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Recent content by Xil3
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Managing a good friend (got him hired)
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Managing a good friend (got him hired)
Thanks guys - I agree with everything that was said. I'll need to have a sit down and really think this through. I even had a chat with my dad about this (he knows this guy), and he even told me not to hire him... but I did anyways... Well, I guess I'm learning my lesson now. -
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Managing a good friend (got him hired)
Wasn't sure where to ask this really, so thought I'd throw it up on here, since this is pretty much the forum I read most often. Basically, I got hired as a manager at this new job (which required me to move from England to Canada). They also asked me if I knew anyone else for the job, which... -
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unpaid invoices
Wait... so you were working through an agency, and not directly for the client? In that case the agency HAS to pay you as per the contract (assuming you had one). Didn't you get the client to sign timesheets? Or am I misunderstanding the situation?- Xil3
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Having No Holidays - Is that Sustainable
I think I've been spoiling myself, but last year I had about 5 months worth of holidays. I find that I need a holiday after about 3 months of work - maybe it's the dreadful weather in London? Who knows...- Xil3
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Need some advice on getting into contracts - which certification
Some of the people are being a bit harsh on here. In all honesty, just take the certs - they'll definitely help you get your foot in the door. Your best bet is to start applying (after attaining the certs) before you get to England, and as soon as you land an interview, jump on a flight and...- Xil3
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Recruitment agencies in UK that recruit for Europe?
Very true... my bad.- Xil3
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Recruitment agencies in UK that recruit for Europe?
I was just curious if anyone knows of recruitment agencies in the UK that recruit for contracts in Europe (minus UK). For instance, I was looking for contracts in Spain, Italy, etc. I've had a few agents email me about jobs in Gibraltar, but just curious if there was any one agency that...- Xil3
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Progression towards Project Management...
Not all developers are the same though. I wouldn't say that I'm a stereotypical developer.- Xil3
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Progression towards Project Management...
I guess that answers my question. :happy- Xil3
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Progression towards Project Management...
I wanted to get a few opinions before I make a critical decision... The decision is whether I want to take a Senior PHP Developer role, or a Technical Analyst role, and which one will lead me closer to getting a Junior Project Management position in the near future. Personally, I think that...- Xil3
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Moving into project management
You're clearly as dumb as you are ignorant. I never said I couldn't manage the money... the issue was that I wasn't aware of the system here, as I was new to the country. Although, I'll admit one thing (something you'd obviously be too proud to do)... I was wrong to think that the banks should...- Xil3
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Moving into project management
Temper temper Mr. hypocrit... You've got me all wrong again, but that's alright. Arguing with you is like beating a dead horse, which I'm not prepared to do. And yes, we have bumped heads in another thread in the past, but I'm not going to dig that up as well. When you refered to "us proper...- Xil3
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Moving into project management
I don't apply for positions that I can't do... As always, you're the first to post a negative and judgemental comment. Next time please read the whole ******* thread before sharing your thoughts...- Xil3
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Moving into project management
Yeah, my plan was to exagerate a little bit... but only after I get a firm understanding of some concepts. So, I'm going to wait until I get my PRINCE2 certification before I start applying (which should be in mid April). Thanks for that though. :)- Xil3
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