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Recent content by weemster

  1. weemster

    "Can you work a bit longer please."

    Swings and roundabouts. I have had gigs where the client was happy to pay for you to work as many as hours as you liked ie 70+ hours per week. As for expecting you to do it and not offering to pay, time off in lieu then it risks becoming the norm. Tell him him to feck #ff.
  2. weemster

    Good permie salary for Australia?

    Regarding CXC's quote and details - can you expand a bit on things to look out for ? - On the testing front are you looking for resource at the moment - I am currently in Melbourne (Middle Park) ?
  3. weemster

    There's nothing like Australia

    Beautiful ! Beautiful ! Contracted in blighty for several years and have finally made the jump to contracting down under. Must say guys if anyone fancies it - it will be the best move you ever make :glasses
  4. weemster

    Computer Futures

    WHS
  5. weemster

    Can anybody recommend a good book?

    The girl with the dragon tattoo.
  6. weemster

    Santander - security checks - account lock out

    Had a security check automated call this morning from SantanTard......asking about certain payments on my business reserve account, which I must admit although a little annoying I dont mind. :smokin
  7. weemster

    Contracting in OZ

    Sorry...yes ! :ohwell
  8. weemster

    Contracting in OZ

    Heading off at the end of the year to :happy and spoke to my accountant about this. There are two issues here 1) you can keep trading via your ltd company i.e being paid by an aussie company for the tax year you left the uk only. 2) You effectively stop becoming a Uk tax payer and subsequently...
  9. weemster

    Old contractors.

    I most certainly hope not :smile
  10. weemster

    Contract in Paris, client in Ireland...pitfalls?

    What a great place to work and live for a few months, hope it all works out !
  11. weemster

    contracting gravy train only temporary until india takes over

    That said I am leaving the country :laugh
  12. weemster

    contracting gravy train only temporary until india takes over

    Been there with most companies who were going down the offshoring route and guess what it always came back. It will happen in certain industries but slowly and by then the people doing the work will realise they are getting :spank: and change the rates .
  13. weemster

    Contracting in Oz?

    Not yet Not yet but.............I am in the process of going out there for a stint ! :happy
  14. weemster

    Choirboys

    KUATB YOU GUYS :smokin

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