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[unixman]

Just a rant about my current experience with a recruitment agency.

Arranged my interview for a 8 months role, offered the role for 4 months and signed the contract. All done, agreed the joining date of 2nd Nov.

I have given the notice to my current client of two weeks on last Monday.

Today recruitment agency called and informed that client has cancelled the contract, so no joining now. Now what to do...Nothing? I believe.

This situation is unfortunate and rare. If you have been nice to your current client, and you have made them understand the reasons for your attempt to leave, they will likely have you back, at lease for 1 renewal.

[psychocandy]

Only if you've got a cheap house even in Wales

I will admit houses seem to be a bit cheaper in some parts of wales.

Mine is not small - not huge either but bigger than some. 4 bed detached worth about £250K. About £120K outstanding if I remember correctly....

I got a very good tracker deal a few years ago which I'm sticking with. Even with additional borrowing a few years its only £700/month I think so yes JSA for three months does pay 1+ month of the mortgage.

Last time I did ask the jobcentre people if they fancied giving me £75 a week and paying my mortgage but they said no. Pity.

[MicrosoftBob]

Maybe in Wales.

Only if you've got a cheap house even in Wales

[psychocandy]

FTFY

OK maybe. Perhaps I should say money to pay my mortgage which can instead pay for my holiday maybe

But nope still dont feel guilty about claiming. Thought I felt a twinge for a moment but it was nothing....

[MrMarkyMark]

FTFY

£75 a week = 75*52/12 = £325 a month. Three months on the bench = £975 = Payment towards my expensive holiday.

[northernladuk]

Since we're doing this then.

£75 a week = 75*52/12 = £325 a month. Three months on the bench = £975 = Mortgage payments for x months.

Simples...

Maybe in Wales.

[psychocandy]

Shame about that horrible tax thing that changes things hey...

But you are replying to a guy that thinks 75 quid a week helps when he's not in a gig so it's a point well made.

Since we're doing this then.

£75 a week = 75*52/12 = £325 a month. Three months on the bench = £975 = Mortgage payments for x months.

Simples...

[psychocandy]

Errrrr, sounds peachy, real peachy .
Don't you find the regular JSA appointments disturb such a serene existence?

Once very two weeks, takes 5 mins. They get a bit funny if you're late though.

[northernladuk]

You bill 365 days a year, I commend you sir

Definitely COTBAC!!

[MrMarkyMark]

Hmm..

£20 a day == £100 a week == ~£400 per month == ~£4800 per year == ~£48000 a decade == ~£250,000 more cash over the course of your working life...

Not such a small amount now, is it?

You bill 365 days a year, I commend you sir

[northernladuk]

Hmm..

£20 a day == £100 a week == ~£400 per month == ~£4800 per year == ~£48000 a decade == ~£250,000 more cash over the course of your working life...

Not such a small amount now, is it?

Shame about that horrible tax thing that changes things hey...

But you are replying to a guy that thinks 75 quid a week helps when he's not in a gig so it's a point well made.

[billybiro]

£20 a day more probably not.

Hmm..

£20 a day == £100 a week == ~£400 per month == ~£4800 per year == ~£48000 a decade == ~£250,000 more cash over the course of your working life...

Not such a small amount now, is it?

[MrMarkyMark]

Then again, Jeremy Kyle, Loose women, big of kip on the sofa does sound quite nice....

Errrrr, sounds peachy, real peachy .
Don't you find the regular JSA appointments disturb such a serene existence?

[psychocandy]

Glad you have a little self respect.

I earn a lot more than that when having a dump at client co

Of course, why waste free time at home when you have a gold plated one at client site......

[psychocandy]

Not worth ditching your current one of then?

Then again, Jeremy Kyle, Loose women, big of kip on the sofa does sound quite nice....