Mind the gap

[threaded]

I've had the one where I've been put forward for a gig at a client I've worked at before. They've invited me in, and then been faced with some smart-arse who tries to say I've not worked their before. OK I may be on CUK a lot, so maybe should say 'billed' instead on 'worked'.

[Sysman]

I've had the one where I've been put forward for a gig at a client I've worked at before. They've invited me in, and then been faced with some smart-arse who tries to say I've not worked their before. OK I may be on CUK a lot, so maybe should say 'billed' instead on 'worked'.

It worked the other way once for me. Just because a salesman dragged me into a customer on the way to lunch one day, a year later that customer was convinced I was responsible for supplying the system which he wasn't happy with. I'd had absolutely nowt to do with it, but that didn't convince him.

[OrangeHopper]

A five year gig can easily become a six year gig.

By the way, some places do check references. I have just completed a couple for past colleagues.

[Pogle]

A five year gig can easily become a six year gig.

By the way, some places do check references. I have just completed a couple for past colleagues.

5 year gig!
I get bored after 5 months!

[Pinto]

5 year gig!
I get bored after 5 months!

My current contract is in its 14th year. Admittedly, the last 5 years have been a tad dull.

[Spacecadet]

5 year gig!
I get bored after 5 months!

WSS

One of the joys of contracting for me was an escape from the crushing tedium of working at the same company doing the same crap day in day out with no end in sight.
The thought of it still gives me the shivers

[OrangeHopper]

I would tend to agree. I generally only usually stick around for at most a couple of years. However, when you have experienced a longish period on the bench, you may be tempted to stick with something longer thereafter. Particularly if the work is sufficiently varied. Oh, plus I was able to work from home for three days of the week!