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fullyautomatix replied

29 May 2015, 12:08
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Oh come on! Your average tech-mahindra ICT at least knows the difference between "there", "their" and "they're".

A quick message to the OP, "too" is a word you may like to become more familiar with.

Its another sockie actually. I think I know who is the master, the classic sockie attributes are in full display.
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psychocandy replied

29 May 2015, 11:36
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

I call this absolute ******* bollocks. And if it wasn't and they picked you they still don't know.

whatever
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northernladuk replied

29 May 2015, 09:26
Originally posted by psychocandy View Post

Went for permie interview once. At end they said, "Look we'll be honest, we dont want to pay that much so we cant offer you anything but we thought we'd interview you to see what was out there anyway".

I was not happy.

I call this absolute ******* bollocks. And if it wasn't and they picked you they still don't know.
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psychocandy replied

29 May 2015, 08:12
Went for permie interview once. At end they said, "Look we'll be honest, we dont want to pay that much so we cant offer you anything but we thought we'd interview you to see what was out there anyway".

I was not happy.
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expat replied

29 May 2015, 07:32
Originally posted by eddie1507 View Post

Probably what has happened tbf or even cheaper .. It does all seem very strange still .. As for what I do it's a small community I have added one of the guys on linked in the techy guy considering sending him a message I do have a strong feeling the agent has stuffed me lol

I think you mislaid a "(" and a ")", a couple of ",", and at least one ".".
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EternalOptimist replied

28 May 2015, 21:06
Originally posted by eddie1507 View Post

Will keep you posted dude, my spider sense is telling me something is not right on this one.

maximise your profits
minimise you costs
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eddie1507 replied

28 May 2015, 21:04
Will keep you posted dude, my spider sense is telling me something is not right on this one.
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EternalOptimist replied

28 May 2015, 21:03
Originally posted by eddie1507 View Post

I've sent an email to the end client as I definitely think the agent is sticking me on a more junior developer for cheaper ... But pushed to get me in as I have an email trail from the client from someone else in the agency saying how much they want to interview me .... Fishyy will keep you posted

yep
keep us posted.

its always a good idea to keep an eye on whats going on

that involves the vets telling the newbies the old stories
the newbies telling the vets the new realities

so keep it coming
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eddie1507 replied

28 May 2015, 21:02
Don't have a hissy fit because it is not grammatically correct. Relax bruddda
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stek replied

28 May 2015, 20:58
clueless.com lol!
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Bacchus replied

28 May 2015, 20:47
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Oh come on! Your average tech-mahindra ICT at least knows the difference between "there", "their" and "they're".

A quick message to the OP, "too" is a word you may like to become more familiar with.

These were my first thoughts.

They wanted someone who can spell.
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eddie1507 replied

28 May 2015, 20:31
I've sent an email to the end client as I definitely think the agent is sticking me on a more junior developer for cheaper ... But pushed to get me in as I have an email trail from the client from someone else in the agency saying how much they want to interview me .... Fishyy will keep you posted
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eddie1507 replied

28 May 2015, 20:03
Probably what has happened tbf or even cheaper .. It does all seem very strange still .. As for what I do it's a small community I have added one of the guys on linked in the techy guy considering sending him a message I do have a strong feeling the agent has stuffed me lol
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EternalOptimist replied

27 May 2015, 11:07
Originally posted by eddie1507 View Post

Strange one for you guys.

Had a telephone interview on Friday for a position for a charity, interview went really well and answered all the questions put forward on a technical basis.

Anyway called the agent today and he said "They really liked you and thought you had excellent technical skills but choose someone with less technical skills as you might be too advanced for the business"

Any of you guys experienced this or is the agent telling me a porkie pie ??

youngsters of today, eh ?

Agent sends two candidates to the interview. Tells one it's 300 pd, the more senior guy 350
client selects the senior guy
agent tells the client the senior guy is prevaricating but the junior guy will do it for 25 quid less
client says ok, but do try to get the senior guy.
junior guy takes a 30 quid hit and gets the role.
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DodgyAgent replied

26 May 2015, 21:44
Originally posted by jmo21 View Post

code for 'we want to pay less than your rate, so we'll take someone cheaper'

Or that you have a personality disorder
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