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[alreadypacked]

I am due to finish up this contract at Christmas, but everyone thinks we will all be back next year. Question is for how long. Currently have other offers for next year, but really don't want either.

Current choice is go on long holiday in the sun, or stay working and buy penthouse apartment.

[BrilloPad]

Does that mean there will be more time for bannings?

[I just need to test it]

So. My leaving do tonight. A cast of one (it's been that kind of place). But wait - another contractor who is WFH today announces he's going to come over later for a piña colada or two.

And then half an hour later and one email later he learns that tonight is also HIS leaving do.

Misery loves company?

[norrahe]

I'll make some space for you dearie!

Good idea to have some time off, you need it after project nightmare

[NickFitz]

Congratulations!

You can keep my spec warm until Christmas

[ProjectManager]

Cheers cojak

Cojak, thank you for mentioning these 3 books, I have just finished the Death march and I am very grateful for your advice, nice one.

Death March, Lean Startup and Million Dollar Consultant

[BolshieBastard]

Funnily enough, Im considering coming out of (early) retirement and becoming semi retired, maybe pick up a contract here and there with the aim of working between 3 and 6 months max in any 12.

With that in mind an agent contacted me about a role. It was only 3 or 4 weeks which Id have dismissed out of hand when I was working proper but feck me, what a load of info they wanted for a 3 or 4 week role.

In addition to the usual id stuff, they wanted a life's frackin' history of past 'employment.' Turns out it was barcrap anyway who I wouldnt entertain.

So yeah, if I come out of retirement, I'll be picky and choosey too. And if I dont get anything, Ive still got my retirement!

Good luck with the plan Cojak.

[cojak]

I bet the bench never felt so good after that stint

Ah, so you were reading too?

Sometimes dislocated 'ARRGGHHs' are better tweeted...

[administrator]

I bet the bench never felt so good after that stint

[suityou01]

Back on the bench.

This time I'm taking a little more time to recharge, gain a better grasp of Enterprise Architect, read some relevant books (Lean Startup and Million Dollar Consultant being the first two) and revamp my website, LinkedIn and CV.

And I'm going to be a bit pickier in my choice of contracts next time (aftter the horrors of the last one).

Roll on Christmas!

Enjoy EA. It's a cracking tool for the money.

I feel the same about being choosier. Projected end date here in Bonn is 4.12 so I'm currently being really choosy about which roles I apply for.

After all, that's the point of contracting. In the past though, urgency has led to me taking roles regardless.

Enjoy the break.

[cojak]

Do you know, I can go through a project, research my plan of action and make a major decision all without asking the congregation to research and make the decision for me.

Suffice to say that I now know that you can buy the 'Death March Project' book second hand in Amazon that the next reprint will be in March 2015.

#sbfw was used occasionally though...

[I just need to test it]

Details please

BlasterBates = purveyor of "bad contract" porn.

[BlasterBates]

(aftter the horrors of the last one).

Details please

[cojak]

If you fancy dealing with a bunch of utterly clueless muppets we desperately need a BA. But I really really wouldn't recommend it. The only reason this project is agile is to allow end clients to finish the specs 4 months late and still meet the delivery date

Upside is its going to be the largest project of its type in the world and I'm rapidly becoming the technical architect. The fact I currently laugh through the supposed architects presentations and then tell them how we are going to do it probably helps on that front...

If the rate is right.

PM me...

[eek]

Back on the bench.

This time I'm taking a little more time to recharge, gain a better grasp of Enterprise Architect, read some relevant books (Lean Startup and Million Dollar Consultant being the first two) and revamp my website, LinkedIn and CV.

And I'm going to be a bit pickier in my choice of contracts next time (after the horrors of the last one).

Roll on Christmas!

If you fancy dealing with a bunch of utterly clueless muppets we desperately need a BA. But I really really wouldn't recommend it. The only reason this project is agile is to allow end clients to finish the specs 4 months late and still meet the delivery date

Upside is its going to be the largest project of its type in the world and I'm rapidly becoming the technical architect. The fact I currently laugh through the supposed architects presentations and then tell them how we are going to do it probably helps on that front...