Anyone else noticed how the catch all excuse of "The Current Climate" has become the phrase of choice for the hard of thinking?
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
The Current Climate
Collapse
X
-
-
I'll tell you what I have noticed, a complete lack of "General Knowledge" amongst the younger generations!Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostAnyone else noticed how the catch all excuse of "The Current Climate" has become the phrase of choice for the hard of thinking?
-
they've got google apps for that now innitOriginally posted by SupremeSpod View PostI'll tell you what I have noticed, a complete lack of "General Knowledge" amongst the younger generations!Coffee's for closersComment
-
That's all well and good, and to be encouraged. However you'd think the dim f*ckers would remember what they've googled for future reference.Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postthey've got google apps for that now innit

Comment
-
Worse than that: I've seen the young ones in front of their PCs spending 15 minutes trying to remember stuff or wanting to know what something means, then finally asking me what do I think.
One emailed "Let me google that for you" link later, the deed is done.
Every day. Like Groundhog day.
Their lack of initiative is simply outstanding.If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
-
Well, enjoy it boys, as long as those young steeds are more busy baring their asses and pants and not studying computer science, the longer I can earna crustComment
-
Doing you out of a job?Originally posted by Zoiderman View PostWell, enjoy it boys, as long as those young steeds are more busy baring their asses and pants and not studying computer science, the longer I can earna crustComment
-
Your taxes go to supporting them.Originally posted by Zoiderman View PostWell, enjoy it boys, as long as those young steeds are more busy baring their asses and pants and not studying computer science, the longer I can earna crustComment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- IR35: IT contractors ‘most concerned about off-payroll working rules’ Feb 4 07:11
- Labour’s near-silence on its employment status shakeup is telling, and disappointing Today 07:47
- Business expenses: What IT contractors can and cannot claim from HMRC Jan 30 08:44
- April’s umbrella PAYE risk: how contractors’ end-clients are prepping Jan 29 05:45
- How EV tax changes of 2025-2028 add up for contractor limited company directors Jan 28 08:11
- Under the terms he was shackled by, Ray McCann’s Loan Charge Review probably is a fair resolution Jan 27 08:41
- Contractors, a £25million crackdown on rogue company directors is coming Jan 26 05:02
- How to run a contractor limited company — efficiently. Part one: software Jan 22 23:31
- Forget February as an MSC contractor seeking clarity, and maybe forget fairness altogether Jan 22 19:57
- What contractors should take from Honest Payroll Ltd’s failure Jan 21 07:05

Comment