Just wanted to get everyones view of this , as I think there is decent in the ranks.
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31Dead Im getting out and going permanent now3.23%1Great, Im sticking it until I retire74.19%23Not as good and Im thinking of going permanent soon6.45%2OK , but I will be mixing permanent and contract work from now16.13%5The poll is expired.
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... a necessary pain but it is:
* easier to protect yourself from bastard emloyers
* easier to provide for your family reliably and still have time for them
* harder but more rewarding
I just lasted ONE day in a perm job before I walked.Serving religion with the contempt it deserves... -
dissentOriginally posted by BitbucketJust wanted to get everyones view of this , as I think there is decent in the ranks.
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This is not a personal rant at you Wendigo, just in general,Originally posted by wendigo100dissent
(I assume, unless you have something else in mind)
can people please get over the spelling, grammar thing, it's starting
to get a tad boring. WWW.GETOVERIT.COMComment
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No.Originally posted by lORD lUCANThis is not a personal rant at you Wendigo, just in general,
can people please get over the spelling, grammar thing, it's starting
to get a tad boring. WWW.GETOVERIT.COM
hthWe must strike at the lies that have spread like disease through our mindsComment
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I'd rather you got over the poor spelling and grammar thing. That's far more annoying.Originally posted by lORD lUCANThis is not a personal rant at you Wendigo, just in general,
can people please get over the spelling, grammar thing, it's starting
to get a tad boring. WWW.GETOVERIT.COMComment
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Why is "going permie" the only alternative? What about our Plan Bs? I don't plan to stay contracting for ever, but I won't go permie <*spit*> if I can possibly help it.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Yes I agree that going permie is not the only alternative, although I'm still looking for a plan b (what else can a toy Dalek to do) Any suggestions? Would be interesting to hear about some forum contributors plan B'sOriginally posted by MordacWhy is "going permie" the only alternative? What about our Plan Bs? I don't plan to stay contracting for ever, but I won't go permie <*spit*> if I can possibly help it.
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It wouldn't, believe me!Originally posted by inflatable dalekWould be interesting to hear about some forum contributors plan B's
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My mortgage and car will be paid off by dec this year so I am planning to go and work in the Maldives as a surfing/windsurfing instructor. Food and acomm. is free and I get paid £80 week. Quite a drop in salary, but at least I won't have to take the tube everyday!Comment
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