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Wifi Antennas
Cut up an empty coke can cut the top of from one end then feather it (cut it into strip) at the bottom end make a hole and then pass the router antenna through it and fan out the strips.. and you have a DIY extra antenna which should boost signal strength. -
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Agent needing to see passport when they have already seen scans
In my current role, I appear in the Org chart but in a different colour as a 'contractor' as opoosed to permies. However, I still have to have 121s with my PM who is a perm. Also I'm mandated to attend all the organisation's events, forums etc. just like the perms and if any of the contracted...- Optimus
- Post #79
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Barclays Now
Oh Ok.. didn't realise that. In any case, I think I'll take the opportunity to work with them if it comes off.. see what the difference is between the financial sector and all the other place I've worked at!- Optimus
- Post #36
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Agent needing to see passport when they have already seen scans
To be honest it wasn't addressed to any one in particular; all I was saying is that if you have 'lived' and 'survived' IR35 then it would be great and deeply appreciated if you could share your knowledge. I definitely agree with you in terms of having 'real life' examples/experiences rather than...- Optimus
- Post #61
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Agent needing to see passport when they have already seen scans
And I'm totally lost... is it not possible to post some basic fundamentals re avoiding IR35 investigation? I came across a quetionaire once that gave you points for marketing, having other people work in the same LTD company as yourself etc.. the higher the points the less chances there were of...- Optimus
- Post #40
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Barclays Now
Oh well I'll be in the same boat as everyone else then.. :) But surely as a bank their financial year end will be March 13 rather than December 12??- Optimus
- Post #33
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Do you have just Professional Indemnity insurance or Public Liability too?
PI cover is more expensive of the two in any case and for a few more £s a month, it makes sense to go with PI+PLI. Hiscox do both for me.- Optimus
- Post #7
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Microsoft Visio and MS Project for Mac
Thanks for that, and you are right they are industry standard and I'm definitely comfortable with these.. so long as app functionality isn't compromised then I think I'll do what you suggest. Cheers -
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Barclays Now
Thanks NWP2C.. maybe I'll come up and tap you on the shoulder one day :)- Optimus
- Post #31
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Microsoft Visio and MS Project for Mac
Does anyone know if there is Visio or Microsoft Project avaialble for Mac? And if not, then is there an equivalent? -
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Nexus 7 Tablet
Tried to buy one today from John Lewis, but apparently they haven't got one till the 13/08... the deal is for them to allow 'others' (i assume some preferred retailer/retailers) to sell it for the frst week and then JL swings into action. I would have bought it from Google store, but just wanted... -
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Linkedin as Networking Site and Finding Opps
I agree in terms of being proactive and a while back I contacted people to find out if anything was avaialble out there and I'm not sure whether there genuinely wasn't anything out there or if it was easier for most of them to either ignore or say no!!!- Optimus
- Post #11
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Linkedin as Networking Site and Finding Opps
I think you are right in terms of proactive snooping on your interviewers/clients. Also just to say that I only have 9 friends on FB and most are my family etc.. I'm not a great fan of it and would rather put the effort in to maintaining Linkedin details.. at least it has the potential to...- Optimus
- Post #10
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Barclays Now
Thanks for this... so apart from process and no doubt the PMO or Programme Office, is there anything else that is a little peculiar compared to other commercial organisations? What about baisc things like having a crak with who you are sitting with or surfing the net at lunch time.. or is it...- Optimus
- Post #25
- Forum: Business / Contracts
