Reply to: New role - Permi mentality

[SpontaneousOrder]

No no no... I do that because my client only has that Izal paper that scratches my poor little sphincter no end. I bring my own comfort triple ply jojoba infused deluxe comfort roll cause it makes me bum feel warm and cosy and loved.

So you must be the rich contractor responsible for this: Gold in faeces 'worth millions' - BBC News

[FatLazyContractor]

WHS. And also bring in your own toilet paper like NLUK so you don't appear a permie.

Why are your posts these days only about bogs / toilet paper / tulip / bumh0le / Suity?

[northernladuk]

WHS. And also bring in your own toilet paper like NLUK so you don't appear a permie.

No no no... I do that because my client only has that Izal paper that scratches my poor little sphincter no end. I bring my own comfort triple ply jojoba infused deluxe comfort roll cause it makes me bum feel warm and cosy and loved.

[NotAllThere]

...However, In order to not piss the client off I'm considering doing the surveys just to keep things sweet...

"I'll fill these in if you want me to, but a) I'm not an employee, so I don't see how it's relevant and b) as you pay 27p per hour for my time, is it good value for you?"

[MarillionFan]

This. Also qualify why.. For example they may use this portal to source internally skilled resources for future projects. Point out you won't be available anyway so a waste of everyone's time. Prove its pointless and they won't peruse it IMO.

WHS. And also bring in your own toilet paper like NLUK so you don't appear a permie.

[badger7579]

When I received things like this I would tell them that I was very sorry but my IR35 insurance company insisted that I did not fill in things which are aimed at perm staff members. I was, of course, very sorry and thought it was utterly stupid but what could I do? The insurance company had spoken.

Ooo I like that....

[SpontaneousOrder]

Or it's for them to maintain a directory of skills in order to tender for new work (if it's a consultancy or similar). Either way you probably shouldn't be on *that* list.

[MyUserName]

When I received things like this I would tell them that I was very sorry but my IR35 insurance company insisted that I did not fill in things which are aimed at perm staff members. I was, of course, very sorry and thought it was utterly stupid but what could I do? The insurance company had spoken.

[eek]

yeah this.

It is just someone in HR with to much time on their hands and a directive to 'improve employee engagement'

so to do that they send links with lots of questions in to improve employee engagement - or just piss the few hardworking ones of with more work while the majority use it as an excuse for delivering late.

FTFY

[original PM]

This. Also qualify why.. For example they may use this portal to source internally skilled resources for future projects. Point out you won't be available anyway so a waste of everyone's time. Prove its pointless and they won't peruse it IMO.

yeah this.

It is just someone in HR with to much time on their hands and a directive to 'improve employee engagement'

so to do that they send links with lots of questions in to improve employee engagement - or just piss the few hardworking ones of with more work while the majority will use it as a platform to air their pointless petty minded little niggles.

[northernladuk]

Decline politely, pointing out you are not a Client Co. employee but a supplier.

This. Also qualify why.. For example they may use this portal to source internally skilled resources for future projects. Point out you won't be available anyway so a waste of everyone's time. Prove its pointless and they won't peruse it IMO.

[SimonMac]

Are they anonymous surveys?

Is there any scope for adding comments, "handy for permies but not really suitable for third parties like myself" etc

[DaveB]

Unfortunately its not anti fraud, H&S etc its things to get to know who you are, strengths etc. Permi fluff..

Decline politely, pointing out you are not a Client Co. employee but a supplier.

[psychocandy]

My opinion - fill them in.

If you kick off and refuse you end up looking like you think your something special. Clients don't like this.

Unless its a BIG IR35 thing go with the flow.

[FatLazyContractor]

Unfortunately its not anti fraud, H&S etc its things to get to know who you are, strengths etc. Permi fluff..

A polite decline, is the way to go!