Reply to: Attending face to face interviews

[Old Greg]

NWP2C was in the same boat, he was tarred with a few newbie indiscretions but managed to shurg the reputation, you have two choices, fight back anyone who takes the piss, or laugh it off an keep invoicing, the more you do the first, the more it will keep coming up.

He's got plenty of time on his hands, so why not?

[SimonMac]

No like I said I've been told off for starting on about it but I'm not going to ignore if anyone else starts it am I?

NWP2C was in the same boat, he was tarred with a few newbie indiscretions but managed to shurg the reputation, you have two choices, fight back anyone who takes the piss, or laugh it off an keep invoicing, the more you do the first, the more it will keep coming up.

[Old Greg]

Ha ha. But I don't really care if people do mention it. Its my opinion and its not the opinion of others - so what?

OK, I have been asked/told by the mods to not deliberately cause an argument so I will stop doing that.

But Im not going to ever be ashamed of my views on the subject and hope I get 'forgiven' on this forum.

I agree its gone on way too far. But, lets all put the toys away, and agree to disagree on this one?

[northernladuk]

OK maybe. But I'm wrong for not ignoring but others are ok to keep coming up with the abuse and funny comments?

You can guarantee I could start a thread about carrot growing in Panama and someone would be able to crowbar in a comment about JSA

Because they're with the in crowd on this forum maybe?

But that's how the mechanics work in these situations. You've set a reputation, people will judge you on it and keep mentioning it so it's up to you to change or remove that reputation. You are changing hearts and minds which is the hardest one to change but you've got to start somewhere.

And the 'in' crowd? That's more or less everyone so do you not think it's more a case of you being part of the 'out' crowd which is distinctly separate to the normal operation of the forum?

[northernladuk]

No like I said I've been told off for starting on about it but I'm not going to ignore if anyone else starts it am I?

Well it would be the sensible thing to do....

[psychocandy]

Errrm, you could try

OK maybe. But I'm wrong for not ignoring but others are ok to keep coming up with the abuse and funny comments?

You can guarantee I could start a thread about carrot growing in Panama and someone would be able to crowbar in a comment about JSA

Because they're with the in crowd on this forum maybe?

[MrMarkyMark]

No like I said I've been told off for starting on about it but I'm not going to ignore if anyone else starts it am I?

Errrm, you could try

[psychocandy]

This.

You are going to get it mentioned because you've spent years going on about it so the only way you are going to change things is to shut up about it and maybe other will let it slide. A good example is you inability to make simple contractor decisions for yourself. You were famed for it years ago but you haven't really posted anything particularly stupid for awhile so people start forgetting or hope you've changed. Sadly this thread has proven otherwise but you were nearly there.

People will mention it, that's your fault. It's now up to you to ignore it and see if it reduces over time. Look at NWP2C. He bailed his first 4 or 5 gigs and by god did he get some stick for it. It's rarely mentioned when he posts now and when it is he just ignores it so was no fun winding him up anymore. He moved on, time for you to do the same.

That is, unless MM is right which would be very sad.

Ha ha. But I don't really care if people do mention it. Its my opinion and its not the opinion of others - so what?

OK, I have been asked/told by the mods to not deliberately cause an argument so I will stop doing that.

But Im not going to ever be ashamed of my views on the subject and hope I get 'forgiven' on this forum.

I agree its gone on way too far. But, lets all put the toys away, and agree to disagree on this one?

[psychocandy]

This whole thread is an exercise in trolling, isn't it? Supposedly experienced contractor in his mid to late forties can't make his mind as to whether to attend an interview? This is all a load of bulltulip isn't it.

Nope. Why is it wrong to be interested in opinions of others and start a bit of a discussion?

Some of you lot are way too precious and scared to start a thread, I'm sure. Jeez- its just a thread on an internet forum. THAT IS ALL. It doesn't hurt anyone or cost anyone any money pretty much so just walk past if you're not interested.

[psychocandy]

True.

However, if it dies down you start on about it again.
I actually think you enjoy the trolling nature of it all.....

No like I said I've been told off for starting on about it but I'm not going to ignore if anyone else starts it am I?

[northernladuk]

This whole thread is an exercise in trolling, isn't it? Supposedly experienced contractor in his mid to late forties can't make his mind as to whether to attend an interview? This is all a load of bulltulip isn't it.

This... But with PC who knows.

[Old Greg]

This.

You are going to get it mentioned because you've spent years going on about it so the only way you are going to change things is to shut up about it and maybe other will let it slide.

I think that would definitely happen.

[b0redom]

This whole thread is an exercise in trolling, isn't it? Supposedly experienced contractor in his mid to late forties can't make his mind as to whether to attend an interview? This is all a load of bulltulip isn't it.

^-- This.

[northernladuk]

True.

However, if it dies down you start on about it again.
I actually think you enjoy the trolling nature of it all.....

This.

You are going to get it mentioned because you've spent years going on about it so the only way you are going to change things is to shut up about it and maybe other will let it slide. A good example is you inability to make simple contractor decisions for yourself. You were famed for it years ago but you haven't really posted anything particularly stupid for awhile so people start forgetting or hope you've changed. Sadly this thread has proven otherwise but you were nearly there.

People will mention it, that's your fault. It's now up to you to ignore it and see if it reduces over time. Look at NWP2C. He bailed his first 4 or 5 gigs and by god did he get some stick for it. It's rarely mentioned when he posts now and when it is he just ignores it so was no fun winding him up anymore. He moved on, time for you to do the same.

That is, unless MM is right which would be very sad.

[GillsMan]

This whole thread is an exercise in trolling, isn't it? Supposedly experienced contractor in his mid to late forties can't make his mind as to whether to attend an interview? This is all a load of bulltulip isn't it.