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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Normal after work behaviour in Glasgow. They are all legless after 7 anywayOriginally posted by BigTime View PostLeaving 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.Comment
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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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+1Originally posted by Pogle View PostI 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.
Although my Ltd likes to purloin a stapler on the way out.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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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.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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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.”Comment
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Exactly what I do.... They will call me back for sureOriginally posted by northernladuk View PostI 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.Comment
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I can imagine many places celebrating when you walk out the door.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostMy best was from Eurotunnel (French side) after my first ever contract.Comment
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