My old boss just phoned; I've done freelance work for him before and now he's called again and wants to chat about a project on Monday. Hmm, that cheers me up a bit!
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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
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Funny ole world innit.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostMy old boss just phoned; I've done freelance work for him before and now he's called again and wants to chat about a project on Monday. Hmm, that cheers me up a bit!
Fingers crossed Mich.
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Yep, hope for the best; good job I kept a good relationship with the old geezer when I left to go freelance.Originally posted by suityou01 View PostFunny ole world innit.
Fingers crossed Mich.
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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My first boss told meOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYep, hope for the best; good job I kept a good relationship with the old geezer when I left to go freelance.
"Don't tulip on people on the way up as you might need them on the way back down"

I am not implying anything about being on the way back down btw, just quoting my first boss.Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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He's right, and it shows up the idea of 'be an asshole and you'll earn more' as short termist and naïve. When business is a struggle it can be very helpful knowing people who like you.Originally posted by suityou01 View PostMy first boss told me
"Don't tulip on people on the way up as you might need them on the way back down"

I am not implying anything about being on the way back down btw, just quoting my first boss.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Be an asshole and you'll be an asshole. You might earn more but you can't buy friends, at least not the ones worth having.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostHe's right, and it shows up the idea of 'be an asshole and you'll earn more' as short termist and naïve. When business is a struggle it can be very helpful knowing people who like you.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Sure is true.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostHe's right, and it shows up the idea of 'be an asshole and you'll earn more' as short termist and naïve. When business is a struggle it can be very helpful knowing people who like you.Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostHe's right, and it shows up the idea of 'be an asshole and you'll earn more' as short termist and naïve. When business is a struggle it can be very helpful knowing people who like you.
Originally posted by doodab View PostBe an asshole and you'll be an asshole. You might earn more but you can't buy friends, at least not the ones worth having.
Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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