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Luxembourg Opportunity
Done a search with no luck so.... Does anyone contract in Luxembourg that can't do the weekly commute from London? Flights from Liverpool / Manchester are a non starter so I'm wondering how others do it. Its looking like I'm gonna have to turn it down. Shame. Regards, fishslice- fishslice
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Harmony Remotes
We have the 900 Harmony and it is the best remote I have ever had. For me it replaces my TV, Sky+ HD, BluRay, Amp & Sonus remotes. Now I can watch Sky+ HD, Sky+ HD via Amp (Surround Sound), BluRay (automatically routes through to Amp and mutes TV as well) and Sonus Controller all accessed via... -
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IPhone 4 - Anyone Got One
Love my iphone 4 Love my iphone 4 Received mine on Wednesday. I was looking to upgrade my previous 32G S 32GB model to iphone 4 but none in store and O2 not taking orders via phone or web. Then on Monday O2 called me and advised that due to my current spend (contract £45 per month) they... -
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Email Storage - Best Approach
Not sure about AOL but when I used to do this (now use an exchange hosted solution) it all came down to telling Outlook to download all email using IMAP rather POP3. Try a search for AOL IMAP and see what that brings up. Also have a read of IMAP on wiki at the following: Internet Message... -
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calling project managers
Not sure why they would be having a problem. I have been a PM in and around Public Sector / Civil Service for many years now and always found roles through the existing jobserve, jobsite, cwjobes etc. That being said these have always been through agencies on PSL or SSL relationships. I would...- fishslice
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Agency - Have to use an "approved" Umbrella Company from their list
You could also try the following; 'Due to the number of brollies that have failed recently, will you be willing to guarantee any loss of earnings should the brollie you are contractually obligating me to fail?' If not then tell than to go jump. You are in a position of strength in that you...- fishslice
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If you are not getting interviews
I have about 1/2 dozen recommendations on my LinkedIn profile and I use a number of them on my CV in a subtle context - works very well for me as it also provides a validated reference (of sorts). These have not been requested but typically have been generated after I have recommended someone...- fishslice
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How do you handle an agent you suspect of pulling a fast one?
Reasons I would reduce my rate Reasons I would reduce my rate There are 2 questions here. What rate am I prepare to engage at? & What rate are the client prepared to pay? I have worked on contracts in the same sector but for different clients and the rate has swung between £350 & £500 per...- fishslice
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Working for Capita
...Leading on from my last post. Not sure they are that cut throat in my market. They are on a low margin (less than 10%) - and yes I know that as the PM who has sight of the re-charge. Basically they have a duty of care to provide value for money and at times therefore pay good rates but at...- fishslice
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Working for Capita
There is another public sector client in the NorthWest for whom Capita provide contract resource through their sole PSL agreement. Is the OP talking about contracting for Capita or through Capita to a 3rd party? I am currently contracting through Capita and find that their admin can be hit and...- fishslice
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CareFirst System Upgrade
Adult Social Services {shiver} Adult Social Services {shiver} Not implemented CareFirst but I have been the PM for one of the other Adult Social Services products and have a few war wounds from the challenge that is local government and social care. Wouldnt want to go into too much detail on...- fishslice
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Shall I set up a Linkedin Group?
Can't vote in Poll Can't vote in Poll newbie status stopping :emb me but have sent my join request.- fishslice
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Shaving, wet or dry?
Wet shave every time.... Wet shave every time.... ...but with oil. I use Somersets Extra Sensitive Oil from Sainsburys and would never go back to creams or foam. It says use three drops but I find about 6 or 7 is right for me. I was introduced to this over a year ago and no longer suffer... -
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PM Benchtime Duration
Thanks - judging by what everyone else is saying I feel very lucky. But following on from comments from BrownIssue and PM-Junkie - I have a damn good CV and interviewed well.- fishslice
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PM Benchtime Duration
Finishing this week and next gig already lined up with a 38% increase - kerching :smokin- fishslice
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