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Very polite post btwOriginally posted by kfrycholc View PostDear Members,
I'm quite interested to know what types of stereotypes about contractors you would like to end. Is there any particular one that you cannot stand?
Thanks a lot, hope you all have a great weekend

I hate the assumption that we're all treckies and its just not true, some of us are Whovians
Anyway geeky = sexy in my book
I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
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Not all of usOriginally posted by Zippy View PostThat we are all deeply unattractive, bolshy, right-wing, money-grabbing, tax-dodging males.
Sadly .........
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostThat we're only contracting because we haven't been able to get a real job.
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So you're not a bloke?Originally posted by weemster View PostNot all of us
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Yes, the one where we turn up at 10 and head of to the boozer most days for a couple of pints. Oh wait...Comment
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OK - give us a clue. Which bit is inaccurate?Originally posted by weemster View PostOh you are naughty, I most certainly am
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Deeply unattractive - Wouldn't say that.Originally posted by Zippy View PostThat we are all deeply unattractive, bolshy, right-wing, money-grabbing, tax-dodging males.
Sadly .........
Bolshy - Nope.
Right Wing - Ok right of center .
Money grabbing - Nope.
tax dodging - Ok a little.
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostYes, the one where we turn up at 10 and head of to the boozer most days for a couple of pints. Oh wait...
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