I'm off the bench in two weeks time, a 3 month stint on it, not a sniff of work apart fron the gig I have lined up. Quite enjoyable, lots of DIY and gardening and just flagged a double drive.
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Yep.. I'm on the bench.... 3 months and counting. Partly self inflicted... but there you go.Originally posted by Clippy View PostSo, who's currently on the bench?
It's a bit dark in here and I'd like to know who's sitting next to me - to avoid any nasty surprises.
If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.Comment
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Just started a new 3 months, already been asked about 3 months in the new year. New role is not in the direction I want to go in, but hell invoice, invoice, invoice!Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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Nine and a half months.
Had only my third interview since the start of the year last friday. The seond one where the guy hadn't read my CV and wanted someone with skills that I don't have.
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After 4 months on the bench I've just turned down a 12 month gig 10 minutes from home
(on 75% of last rate mind)
Instead I've gone and done it. Plan B is up and running.
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off the bench
off the bench.
5 months and over 2,000 applications.
Great feeling telling pimps where to go.
end of 2010-2011 should be good IT predicted to grow 15%Comment
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Originally posted by Clippy View PostSo, who's currently on the bench?
It's a bit dark in here and I'd like to know who's sitting next to me - to avoid any nasty surprises.

Starting to get a bit bored now, after five weeks. Mrs F is using the time well and is now looking at moving house while I can go and look at them....Comment
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I thought Goa was the direction you wanted to go in???Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostJust started a new 3 months, already been asked about 3 months in the new year. New role is not in the direction I want to go in, but hell invoice, invoice, invoice!Comment
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