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One of the permies at a previous contract on a few occasions said he had to "nip out to his car for a meeting". He left about a month later. Still laugh at his straight face when he said it.
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Originally posted by chineseJohn View PostThat's exactly what I had to do once. Casual site like the OP.
I had a slight different problem, I had an interview on one of the hottest days in 2015. I took suit in a suit bag and then got changed in a nearby railway station.
I didn't want to turn up dripping with sweat.
Nope.. Only thing for it is to attend the interview in the most appropriate dress for this weather:
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Originally posted by BlueSharp View PostAny service stations you can use to get changed in? Hell just go in trousers and shirt then stick your tie and jacket on later.
I had a slight different problem, I had an interview on one of the hottest days in 2015. I took suit in a suit bag and then got changed in a nearby railway station.
I didn't want to turn up dripping with sweat.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou've got to get over equating every day off in terms of lost revenue. You'll hate going on holiday, waiting in for the washing repair man and all sorts. You are on a massive whack, just take the day off and don't worry. It's hardly putting you on the breadline.
You could always journal it through your LtdCo as an opportunity cost to the P&L.
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Originally posted by man View PostThat'll be an expensive interview on a decent current rate and isn't always going to be practical (say the project is right up against a deadline). I agree with not showing it off (like the example you mentioned, as a tie very easily goes in a bag) but surely most clients understand that you're running a business too so if they find out you're interviewing elsewhere what's the harm?
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Originally posted by man View PostThat'll be an expensive interview on a decent current rate and isn't always going to be practical (say the project is right up against a deadline). I agree with not showing it off (like the example you mentioned, as a tie very easily goes in a bag) but surely most clients understand that you're running a business too so if they find out you're interviewing elsewhere what's the harm?
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Any service stations you can use to get changed in? Hell just go in trousers and shirt then stick your tie and jacket on later.
Im in a casual dress environment as well but go in smart occasionally for no other reason than I want to. Would be straight forward to turn stick a jacket and tie on in a car 0ark.
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostAt one place where I was contracting a guy turned up wearing a tie who normally was quite scruffy. So I asked him "Got an interview today?" - and he turned bright read. Highly entertaining.
Don't be a prat, take the day off.
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostI have an extension pending but not finalised yet and so looking at contract opportunities.
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I wouldn't worry. When I used to be perm if my manager guessed i was having interviews he would have a chat with me and see if there was anything he could do to improve the situation
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostI have an extension pending but not finalised yet and so looking at contract opportunities.
I have an interview being lined up for next week, however my place of work has casual dress code. So I fear coming in smart wear is going to be a bit of a give away...I'll try to get an early morning or late afternoon slot, so I can at least hid my suit jacket in a bag.
Also checking to seeing if the team manager is out of the office on any day...
Don't be a prat, take the day off.
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostI have an extension pending but not finalised yet and so looking at contract opportunities.
I have an interview being lined up for next week, however my place of work has casual dress code. So I fear coming in smart wear is going to be a bit of a give away...I'll try to get an early morning or late afternoon slot, so I can at least hid my suit jacket in a bag.
Also checking to seeing if the team manager is out of the office on any day...
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How "casual" do you dress at your current client?
If it's a shirt & trousers, then fine, you just need to have a jacket and tie with you. If you're in there in ripped jeans and a t-shirt, then you'll have a creased shirt and trousers in your bag.
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostI have an extension pending but not finalised yet and so looking at contract opportunities.
I have an interview being lined up for next week, however my place of work has casual dress code. So I fear coming in smart wear is going to be a bit of a give away...I'll try to get an early morning or late afternoon slot, so I can at least hid my suit jacket in a bag.
Also checking to seeing if the team manager is out of the office on any day...
Plan B - say you've got a court appearance for smuggling snacks into the cinema.
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