't got long either.