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    Amsterdam Accommodation

    This hotel was often frequented by colleagues I contracted with at ABN Amro. I like the bar and restaurant, but have never stayed there myself (I live 10 mins away). It is a good area (Amstelveen by the Forest - Amsterdamse Bos) with easy connections to Amsterdam via public transport. Don't...
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    Junior PM Interview

    My advice is prepare a list of questions to ask in order to get an appreciation of the role and the organisation, e.g.: Ask them to talk you through the role (or potential roles) available Do they have a central PMO What methodologies do they use (i.e. Prince and ITIL) What Project...
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    Should I stay or should I go

    Option 2 because close to home so commuting costs will be less and you can save more for when it eventually finishes.
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    The Cr@ppest Interview Questions; Your nominations please

    The worst opening questions I was ever asked were: Them - "Well Ms. Smith please talk me through your CV" Me - "I'm not miss smith" :mad: Them - "oh who are you then?" Me - "Provided name" Them - "oh, Ms. Smiths CV is much better suited than yours - why are you here?" Me (Walking through...
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    Gran Canaria

    Don't forget your puncture kit!!!!
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    Gran Canaria

    Lanzarote is by far the nicer of the Canaries and providing you don't stay in Puerto del Carmen (Blackpool on Steroids) you will have a tranquil stay. Playa Blanca is the quietst and nicest resort, with Costa Teguise another slightly busier option. Have been numerous times for some winter...
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    Is Britain better now under Labour ?

    To be honest if New Labour ever get replaced, or Blair ever quits (or ceases to exist) I would consider moving back. Rumours of his possible demise have already allowed me to consider relocating to Southern Ireland - only a stones throw away!!
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    Is Britain better now under Labour ?

    Just wondering where the "I don't really give a damn because I've already left the UK" button is? :banana:
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    Cardiff hotels Q

    Looks like we think the same :yay:
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    Cardiff hotels Q

    Have you tried www.laterooms.com ? I usually use them when I encounter problems of this type, and they appear to have plenty of availability in Cardiff.
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    Help please - contract termination

    I had to sue an agency several years ago and took the legal route with representation by a firm of Solicitors specialised in Contract and Commercial Law. The outcome was that the agency had to settle and additionally had to pay all of the costs. Also, since the agency/employment business have...
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    moby

    The Sony Ericsson 600i looks good for your needs. Lots of memory, quite compact and no camera with lots of business functions.
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    Just for sh!ts and giggles. Netherlands €550/day Utrecht

    Hi Angela, I am a contractor who lives (and sometimes works) in the Netherlands. Your net pay will be based on the package used by the company you work through, and most Dutch Clients prefer their contractors to use Dutch Umbrella companies for payroll, and your Client, or Employment...
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    Contractor UK Forum - Summer Tour

    What about one for the Daleks: http://www.doctorwhoworld.org.uk/forum/ :rollin: :rollin: :rollin: :rollin: :rollin:
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    Worst customer service..

    Dutch utilities companies (especially NUON)

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