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Just a vent
Had a few multi-stage ones typically with Hedge funds where they want almost everybody bar the office moggy to weigh into the decision process. Also had one before Christmas that offered, accepted subject to contract and was thrashing out some amendments with assistance from B&C only for the...- BHicks
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Pimp claiming client requirement for maximum commute
This was my first thought tbh, since pimps have such a stellar reputation when it comes to these things. The joke was this "gentleman" had called me back. Part of me wonders "why bother" if only to trot out something that reeked of BS. Hey ho, perhaps he was having a slow day. :grin- BHicks
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Pimp claiming client requirement for maximum commute
However in this case we're talking about a 16 mile trip from SE London to SW London.- BHicks
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Pimp claiming client requirement for maximum commute
Eh?? Not seeing the correlation between commuting within London and whether a role is in or out? Maybe I should have told the pimp I ride a Motorbike so traffic? What traffic? :laugh- BHicks
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Pimp claiming client requirement for maximum commute
I did ask that and apparently no on call element. I did also suggest that the job posting should mention that "requirement" upfront given that it's of such importance (tongue firmly in cheek here).- BHicks
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Pimp claiming client requirement for maximum commute
So had a new one today. Applied for a contract position in London and get a call back from the agent. Virtually the first thing he asks is "Where do you live?". When I queried the rationale for that he claimed that the client isn't prepared to look at anybody whose commute is over an hour...- BHicks
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Potential gig with on-call element
Good to know. As it happens, the issue has self-resolved. I had a message from the agency asking me to give them a call. When I got in touch it turns out the client has requested not to proceed with the placement as apparently they took issue with the fact that B&C were involved and daring to...- BHicks
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Potential gig with on-call element
Thanks all for your comments. The comments re TOIL are timely since there's another potential gig on the horizon which is better ratewise but they're muttering about occasional weekend work with TOIL. Makes me wonder how that would work since that suggests falsified timesheets which isn't a...- BHicks
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Potential gig with on-call element
I've been offered a gig which has apparently has an on-call/weekend element. Allegedly this would be one week a month (or thereabouts). At the start of the process, the agent dropped an email which mentioned the remuneration for on-call which essentially boiled down to a fixed amount for just...- BHicks
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I just need to get two references ...
Thanks folks. Yeah I've been through enough pre-engagement screenings to know the score on those but every other one I've had before, has always been: Offer issued (conditional on successful screening etc). Not Initial reference check Offer issued I'll ask the agent to confirm in writing...- BHicks
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I just need to get two references ...
Had a fun variation on this earlier today. Had a multi-stage interview process with a well known IB (phone, followed by face to face). Clientco dragged heels on the post interview feedback (agent vaguely muttering about they think you'll get bored blah blah blah) and then today out of the blue...- BHicks
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Contracting in Luxembourg
Similar situation here. UK agency offering a 6 month contract with a client based in Luxembourg paying in Euros. To be honest, my first thought when I heard the description was why the hell aren't the agency shouldering the FX aspect seeing as they're getting a healthy slice on top? You can...- BHicks
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Agencies asking for previous contracting rates. What is your view?
I've taken to using the NDA approach which for at least a couple of my clients has been the case, there's a clause in there that stipulates I may not discuss any aspect of the contract with an unrelated 3rd party and that includes the rate. I then lighten the mood by telling the agent that I...- BHicks
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Overarchitected Projects
The one time I've seen a DI framework (Spring .NET) being used in a production system it was clear it had been massively over-engineered. The original author probably did it as a bit of CV enhancement and then cleared off. It was being used to implement a custom scheduled reporting solution... -
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Helping a friend of a friend get into C# - good "getting started" resource?
To add another ingredient into the mix DB wise. The last time I checked, Oracle licensing pretty much allowed you to download almost any of their products to install and use as long as it wasn't for commercial purposes. EG Home tuition etc, go right ahead. To take the sting out of it, they...
