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The Temp
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Actually to me "the temp" conjures up an image of a film title, with Jim Carey playing the part a temporary IT worker who constantly flips up, or maybe has some calamitous flirtations with office totty. -
Nothing wrong with that image... So long as they're late teens of course.Originally posted by magicbuttons View PostI took the professional route, smiled sweetly then complained about it on the internet. Of course I know I'm not permanent, but the word "temp" brings up images of teenage girls packing envelopes and making coffee.Proud owner of +5 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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Just respond with, "It's your pound, I'll be whoever you want me to be honey."
Lay back and think of England.
Disclaimer: Other countries and currencies are available.How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Good disclaimer.Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostJust respond with, "It's your pound, I'll be whoever you want me to be honey."
Lay back and think of England.
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I once met a girl from Heidelberg who said 'lay beck ent sink of Deutschland'.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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It was a Mayday call from a French ship: "Le bateau is sinking off Germany!"Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostGood disclaimer.
I once met a girl from Heidelberg who said 'lay beck ent sink of Deutschland'.Job motivation: how the powerful steal from the stupid.Comment
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Makes a change from 'Ach meine himmel, ya, ya, ya'.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostGood disclaimer.
I once met a girl from Heidelberg who said 'lay beck ent sink of Deutschland'.Comment
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Make discrete inquiries as to what happened with the previous guy in your job...Originally posted by magicbuttons View PostI have just been introduced to someone at my client site as "the temp". I don't quite know how to feel about this.Comment
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Scary! I prefer my clients to have low expectations. That way, they're not disappointedOriginally posted by gingerjedi View PostI was once introduced to the boss as the expert consultant who was going solve all the clients problems.
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i'm enjoying 'calamitous flirtations'Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostActually to me "the temp" conjures up an image of a film title, with Jim Carey playing the part a temporary IT worker who constantly flips up, or maybe has some calamitous flirtations with office totty.Comment
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I've always thought of myself as a temp.
Consultants work in hospitals, Contractors build houses, so I'm definitely a temp."Israel, Palestine, Cats." He Said
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