"I thought the second rule was we dont talk about dream contracts?"
No that is well down the list - mine was definately 2nd. Yours is third at best.
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Originally posted by TonyEnglishsecond rule is that when they do turn up it is usually after you have put pen to paper on something else
I thought the second rule was we dont talk about dream contracts?
Good luck Gibbon - these things DO work out, so fingers crossed.
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Originally posted by RSolesAnd by, 'resets mileage', I assume you mean it starts on April 6th,
with your new 10000 miles personal mileage allowance...........
RS
The 2 yr rule more likely..
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And by, 'resets mileage', I assume you mean it starts on April 6th,
with your new 10000 miles personal mileage allowance...........
RS
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second rule is that when they do turn up it is usually after you have put pen to paper on something else
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There is a general rule of "contracting" thumb that dream contracts don't work out.
But don't let it get you down.
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In the hunt again
Going for one of my dream contracts, high rate, close to home and resets mileage and actually interesting work. The nerves are jangling. It's my first interview for 4 years as I've got the subsequent contracts word of mouth or returning clients.
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