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ftfyOriginally posted by russell View PostCongrats, I got offered 3 contracts all 50% increase on my last rate and offered an extension till 31/12/2040

then I woke up and realised I am on the bench in 1000 days.
You are RichardCranium and I claim my 5 sockies.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Well done.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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And a portion of onion rings please as well.Originally posted by NickFitz View PostThanks everybody, and congrats to k2p2 and Mr.W
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How did you manage that?
20% is a good increase. Were you on a poor rate to start with, a great negotiator, or genuinely wanting to leave when they needed you most?Originally posted by k2p2 View PostExcellent!
I got a 3 month extension today, and a nice 20% rate increase.
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Poor rate to start with unfortunately - it was only supposed to be an 8 week gig, or I wouldn't have considered it. Am in the fortunate position of having a reasonable warchest, so was quite prepared to walk. They did squeal a lot though, and I don't know how many times over the last two weeks I've heard the word 'recession'!Originally posted by MonzaMike View Post20% is a good increase. Were you on a poor rate to start with, a great negotiator, or genuinely wanting to leave when they needed you most?Comment
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Congratulations SirOriginally posted by NickFitz View PostContacted agent on Friday, interviewed this afternoon, start Wednesday
Crisis? What crisis?
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