How's the bench these days?

[RichardCranium]

I'm just off to my new contract this morning

Congratulations! Don't work too hard - you'll set expectations.

Do be sure to report back on the standard of ClientCo food, the amount of tottage etc.

[MarillionFan]

Minestrone your link now makes perfect sense.

There is a mis-apprehension in life and on this site that all those who post here are contractors.

This is not the case. We have contractors, entrepeneurs, permies who used to be contractors, permies who want to be contractors and benchers who were once contractors or permies and think that they are in fact contractors. They are not. They are unemployed or those who need to get a grip and find a nice safe permanent role.

If you've had to apply to 600 odd positions before getting a contract only to find yourself benched less than a year later then there is a reason. The reason is you're not cut out for it. Move away from IT or take a safe job. Dressing gowns are for those on the dole.

Make a lifestyle change and stop flogging a dead horse.