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    Originally posted by Gonzo View Post
    But we have been trying to get a project up and running for the client which would have set me up nicely until next summer, but the sponser doesn't like me and thinks I am too expensive, so my the number of days for me in the plan are steadily getting reduced to zero.
    My first contract, I argued with the Solution Architect (who was just plain wrong, and ignored my recognized expert advice). Gradually, the work for me got less and less, at which point he said "what are we paying this guy for?" and they terminated the contract with immediate effect.

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      Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
      You need to put spaces in there occasionally or it doesn't work.
      You mean ... a banana split?!

      Ahem. I'll get my coat.
      Drivelling in TPD is not a mental health issue. We're just community blogging, that's all.

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        Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
        My first contract, I argued with the Solution Architect (who was just plain wrong, and ignored my recognized expert advice). Gradually, the work for me got less and less, at which point he said "what are we paying this guy for?" and they terminated the contract with immediate effect.

        I suspect most people that have been contracting a while will have similar stories. Despite the frustrations, it is still better than being a permie.

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          Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
          Good evening, I passed 500 TPD earlier this evening
          I saw.

          Well done (again )
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            Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
            My first contract, I argued with the Solution Architect (who was just plain wrong, and ignored my recognized expert advice).
            Solution Architects and Technical Design Authorities are always wrong. They are techie permies that have outlived their ability to do their job. It's sad, but they should really be put down, it's the only humane thing to do with them. Wandering about, dribbling, making the place smell. It's not fair on them and it's not fair on us.
            Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
            Gradually, the work for me got less and less, at which point he said "what are we paying this guy for?" and they terminated the contract with immediate effect.
            Such is contracting. Hey ho and tiddley pom.
            Drivelling in TPD is not a mental health issue. We're just community blogging, that's all.

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              Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post
              Thanks

              You're not far off the 6K mark now
              Something tells me that it will go tonight...
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                Originally posted by Gonzo View Post
                I suspect most people that have been contracting a while will have similar stories. Despite the frustrations, it is still better than being a permie.
                Frustrating as it was my first gig. But I walked into something better paid the following week.
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