Just been told I'm starting a 3 month contract on Monday, but the agent needs to dot the i's with the client. Not too bothered if it falls through (it's quite a hike across west London and the rate is sub 200) but at least it shows there are some contracts out there. On reflection I'd sooner be working come the darker days, so fingers crosssed.
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Agreed, we all know whats coming. Gold is up, house prices in freefall, job market slumping again already, public cuts on the way, VAT rise on the way,.......... I can't lookOriginally posted by MrMark View PostI'd sooner be working come the darker days
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This is a good time to be stashing the cash. I'm up for a new gig from Monday as well, but it isn't in the smoke.Comment
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What the hell is going on in the UK?Originally posted by MrMark View PostJust been told I'm starting a 3 month contract on Monday, but the agent needs to dot the i's with the client. Not too bothered if it falls through (it's quite a hike across west London and the rate is sub 200) but at least it shows there are some contracts out there. On reflection I'd sooner be working come the darker days, so fingers crosssed.
OK, 2009 was a bad year in Holland, but even the most junior testers fresh out of college were on 35 euros per hour.
If Britain's really that bad, why are you all still there?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Some of us have left the sinking ship.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhat the hell is going on in the UK?
OK, 2009 was a bad year in Holland, but even the most junior testers fresh out of college were on 35 euros per hour.
If Britain's really that bad, why are you all still there?
But I will come back 2012 maybe.Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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2008 was my bad year, and I actually rather like living in the UKOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhat the hell is going on in the UK?
OK, 2009 was a bad year in Holland, but even the most junior testers fresh out of college were on 35 euros per hour.
If Britain's really that bad, why are you all still there?I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
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Well yes, I'd rather like to live in the UK, somewhere like rural Warwickshire or Worcestershire, but if I can't earn a decent living there I'll stay here on the continent.Originally posted by Pogle View Post2008 was my bad year, and I actually rather like living in the UKAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Me too. It's awesome.Originally posted by Pogle View PostI actually rather like living in the UK
Life is short. One day, it's over.
You won't catch me working/living in some eastern European backwater.
Or Wales either for that matter.
/ducks for coverRule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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TopOriginally posted by MrMark View PostJust been told I'm starting a 3 month contract on Monday, but the agent needs to dot the i's with the client. Not too bothered if it falls through (it's quite a hike across west London and the rate is sub 200) but at least it shows there are some contracts out there. On reflection I'd sooner be working come the darker days, so fingers crosssed.
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I don't, but still have to wait another year to get the hell out. (all Mr N's fault)Originally posted by Pogle View Post2008 was my bad year, and I actually rather like living in the UK
Still gives me a year to check out properties in the Netherlands.
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