Being mediocre is more than I can dream of aspiring to.
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Does CUK only attract mediocre contractors?
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostYeah but I'm an ex-contractor now living my plan B.
Failed permie living in a shed.Comment
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Get a job you idle layabout.Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
Failed permie living in a shed.Hard Brexit now!
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WHSOriginally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostBeing mediocre is more than I can dream of aspiring to.+50 Xeno Geek Points
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"tulip hot, accomplished contractors" are those who invoice lots, avoid the bench, don't get too stressed and generally enjoy the contracting lifestyle. Actually being good at what you contract at will certainly help, but there are other skills that are very important too.
In other words, a technically rubbish developer (say) or hopeless project manager can still be an excellent contractor.Cats are evil.Comment
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If you are an ex-contractor surely your id should be terminated?Originally posted by sasguru View PostYeah but I'm an ex-contractor now living my plan B.Comment
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WHSOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostIf you are an ex-contractor surely your id should be terminated?
why would anyone but contractors/agents/hmrc hang out here?Comment
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