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I've never had any trouble getting used to doing no workOriginally posted by Alias View PostI'm still getting use to this lifestyle

It's having the opportunity to do reasonably interesting work for a good rate, thus allowing periods of doing no work without actually starving, that really makes life worth living
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I do understand it...just hard to change a mindset thats been engraved for so long...it will happen...Originally posted by NickFitz View PostI've never had any trouble getting used to doing no work
It's having the opportunity to do reasonably interesting work for a good rate, thus allowing periods of doing no work without actually starving, that really makes life worth living
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I don't think I could handle being perm ever again. I hate the idea of there being no end in sight. I like the variety that comes with contracting.Comment
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but I reckon it'll fizzle out as its a startup and they work out I'm not a sit and wait kinda guy...I actually like to achieve my objectives...
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I suppose being the boss rather than being bossed wouldn't be as badOriginally posted by Alias View PostYes I know, directorship with stocks and shares etc...
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Dont think I would treat it as a perm...more a contract where the end is when I say (approx 2 years)...Originally posted by NickFitz View PostI don't think I could handle being perm ever again. I hate the idea of there being no end in sight. I like the variety that comes with contracting.Join IPSEComment
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