My Brother did that about a year ago, he is now living the dream and coding everyday in his bathrobe.
He is very happy not getting up for the train and being able to do things properly.
Good luck.
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Commiserations aren't required - I've been there long enough and I didn't really want the extension so I'm happy to be off.Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
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Good luck!
Now, however, everyone knows what I'm off to do and they will be using and recommending it when its ready to go. And I couldn't ask for any more than that.
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Originally posted by eek View PostWell on Tuesday I got a 2 month extension and today we mutual agreed to end the contract at its original date (March 31st) as clientco has just lost a piece of work and now has spare permies that can be used instead.
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Good luck!Originally posted by eek View PostSo its time to finish the software I'm working on, launch the consultancy / software house and with any luck that was my last contract.

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Well on Tuesday I got a 2 month extension and today we mutual agreed to end the contract at its original date (March 31st) as clientco has just lost a piece of work and now has spare permies that can be used instead.
So its time to finish the software I'm working on, launch the consultancy / software house and with any luck that was my last contract.
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