Just got off the phone with an agent I've worked with a couple of times before. He confirmed what I've been thinking, it's busy out there. Lots of work around at the moment.
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Looking forward to inspecting your purple uluva on Friday!Originally posted by mudskipper View PostThank you for asking. Yep, doing OK - dosed up on paracetamol and ibuprofen so feeling almost human.
If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Ah yes, the only reason I use a Mac is because it's pretty. Witness the radiant beauty of the native applications:Originally posted by norrahe View PostIndeed, I don't feel the need to buy expensive pretty things ( unless it involves food or wine).

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Trust me Nick, there's no convincing Norra that they're actually useful tools. As far as she's concerned they're shiny paperweights that sheep buy.Originally posted by NickFitz View PostAh yes, the only reason I use a Mac is because it's pretty. Witness the radiant beauty of the native applications:

Of course, she's no sheep with her Android phone. Baaa! Baaa!Comment
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Yeah.Originally posted by Bunk View PostJust got off the phone with an agent I've worked with a couple of times before. He confirmed what I've been thinking, it's busy out there. Lots of work around at the moment.
That R*ch*rd J*yc* character has found me another mechanical design role.
This one's in Newport.
And Permie.
Still dunno anything about mechanical CAD.
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I wonder if the ZeitFiat is fixed yet.
I shall phone up tomorrow & enquire.
Best not to rush these things.
Too late for me to get there before 5 anyway.Comment
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In other news, they've been testing the fire alarms.
Which they've duly borked.
So we're perfectly safe unless the place catches fire.
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Fingers crossedOriginally posted by zeitghost View PostI wonder if the ZeitFiat is fixed yet.
I shall phone up tomorrow & enquire.
Best not to rush these things.
Too late for me to get there before 5 anyway.
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