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Previously on "Getting to interview while in a contract"

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by riffpie View Post
    Don't be so ridiculous. He can write it himself. Did you never go to school?

    OP, here's a template letter you can use:

    "Dear Mr <insert client name>

    Gym Beast will not be able to attend work tomorrow morning, as he has a poorly tummy

    Signed, my mum"
    Don't bother and just say your dog ate the note.

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  • MyUserName
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    I phoned up an explain I have been turned into a newt. When I come in the next day I explain that I got better.

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  • TheFaQQer
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    Originally posted by Gym beast View Post
    I may well be looking at a 50-55% rate rise soon, but it's for another client, who given SC regs probably has quite strict rules about seeing people face to face before hiring.
    That's not a given - some will want a face-to-face and some won't.

    Originally posted by Gym beast View Post
    What excuses do you fellas come up with to take a morning/afternoon off for an interview??

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  • tractor
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    Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
    Get your mum to write you a note.
    I am down with the bubonic plague atm but your answer made me laugh so much I spilled my lemsip all over the dog. TY

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  • simplicity
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    Doctors or dentist appointments are usually the excuses I give. Alternatively sometimes I just don't give any notice and call up the office on the day saying that I'm running late or need to be home for the Gas man etc.

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  • psychocandy
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    LOL. Nice one.

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  • stek
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    Originally posted by Gym beast View Post
    I may well be looking at a 50-55% rate rise soon, but it's for another client, who given SC regs probably has quite strict rules about seeing people face to face before hiring.

    All my SC roles were secured via phone interview only.....

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  • riffpie
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    Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
    Get your mum to write you a note.
    Don't be so ridiculous. He can write it himself. Did you never go to school?

    OP, here's a template letter you can use:

    "Dear Mr <insert client name>

    Gym Beast will not be able to attend work tomorrow morning, as he has a poorly tummy

    Signed, my mum"

    Leave a comment:


  • riffpie
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    Originally posted by Gym beast View Post
    I may well be looking at a 50-55% rate rise soon, but it's for another client, who given SC regs probably has quite strict rules about seeing people face to face before hiring.


    What excuses do you fellas come up with to take a morning/afternoon off for an interview??
    'I will not be available tomorrow morning"

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  • mudskipper
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    Get your mum to write you a note.

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  • northernladuk
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    Originally posted by Gym beast View Post
    What excuses do you fellas come up with to take a morning/afternoon off for an interview??

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  • Ticktock
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    You tell your current client that you're unavailable for that day / 0.5 day.

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  • tractor
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    Originally posted by Gym beast View Post
    I may well be looking at a 50-55% rate rise soon, but it's for another client, who given SC regs probably has quite strict rules about seeing people face to face before hiring.


    What excuses do you fellas come up with to take a morning/afternoon off for an interview??
    You are in business, why do you need an excuse?

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  • Gym beast
    started a topic Getting to interview while in a contract

    Getting to interview while in a contract

    I may well be looking at a 50-55% rate rise soon, but it's for another client, who given SC regs probably has quite strict rules about seeing people face to face before hiring.


    What excuses do you fellas come up with to take a morning/afternoon off for an interview??

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