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Meeting birds on the internet
Interested in bicycles and keen on coconut dipped mallow treats? :smile http://www.tunnock.co.uk/snowball.html -
I like hats
Pucka Indiana Jones Hat? http://www.thinkgeek.com/apparel/hats-ties/a67f/ Have to admit I'm tempted :) -
What do agents do on a Monday?
All 3 of the agents I'm dealing with about jobs at the moment are female and surprisingly all of them are very pleasant and easy to deal with. When I got an offer on Friday for one of the roles and mentioned it to another agent she did admittedly try a very artless "which company did you say... -
Another permie job opportunity…..
I'm a bit concerned about the following that landed in my email.. Not just because it's not my kind of job (or money for that matter) but that it's from Wilmslow Telecoms whatever that is.. Is your name Sharlene then Wilmslow? --- REGIONAL SALES - Networks Either MIDLANDS or the NORTH WEST... -
Bikes
When Boris is Prime Minister it will be! :eek I got out on mine at the weekend for the first time in ages, did about 3 miles on Sat & another 5.5 on Sun, mostly off road etc, great fun! Another vote for Wiggle for accessories here, bought my hybred from a place in Crowthorne. I always try and... -
That Irish Ice Maiden and the Lady McBeth Ginger from The Apprentice
Anyone notice the 'good jewish boy' crossing himself on the way into the boardroom..? -
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Am I being unwise?
I shall be making full use of that of course. Have lined up several things which should get that kicked off & will be using the leaflets as well. I'm not looking to get rich doing this, just get a very modest amount of money out of it to keep the wolf from the door while I try to get a... -
Am I being unwise?
Depends on the chap around your corner I guess :) I think people split into roughly two groups, some prefer a big company, some don't. A lot of the people I speak to (middle to retirement age, the market I'm aiming for) about this kind of thing vastly prefer to have someone recommended and to... -
Am I being unwise?
I prefer to think of them as a minor competitor :) Geek Squad, Dell's Presto, and PC World's Tech Guys are more credible with more experience. Fortunately most people have only heard of PC World, and then they're only really aware of their counter service. Most people don't want to hump a PC... -
Am I being unwise?
I can see where you're coming from, and seriously doubt anyone would want to buy one, but I only mention it because it was suggested to me in the 1st place by a couple of other people. All I'm really interested in is making a few quid to cover the mortgage, however it's worth not forgetting... -
Am I being unwise?
It *is* a Plan B, and is really just designed to tick things over until I secure a contract. If I get a contract next week, then great, if it takes another 2 months then it will help stop me going broke. I know a fair bit about on-site services from the management side & come from the technical... -
Am I being unwise?
People's lack of willingness to spend money won't surprise me, neither will their lack of gratitude :) I see Dell charge £89 for a home visit, and PC World charge £69.99 (and you have to bring the PC to them!) and you have to pay both for parts on top, so as a sole trader I can undercut them... -
Am I being unwise?
With my partners income and another income that we have I only need the Plan B to pull in £500-£600 a month to survive indefinitely while I wait for a contract. Have enough in the bank to limp along until the Plan B starts earning in the meantime.
