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From the point of productivity and cost you would think allocating a desk would be sensible. Instead I carry round a laptop and heavy files daily. Takes a bit of time to set-up and pack-up everyday. Not a major issue as long as I get paid for it....just don't like sharing one desk in a small...
Thanks for sharing. This place has a habit of firing people too. One went after just 3 weeks, another one disappeared soon after. Execs being pushed out. One nutter guy who is a compulsive liar and has done everything you can think of. Oh - I still don't have a desk. Funny thing is this is...
Thanks for the advice. I have trouble switching off my mind. Plus I do like to do things perfectly being a business analyst. Trying to curb my natural instincts. Would be interested in any tips!
Rising above it is hard. I don't have other contractors to laugh about it - as its also several contractors that are doing this. Have tried v hard to keep out of it - however, now I am getting caught up in it. Everyone is after saving their skins (permies) and manipulating situations and people...
Need cheering up - current place a nightmare - politics unbelievable - exec to all levels. All bitching about each other - every one else is incompetent - lots of finger pointing etc etc....:(
Yep! Have let a few contracts go as a result.
Key is to try and get the changes done before you start. This can be difficult as agents only seem to want to send contracts out at the last minute - so you start without a contract! But even then I've had no luck on this!:tumble:
I had a year off and was looking in the last downturn and eventually got a role at a charity. I did put the gap on my cv with travelling to explain it - which may help if you have not already done so.
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Its interesting to hear everyone's comments which seem all too familiar. Am working on a public sector project at the moment. Waiting for someone to realise that it is not a viable project. Ofcourse a few more consultancies will look at it before the decision to axe it is made.
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