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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostIf the warchest is up to it, is there a big problem with taking the summer off?
These guys are messing with my plans
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post2 contractors terminated yesterday, budget cuts.
Project plan with un-reachable timeline.
Resources at 120% commitment before cuts.
Time to fire up jobserve.
I thought I could coast here until the end of the year, but the ax might fall in the middle of summer with no hope of a role. Best to head off now. Shame to give up a good role
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It all depends how you define "good"
For me it's: little work, lots of pay.
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It's only a good role if it has a serious chance of lasting smoothly to the end of the contract. Shame, but at least you understand the realities of contracting.
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The writing is on the wall
2 contractors terminated yesterday, budget cuts.
Project plan with un-reachable timeline.
Resources at 120% commitment before cuts.
Time to fire up jobserve.
I thought I could coast here until the end of the year, but the ax might fall in the middle of summer with no hope of a role. Best to head off now. Shame to give up a good roleTags: None
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