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Originally posted by gricerboy View Post... which just makes you lose the will to live? Excessive micro management, tons of tedious administrative tasks to do,
people who don't talk to each other except when talking about work (or Star Trek).Comment
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Originally posted by cnch View PostCompletely and utterly. In fact the contract I am currently on, but thankfully leaving is like that. I'm surprised the number of suicides hasn't increased in the past few months.
I have to say, I much prefer working for a small company - generally there are fewer procedures to follow, less administrative BS & less HR interference. Often you come in, are given a blank canvas and just told to get on with it. Downside I guess is for people who can't work without procedures and micromanagement but I'm a very independent worker so prefer it that way.
On reflection, I'd never want to work for current client co. again (large financial services provider in Swindon)Last edited by gricerboy; 21 June 2010, 10:32.Comment
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Originally posted by gricerboy View PostIt brings us back to the old big company vs small company argument.
I have to say, I much prefer working for a small company - generally there are fewer procedures to follow, less administrative BS & less HR interference. Often you come in, are given a blank canvas and just told to get on with it. Downside I guess is for people who can't work without procedures and micromanagement but I'm a very independent worker so prefer it that way.
On reflection, I'd never want to work for curtrent client co. again (large financial services provider in Swindon)Comment
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostDuly noted. You won't.Comment
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Originally posted by gricerboy View PostIt brings us back to the old big company vs small company argument.
I have to say, I much prefer working for a small company - generally there are fewer procedures to follow, less administrative BS & less HR interference. Often you come in, are given a blank canvas and just told to get on with it. Downside I guess is for people who can't work without procedures and micromanagement but I'm a very independent worker so prefer it that way.
From a design and working practices perspective all the big companies I've worked in have been very blank canvas for me.
When it comes to restrictive IT procedures then those can usually be made simpler by knowing who's arm to twist and when to do it, IT admin start being a bit more friendly when they know you've got their pay master on side.
Smaller companies usually mean I'm having to get on the server myself and make the changes!Coffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by gricerboy View PostIt brings us back to the old big company vs small company argument.
I have to say, I much prefer working for a small company - generally there are fewer procedures to follow, less administrative BS & less HR interference. Often you come in, are given a blank canvas and just told to get on with it. Downside I guess is for people who can't work without procedures and micromanagement but I'm a very independent worker so prefer it that way.
On reflection, I'd never want to work for current client co. again (large financial services provider in Swindon)Comment
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Originally posted by gricerboy View Post... which just makes you lose the will to live? Excessive micro management, tons of tedious administrative tasks to do,
people who don't talk to each other except when talking about work (or Star Trek).
Yes I have, it was with THALES, stay away for they are all mad."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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