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Cancel holiday? I dont think so
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostAren't I forgiven for newbie questions yet ?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostNo, but we'd still be living in stone age.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Durbs View PostSadly, i've worked with people who wouldn't think twice about cancelling a family holiday if the job required it.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostAsk them whether they think they'll get a second chance to bring up their kids. Bloody idiots.Comment
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Originally posted by craig1 View PostIn my experience it's mainly permies being pressured to show "loyalty" to a company that wouldn't hesitate to throw them into a skip 10 seconds after their Bob replacement signed on in Bangalore.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I get round this by having so little impact on the performance of the company that my absence makes zero difference....Comment
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Originally posted by Durbs View PostSadly, i've worked with people who wouldn't think twice about cancelling a family holiday if the job required it.
if I were given the choice between retaining a contract and taking my kids on a booked holiday that they were looking forward to then i'd be straight down Boots to get the factor 50.
My importance chart
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To be honest, its a principal thing also. Client should be aware that his piss poor organisation does not constitute an emergency as the saying goes.Last edited by psychocandy; 21 September 2011, 15:04.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by k2p2 View PostOffer a sub.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostGreat idea, bring in a new person for a critical phase of the thing you've been working on.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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