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    #11
    Leaving a contract in Glasgow the whole team came out for a leaving drink and the guy I sat next to apologised for leaving at 7ish as he had to look after his kids. The rest were there for as long as I can remember. Different world.

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      #12
      Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View Post
      WWNLUKS?

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        #13
        Originally posted by BigTime View Post
        Leaving a contract in Glasgow the whole team came out for a leaving drink and the guy I sat next to apologised for leaving at 7ish as he had to look after his kids. The rest were there for as long as I can remember. Different world.
        Normal after work behaviour in Glasgow. They are all legless after 7 anyway

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          #14
          I make it quite clear when I am on a contract, that as a contractor I do not want leaving cards, presents etc..
          I usually take a few people out for a pint or a meal, before I go but frankly leaving is part of being a contractor.
          I hand out a few business cards and bugger off out the door without a backward glance.
          I much prefer it that way.
          I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this

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            #15
            Originally posted by Pogle View Post
            I make it quite clear when I am on a contract, that as a contractor I do not want leaving cards, presents etc..
            I usually take a few people out for a pint or a meal, before I go but frankly leaving is part of being a contractor.
            I hand out a few business cards and bugger off out the door without a backward glance.
            I much prefer it that way.
            +1

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              #16
              I tend to go with the flow of the team and the gig. At one team they always had some cakes or biscuits on the table to tuck in so I bought cupcakes on on my last day. Others have been less social and just left with polite handshakes. I would do whatever makes me fit in I'm case other work comes up and I am the first person they think to call. Yes doing quality work should do that but if I was a good old boy as well people remember. Basically networking. I certainly wouldn't ailienate myself and end up be just other miserable contractor to be forgotten about quickly.
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                #17
                FTS
                Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                  I tend to go with the flow of the team and the gig. At one team they always had some cakes or biscuits on the table to tuck in so I bought cupcakes on on my last day. Others have been less social and just left with polite handshakes. I would do whatever makes me fit in I'm case other work comes up and I am the first person they think to call. Yes doing quality work should do that but if I was a good old boy as well people remember. Basically networking. I certainly wouldn't ailienate myself and end up be just other miserable contractor to be forgotten about quickly.
                  Exactly what I do.... They will call me back for sure

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                    #19
                    Pray they don't while you in a gig
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                      #20
                      Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post
                      My best was from Eurotunnel (French side) after my first ever contract.
                      I can imagine many places celebrating when you walk out the door.
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