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Don't punch anyone in the face. They don't like it.
Seriously though, as has been said, the links on the right are well worth reading.
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Originally posted by stek View PostOpen up Terminal, connect to a server, type 'tail -f /var/adm/messages' and stare at it nodding disapprovingly/approvingly at it every so often, install 'poo-timer', check out the totty, determine which trap in the bogs has the best wifi/3g connectivity, check if the toilet seat/bowl shape is suitable for wanking whilst sitting, check said bogs for 'Bob bogies' on the walls and footmarks combined with tulipt-stains on the seats.
Scope the newest boozer/Greggs/Subway/BrewDog, seek out a kindred spirit in the office and main with him/her/it, and that's it!
LOL !!
I have already found the nearest subway :P can't be going in on the first day without a full tummy
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Originally posted by eddie1507 View PostHi Guys,
It is my first day tomorrow at my contract never been contracting before, any tips before my first day ?
Scope the newest boozer/Greggs/Subway/BrewDog, seek out a kindred spirit in the office and main with him/her/it, and that's it!
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Originally posted by Zero Liability View Post
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don't take a single day off, and then take every penny yourCo has out on 5th April next year.
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Originally posted by eddie1507 View PostHi Guys,
It is my first day tomorrow at my contract never been contracting before, any tips before my first day ?
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Originally posted by eddie1507 View PostHi Guys,
It is my first day tomorrow at my contract never been contracting before, any tips before my first day ?
Seriously, there are so many tips, you need to start at the links on the right and work your way through the whole lot
And good luck.
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