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Indeed - i've just accepted a renewal - even though i get itchy feet at this time of year. I've had the summer off for each of the last 3 years - just time to myself and with the family.Originally posted by TheBigYinJames View PostOf course. My usual excuse is "waiting for the solution to compile" - that gives me 5 minutes out of every 15 for.. um.. other things
On my last 3 weeks of a 12 month contract, apprehensive about the next one, but wanting a month off for a rest, but afraid that I might shoot myself in the foot by hanging around. Usual contractor anxieties.
Also, having to talk to agents again, it's like an old deep toothache that comes back again.
However, new house, new baby and new car means i have to keep in contract and it's better to renew than deal with agents - especially at the moSi posse, recte, si non, quocumque modo remComment
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#109400Originally posted by BrilloPad View Postbe nice? So who let Tay in then...
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Trouble is - it's really tedious posting from a phone!Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThat what happens when you dont drivel enough...
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They ran out of money. I would have renewed (again) if they'd offered it. They're getting in a new graduate to replace two seasoned C# developer contractors.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWere you offered a renewal? Fancied a change?Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.Comment
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That'll be funOriginally posted by TheBigYinJames View PostThey ran out of money. I would have renewed (again) if they'd offered it. They're getting in a new graduate to replace two seasoned C# developer contractors.
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Where is the fragrant and lovely CM?
(actually - if it really is 'that week' then i'd better be careful calling her fragrant and lovely - she will totally irrationally take offense and beat me within an inch of my life)Si posse, recte, si non, quocumque modo remComment
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I'll be keeping an eye on the insurance quote aggregator I've just built them. It's a horrific lash-up of XML, webservices and Guids.Originally posted by FiveTimes View PostThat'll be fun
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I do believe that arsenal are playing at home this week!Originally posted by Bear View PostWhere is the fragrant and lovely CM?
(actually - if it really is 'that week' then i'd better be careful calling her fragrant and lovely - she will totally irrationally take offense and beat me within an inch of my life)
(I think I am now first in line for the beating!)Comment
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