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Morning Churchy - how's stuff?Originally posted by Churchill View PostGood morning all!
Morning CM!
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When I used to play football our fitness test was essentially being sober enough to see the other end of the pitch. Or if numbers were short then still be able to stand was the key selection criteria.Originally posted by HeliCraig View PostI am quivering at the thought.
Just so we're clear, that's not quivering with delight thenOriginally posted by HeliCraig View PostOr is it because OfficeIdiot (henceforth to be called OI for short!) is back.
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Morning, all.

Another day of surfing for jobs and then tidying the house, methinks.
Had an email last night for a job in Dubai but they will only pay for a return trip every three months. Suggested to the agent that I'd be interested if they would pay for one every month, and he's just said "You could come home once a month but it would come out of your own pocket."
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Hey FaQOriginally posted by TheFaQQer View PostMorning, all.
How long is the gig?Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostHad an email last night for a job in Dubai but they will only pay for a return trip every three months. Suggested to the agent that I'd be interested if they would pay for one every month, and he's just said "You could come home once a month but it would come out of your own pocket."Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?Comment
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6 months, plus extensions.Originally posted by voodooflux View PostHow long is the gig?
The trouble with having had so much time off sick last year is that I just don't want to work any more, so I'm very picky (which is not necessarily the best thing to be at the moment).
Rate isn't that good, but they will pay for accommodation. If I take off the costs that I incurred on the last gig, the daily rate on this one is still £130 a day (plus their accommodation) lower, and I have to incur a 9+ hour flight to get there.
Think I'll pass on it and see if there is something better out there. Part of me is still hoping that the last client will come to their senses, bite the bullet, swallow their pride and get me back in - better the devil you know and all that...Comment
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Have you been in touch with the last client since Christmas to get a feel for the situation?Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostThink I'll pass on it and see if there is something better out there. Part of me is still hoping that the last client will come to their senses, bite the bullet, swallow their pride and get me back in - better the devil you know and all that...Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?Comment
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