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Recent content by Bazza

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    So, what time do you have to get up??

    Comments not meant to be sly - my attempt at humour. :)
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    So, what time do you have to get up??

    I have 2 young kids and as a consequence rarely get more that 6-7 hours sleep. Try going to bed earlier and eating better will help. If you smoke, then give up, if you drink a lot, then cut down. Alternatively, you could sign on the dole and stay in bed all day. This will ensure you get...
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    Perm to contracting - Advice needed for Java developer!

    I live in East Anglia, but will be looking for contracts in London - which is where I currently work. Although, I am prepared to work pretty much anywhere really (within reason).
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    Perm to contracting - Advice needed for Java developer!

    I agree with what you are saying - - I work with a java/opensource evangelist who has a big downer on microsoft, I keep telling him that his principles are all very well, but they won't pay the rent. I don't really give a toss one way or the other what I develop in. .Net is one on my list to...
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    Perm to contracting - Advice needed for Java developer!

    What? Switch from j2ee to .Net?
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    Perm to contracting - Advice needed for Java developer!

    I hear what you are saying, but as I am the sole breadwinner and have 2 kids, a wife and 3 mortgages, I think it would be a bit foolish to jump in feet first without weighing up the risks. It's not a case of not being able to cope with the risks, but knowing what the risks are - no point in...
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    Perm to contracting - Advice needed for Java developer!

    Many thanks for all replies - particularly those on how to handle the the notice period situation. Bazza
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    Perm to contracting - Advice needed for Java developer!

    Hi, I am currently in a reasonably comfortable perm position, however I am a bit sick of the office politics and as I have been at my company for nearly 7 years, I want a change. I am thinking of going contracting to a) hopefully earn more money, b) have the ability to be more flexible on...

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