Good work. Remember not to flush on your way out.
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Quitting a contract for the first time in 6 weeks
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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Why not accept the pay cut, continue to invoice and start looking for something else?
Once a new gig has been secured you can wave goodbye
Must be a better option than to sit on the bench, earning nought.Comment
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what if you can sit on the bench, enjoying the sun, perhaps doing some courses or enjoying your hobbies, safe in the knowledge that your skills are in demand and you can find work pretty quickly anyway?Originally posted by insur View PostWhy not accept the pay cut, continue to invoice and start looking for something else?
Once a new gig has been secured you can wave goodbye
Must be a better option than to sit on the bench, earning nought.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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For one enjoying the sun would mean having to leave the country.....Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Postwhat if you can sit on the bench, enjoying the sun, perhaps doing some courses or enjoying your hobbies, safe in the knowledge that your skills are in demand and you can find work pretty quickly anyway?Comment
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the sun's shining hereOriginally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostFor one enjoying the sun would mean having to leave the country.....And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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That's fine if a new contract can be secured quickly but never forget the old saying, "act in haste repent at leisure"Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Postwhat if you can sit on the bench, enjoying the sun, perhaps doing some courses or enjoying your hobbies, safe in the knowledge that your skills are in demand and you can find work pretty quickly anyway?Comment
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Why not drop your pants and bend over at the same time?Originally posted by insur View PostWhy not accept the pay cut, continue to invoice and start looking for something else?
Once a new gig has been secured you can wave goodbye
Must be a better option than to sit on the bench, earning nought.
Contracting: more of the money, less of the sh1tComment
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Originally posted by BigTime View PostBye bye big blue. BigTime don't do rate cuts. Surely the saucy co could have learned you that back at easter time. Bring on the bench.
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I acted in haste when I thought it was over before and took another contract. Having spent a long period with 2 contracts, I believe I'm due a bit of leisure.Originally posted by insur View PostThat's fine if a new contract can be secured quickly but never forget the old saying, "act in haste repent at leisure"Comment
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