Are you Thick skinned ? Is this a contractor trait ?

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

I had a funny old day today.

first off, a good mate, permie at my current gig rang me at dinner time.
He had a row with another permie and slammed the phone down. Rang me, very upset.
So I bigged him up and told him he was right, etc (which he was btw)

After an hour of this , I thought 'fck it'

so I toddled off to the pub

got back home and Mrs EO comes home in floods of tears. problem at work, people being petty, etc, etc.

So I tells the missus to go back and stick the two fingers in. She says 'its ok for you. you are thick skinned'


I really want to help and stuff. But , ultimately, you just can't beat a 'FCK YOU' attitude

Totally get what you mean. I am the type of guy who will NEVER talk about others behind their back and if somebody every talks about me I couldn't give a t0ss. Being a contractor means you don't need to get involved in tulipty politics, gossip or any other tulip. Just invoice and carry on.....

[doodab]

I am quite sensitive. I rarely don't get on with people, but I did occasionally lose my temper and go a bit ballistic when I was younger, though these days I have it under control somewhat better.