I shot myself in the foot...

[minestrone]

If any one in the place wants to act like a tosser it is better just to allow them the room to get on with it

[SueEllen]

OK, so he does that. Does that in any way, shape or form help this guy not be unemployed? No.

Does it have the potential to backfire when he's applying for a role somewhere and the guy interviewing used to work at the same company and had heard about how this particular contractor reacts to a benching. Yes.

Seems to me a very narrow shortsighted 'win' with the potential for a huge loss.

Also Im forever reading on here about how we are so much better than permies because we work harder and are more professional. Then we have garbage like sticking escort calling cards in his jacket pocket? Uh huh ........

You are presuming that he gets caught.

If you are going to play tricks on people either make them open and do them on people who can take a joke OR don't get caught.

[AngelOfTheNorth]

You are presuming that he gets caught.

If you are going to play tricks on people either make them open and do them on people who can take a joke OR don't get caught.

Well it doesnt sound like this is the sort of guy who can take a joke considering theyve been at loggerheads for the past few months so that blows theory A.

And for theory B on not being caught ....... hmmm, escort cards mysteriously appear in your coat pocket the day that the contractor youve been at loggerheads with for months leaves .......... you don't need to be Einstein do you?

[MarillionFan]

Well it doesnt sound like this is the sort of guy who can take a joke considering theyve been at loggerheads for the past few months so that blows theory A.

And for theory B on not being caught ....... hmmm, escort cards mysteriously appear in your coat pocket the day that the contractor youve been at loggerheads with for months leaves .......... you don't need to be Einstein do you?/

Einstein was into bondage & madams. Not a lot of people know that.

[TykeMerc]

There is an irony to all this actually.

He stated 'If we can have you back like you were a few months ago, I would welcome you with open arms'.

So basically, not questioning anything he did.

I should have just let him get on with it really shouldn't I

In short. Yup!

[jimjamuk]

well the sun's out - take a day off and tell them your at an interview

[AngelOfTheNorth]

well the sun's out - take a day off and tell them your at an interview

Yes good advice ......... knowing youre about to unemployed in a few weeks, do your best to ensure you earn as least money as possible in the time in between.

[Mich the Tester]

Been at Client Co for just over 2yrs, and just been given 4wks notice :-(

Recently changed team leaders and the new one has the man management skills of a gibbon on crystal meth.

Have been having a running battle with him for a few months, this week been off with a badly sprained ankle, and because I didn't ring in the day I went to the A&E, have been served 4wks notice.

Anybody had a similar incident? Any advice?

Never give an arsehole ammunition.

Move on and be glad you're not a permie under his 'leadership'.

[Drewster]

Yes good advice ......... knowing youre about to unemployed in a few weeks, do your best to ensure you earn as least money as possible in the time in between.

A very good point - well made!

Its such a joy to have serious advice again........

Hello AOTN.... I've missed you!!

[fullyautomatix]

Yes good advice ......... knowing youre about to unemployed in a few weeks, do your best to ensure you earn as least money as possible in the time in between.

AOTN, just wondering, if you are in contract and got an extension as well, how come you are busy posting on here on a working day during working hours ?

Just wondering...