I can't offer any advice. I would suggest that having a structured day, helps considerably. Otherwise, you can spend all day pressing F5 and working yourself into a negative spiral.
Recruiters are usually able to pickup up desperation, victimhood and other traits indicating poor attitudes....
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Just wait until the ultimate contractors appear.
These guys are always in a contract on £1000pd+, never out of work because they have super-niche skills that no one in the world can learn or replicate. They also have a client list, who call them up every few months because they are just...
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Just got back from the gym. Feeling strong. Hope you guys had a good evening. Some proper weirdos in here, getting stressed about a few words on the internet. 😀...
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I was going to go to the gym but looks like I might need popcorn for the thread 😀
Seriously though, weather is great, why not just go for a run or something?
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It's a job. Your getting paid. Everything else is just nose. 😀...
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I live in London. If you want to see class structure, no better place. I ride my bike around regents park. The flat and houses cam range from £10m - £500m.
At that price range, they have drivers, nannies and housekeepers all very visible.
At the same time, there are people...
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Their country, their laws. Don't break them and everything is fine. There is a reason why it's a low crime, safe environment. 😀
They also want everyone in the office. No it's or buts. Think they worked out, office space would be not be rentable if people were allowed to work from home....
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Dec-Feb is quite nice in Dubai, Abu Dhabi. Not sure the current wife will approve of another wife though 😀
I have an M5 currently which does 500miles per year. I frequently get people knocking on the door asking me to sell it.
458 or GT3 would be great, however I suspect,...
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I have to say this latest, deep, downturn has got me thinking about retirement more so. Market looks like it will take a few years to truly return.
Seriously looking into buying a place in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Somewhere warm where I can ride my bike and relax a little.
Second...
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29% less developer jobs.
2013 levels of employment.
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