Rules of contracting

[Chaffinch]

MF has a link to the perfect site for you.

Are you going to constantly follow me around like a bad smell?

I do hope not, it's nice to be nice and one is trying SO hard to be nice ..........

[eek]

Are you going to constantly follow me around like a bad smell?

I do hope not, it's nice to be nice and one is trying SO hard to be nice ..........

Well some decent aftershave should solve that problem.

If you notice elsewhere I do at times provide helpful replies. The problem is that its easy to tack a babyish attack on you and you always rise to the bait.

I know its foolish but it passes the time which is why we are here.

[craig1]

Back on the list, I think we're at 7...

#7 Deliver something to an outstanding quality early in your contract, even if it's just the documentation/scoping work, especially if everyone else around you are timewatching slackers. You can ride the credibility of that for at least three months until you can deliver bigger things. It's amazing how an early demonstration of competence can follow you through your career.

[Chaffinch]

Well some decent aftershave should solve that problem.

If you notice elsewhere I do at times provide helpful replies. The problem is that its easy to tack a babyish attack on you and you always rise to the bait.

I know its foolish but it passes the time which is why we are here.

Noted

and fair enough

[Chaffinch]

Noted

and fair enough

#8

May I suggest paying HMRC on time? (just to keep them from sniffing)

[craig1]

#9 Apply the Scotty Principle at all times.

[DodgyAgent]

Trust all recruitment agents, give up your references without waiting to be asked or told.

[ThomasSoerensen]

Don't screw the crew.

[bobspud]

Back on the list, I think we're at 7...

#7 Deliver something to an outstanding quality early in your contract, even if it's just the documentation/scoping work, especially if everyone else around you are timewatching slackers. You can ride the credibility of that for at least three months until you can deliver bigger things. It's amazing how an early demonstration of competence can follow you through your career.

I think that should be made rule number one. It kills two birds with one stone. It gets you a guaranteed extension proving to all future clients that you are not a knob. And it sets you aside from the whining permies that all sit there coveting your cash.

[alreadypacked]

#10 Cover your ass, always document silly decisions*.

(other people have made)