Got my first contract

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Diestl replied

18 January 2007, 09:43
If I was out of work longer than a few months then I would worry about how good I was. Also I don't mean I would blow the lot as soon as I got 3 months, I would still save.
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DS23 replied

18 January 2007, 08:55
Originally posted by Diestl

Oh don't worry I will be, I want to have 3 months full living money before I consider spending anything.

3 months? christ - i didn't spend anything until i had a full years salary and tax liabilty secure.
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wendigo100 replied

17 January 2007, 17:35
Welcome to the roller-coaster ride, Deistl! Stick at it, and soon you'll be a millionaire like most of the rest of us.
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The Lone Gunman replied

17 January 2007, 17:33
Originally posted by Diestl

Oh don't worry I will be, I want to have 3 months full living money before I consider spending anything.

You have been paying attention haven't you!
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Viktor replied

17 January 2007, 17:32
Welcome to the land of the free...
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Diestl replied

17 January 2007, 17:31
Originally posted by Pondlife

Well done matey. Just don't spend all that cash at once!!!

(seriously - stash as much as possible away for the 1st one.)

Oh don't worry I will be, I want to have 3 months full living money before I consider spending anything.
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Pondlife replied

17 January 2007, 17:29
Well done matey. Just don't spend all that cash at once!!!

(seriously - stash as much as possible away for the 1st one.)
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realityhack replied

17 January 2007, 17:27
Originally posted by Diestl

Got my first contract today, after reading/posting 6 months on here. Thanks for all the advice.

Congratulations Diestl - welcome to the free world
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The Lone Gunman replied

17 January 2007, 17:21
Well done Diestl, I remember you joining. Glad you finally took the plunge.
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Diestl replied

17 January 2007, 17:18
Originally posted by marcus2704

How come it took 6 months?

Congrats btw

I wasn't really looking till after new year, when I had enough savings and holidays to get down to 2 weeks notice.
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Zippy replied

17 January 2007, 17:16
Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of contracting. I hope it all works out for you.
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marcus2704 replied

17 January 2007, 17:15
How come it took 6 months?

Congrats btw
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Diestl started a topic Got my first contract

17 January 2007, 17:13
Got my first contract

Got my first contract today, after reading/posting 6 months on here. Thanks for all the advice.
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