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Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishing -
Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostI know. This is the first permy role I've seen that could be the one to take me out of contracting for good. It's just fairly senior, and I don't feel grown up enough.
I've near 24 years of contracting, and a permie job/interview would be a piece-of-pi55 compared to what I've had to deliver over the years (and the circumstances under which I'd have to do it.)
Seriously, 99% of contractors I've met could pi55 all over all the permies I've ever met trying to do the same job. You are probably the best candidate they've got - by a mile. Just relax and take it in your stride. Think and deliver like a contractor in the interview: CONFIDENT AND WITH NO HINT OF FEAR. I AM THE BEST. FOOK YEAH.nomadd liked this postComment
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Originally posted by nomadd View PostWhy not? Seriously.
I've near 24 years of contracting, and a permie job/interview would be a piece-of-pi55 compared to what I've had to deliver over the years (and the circumstances under which I'd have to do it.)
Seriously, 99% of contractors I've met could pi55 all over all the permies I've ever met trying to do the same job. You are probably the best candidate they've got - by a mile. Just relax and take it in your stride. Think and delivery like a contractor in the interview: CONFIDENT AND WITH NO HINT OF FEAR.
I can do confident and articulate. I reckon. If I can get through it without dry retching I will be v proud.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by nomadd View PostSeriously, 99% of contractors I've met could pi55 all over all the permies I've ever met trying to do the same job.Comment
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They already know you. If they want to spend the time interviewing you, they must be pretty sure you're up to it. And you almost certainly are. There will be bits you don't know for sure - but you'll learn. The same is true for everyone.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostThe salary and grading are what scare me, to be honest.
And grading? Like every other permie, you'll be bitching about how low your grade is come next years assessment.
Anyway...
About that "no knickers" thing you were mentioning: are you going for a thong instead?nomadd liked this postComment
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Originally posted by nomadd View PostThe salary should only scare you by it's smallness. If it isn't small, there is nothing to fear. My best year as a contractor was £234k. No-one in there right mind would offer me that as a permie, but I wouldn't be scared if they did (well, actually, I'd be scared for them.)
And grading? Like every other permie, you'll be bitching about how low your grade is come next years assessment.
Anyway...
About that "no knickers" thing you were mentioning: are you going for a thong instead?Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostThey already know you. If they want to spend the time interviewing you, they must be pretty sure you're up to it. And you almost certainly are. There will be bits you don't know for sure - but you'll learn. The same is true for everyone.
Go for it - and good luck
Originally posted by nomadd View PostThe salary should only scare you by it's smallness. If it isn't small, there is nothing to fear. My best year as a contractor was £234k. No-one in there right mind would offer me that as a permie, but I wouldn't be scared if they did (well, actually, I'd be scared for them.)
And grading? Like every other permie, you'll be bitching about how low your grade is come next years assessment.
Anyway...
About that "no knickers" thing you were mentioning: are you going for a thong instead?Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostNoted, ta both. I won't wear knickers!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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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostA skirt could still feasibly get stuck in a thong. Maybe no skirt would be a safer bet?Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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