I've had two contracts at Barcap and yes they have both been er cr*p.
Too many people not knowing what they were doing, not helped by too much IT work being rushed and then falling over as a result.
i.e. Technical architects not knowing which systems to use or how and all technical requirements at such a high level to make them next to useless.
I hope that you have a better experience then I did. Good luck.
					
					
					
				
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 Originally posted by nomadd View PostAlderley Edge? Sure, that would make things much cheaper: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...uction%3Dfalse
 
    
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 Alderley Edge? Sure, that would make things much cheaper: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...uction%3DfalseOriginally posted by BolshieBastard View PostOh dear, Barcrap!
 
 That part of Cheshire is expensive. Try Alderley Edge!
 
   
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 Oh dear, Barcrap!Originally posted by por997 View PostHi Everyone,
 
 Happy New Year!
 
 I am about to start a new contract in Knutsford and looking for somewhere to stay only Mon-Fri then off to the airport. Can anyone recommend me places to stay hotels or b&b's. Thanks very much.
 
 That part of Cheshire is expensive. Try Alderley Edge!
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 Spent most of my life living just down the road from that. Can vouch its a really nice area (everywhere round there is though really).Originally posted by Zeon View PostHere you go: http://www.astlefarmeast.co.uk/
 
 They are based in Chelford and it's about a 5 minute drive in normal weather to Radbroke Hall (aka Barclays) just go through Lower Peover.
 
 Also do discounts if you are going to be there for a while.
 
 Not a lot of nightlife but its close to Macc, Alderley and Wilmslow and a lot of decent country pubs round there.
 
 Know that road its on well as always take my bike up there and its a screaming ton+++ full throttle run from Monks Heath lights up to Chelford roundabout, go round the roundabout and repeat back up to Monks Heath. Nice bit of road!
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 Here you go: http://www.astlefarmeast.co.uk/
 
 They are based in Chelford and it's about a 5 minute drive in normal weather to Radbroke Hall (aka Barclays) just go through Lower Peover.
 
 Also do discounts if you are going to be there for a while.
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 Knutsford and surrounding area is a pretty expensive place. Look a bit further afield in the direction of Middlewich and Northwich you should be able to get fixed up for around £20 a night for B&B. You'd be about 25 minutes from Knutsford.
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 Does he drive an MX5?Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr;1040617[B]My friend owns a B & B just down the road in wilmslow area.[/B] I do a bit of technical work for him every now and then.
 
 And because he just opened its just £25/night and if your looking for 5 nights a week I can probably get it you cheaper than that.
 
 Let me know if your interested.
 
 Also its literally 5 mins drive from the airport
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 My friend owns a B & B just down the road in wilmslow area. I do a bit of technical work for him every now and then.
 
 And because he just opened its just £25/night and if your looking for 5 nights a week I can probably get it you cheaper than that.
 
 Let me know if your interested.
 
 Also its literally 5 mins drive from the airport
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 Barclays, then? Worked there a couple of years back. PM me if you want to discuss offline.Originally posted by por997 View PostHi Everyone,
 
 Happy New Year!
 
 I am about to start a new contract in Knutsford and looking for somewhere to stay only Mon-Fri then off to the airport. Can anyone recommend me places to stay hotels or b&b's. Thanks very much.
 
 The area doesn't have a great deal to chose from, hotel wise. What hotels there are seem to be full, and/or expensive. If you have a car - and I hope you do, based on where they are located - then I'd push a bit further out towards Sale/Hale/Alty. You'd get a better variety and cheaper prices, and still be able to get to work in 30 minutes (that's how long it took me from Sale via the motorway.) Mind you, I used to drive past a couple of B&Bs in Knutsford town centre, so they could be worth a look.
 
 Also, you might be better off renting a small house or flat if the contract is longer than 3 months. Something to consider, as prices are pretty cheap in Sale/Alty/Timperly (check Rightmove.)Last edited by nomadd; 7 January 2010, 22:43.
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 Starting new contract - KnutsfordHi Everyone,
 
 Happy New Year!
 
 I am about to start a new contract in Knutsford and looking for somewhere to stay only Mon-Fri then off to the airport. Can anyone recommend me places to stay hotels or b&b's. Thanks very much.Tags: None
 
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