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What achievements gained whilst on bench?
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Bazza gets caught
Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
CUK University Challenge Champions 2010 -
Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostYou should see a doctor, because I think that means you might be hollow.

Coffee keyboard moment!I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
Pogle is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
CUK University Challenge Champions 2010
CUK University Challenge Champions 2012
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bit of a sarky bar steward aren't you?Originally posted by Jeebo72 View PostWhilst on the bench for 12 months I've earned £550 a day doing work for some multi-nationals.This default font is sooooooooooooo boring and so are short usernamesComment
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Became ITIL v3 Expert.
Passed ISEB Green IT qualification.
Suffered the indoctrination of the ISEB Green IT course.
Set up a proper business.
Seen all the episodes of Dangerman.
Learnt to fly a Radio Controlled plane.
Signed up for an Exec MBA starting soon.
Got Govt funding for 60% of the Exec MBA.
Holiday in Malta.Comment
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Keep meaning to do that, from what I've read electric is the way to go but all the old farts at the local club turn their noses up at such modernity.Originally posted by Tingles View PostBecame ITIL v3 Expert.
Passed ISEB Green IT qualification.
Suffered the indoctrination of the ISEB Green IT course.
Set up a proper business.
Seen all the episodes of Dangerman.
Learnt to fly a Radio Controlled plane.
Signed up for an Exec MBA starting soon.
Got Govt funding for 60% of the Exec MBA.
Holiday in Malta.
Looking at big choppers too.
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Are you sure you want to advertise that.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostLooking at big choppers too.Comment
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Perfectly innocent, it's your dirty mind.Originally posted by conned tractor View PostAre you sure you want to advertise that.
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Possibly jealousy.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostPerfectly innocent, it's your dirty mind.
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Last year on the bench I rebuilt a pair of S2000 rear brake calipers. Who else can claim that?Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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