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If a bird from Yorkshire asks you to do that, it means something completely different.Originally posted by The Bona Fide View PostI'll tell you what - a chimney sweep.
Just phoned my usual chap and he won't be able to come and service my flue until January!
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Cartographer or Business Analyst - hurrah!
Hold on though - don't cartographers need a degree in Geography or something??
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I'll tell you what - a chimney sweep.
Just phoned my usual chap and he won't be able to come and service my flue until January!
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Funny how boxer comes up a lot. I saw a female headhunter on LinkedIn also posting she got boxer just like the two of us...Originally posted by Old Greg View PostSports professional, boxer or football referee. But I did select "Strongly Agree" or "Yes" to everything and the first category.
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Maybe we should set up a new company together decorating cakes ... and if the customers don't pay up you can beat them senseless, and then bury themOriginally posted by edison View PostI answered the questions truthfully and was suggested boxer, funeral director and cake decorator amongst others
Seriously, who created this completely and utterly tulipe system???
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One out of twelve ain’t bad.Originally posted by Paddy View PostAstronomer
Healthcare science assistant
Nanotechnologist
Tax adviser
Stockbroker
Pensions adviser
Actor
Copy Editor
Male Prostitute
Office Manager
Estates Manager
Construction Manager
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Astronomer
Healthcare science assistant
Nanotechnologist
Tax adviser
Stockbroker
Pensions adviser
Actor
Copy Editor
Male Prostitute
Office Manager
Estates Manager
Construction Manager
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I asked my goldfish if he was claiming responsibility. He said his coding skills were better than that....Originally posted by edison View PostI answered the questions truthfully and was suggested boxer, funeral director and cake decorator amongst others
Seriously, who created this completely and utterly tulipe system???
And....
Hes a goldfish!
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I answered the questions truthfully and was suggested boxer, funeral director and cake decorator amongst others
Seriously, who created this completely and utterly tulipe system???
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostYour answers show that:
you enjoy helping and listening to other people
you are motivated, set yourself personal goals and are comfortable competing with other people
you are sociable and find it easy to understand people
Manufacturing
Science and Research
Teaching and Education

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