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Diver replied

13 March 2008, 18:37
Originally posted by PAH View Post

I think you're being over optimistic.

There's an old saying "don't feed the sheep unless you're leading them to slaughter, or they'll be following you all day".

>Diver in Welsh mode<
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Churchill replied

13 March 2008, 15:53
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Have you had Yours since new?

Nope, It had one previous owner...

You!
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DodgyAgent replied

13 March 2008, 15:50
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Not a bad car. Worth a few quid if in good condition.

The Riley Merlin is particularly worth having. 60mph and 40mpg - not bad for a 1936 car.

Have you had Yours since new?
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PAH replied

13 March 2008, 15:47
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

You'd after use a hell of a lot of talcum powder!

No relation btw.

Or self-raising flour.
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Churchill replied

13 March 2008, 15:32
Originally posted by PAH View Post

I thought he was on about Lisa Riley. Much more pound per buck.

You'd after use a hell of a lot of talcum powder!

No relation btw.
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PAH replied

13 March 2008, 15:29
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Not a bad car. Worth a few quid if in good condition.

The Riley Merlin is particularly worth having. 60mph and 40mpg - not bad for a 1936 car.

I thought he was on about Lisa Riley. Much more pound per buck.
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Churchill replied

13 March 2008, 15:15
Originally posted by HRH View Post

A few Rileys hopefully!

Not a bad car. Worth a few quid if in good condition.

The Riley Merlin is particularly worth having. 60mph and 40mpg - not bad for a 1936 car.
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HRH replied

13 March 2008, 14:41
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

And just what were you hoping to buy for £5k?

A few Rileys hopefully!
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PAH replied

13 March 2008, 14:23
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

B0llocks

supply and demand means thats just b@lls. what it does is it means only the hardcore permies will go for contracting and thats BAD for us

I think you're being over optimistic.

There's an old saying "don't feed the sheep unless you're leading them to slaughter, or they'll be following you all day".
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roadster198 replied

13 March 2008, 14:13
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Actually I drive a £500 Passatt but it makes a better story with the Merc and private plate.

My Illusion has been shattered.......
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EternalOptimist replied

13 March 2008, 13:59
Originally posted by PAH View Post

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!

B0llocks

supply and demand means thats just b@lls. what it does is it means only the hardcore permies will go for contracting and thats BAD for us
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shelby68 replied

13 March 2008, 13:54
Originally posted by PAH View Post

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!

Yes I have learned that lesson now...
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Spacecadet replied

13 March 2008, 13:54
Originally posted by PAH View Post

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!

indeed!
travelling sucks
more admin work to do
more expected of you
always busy - clients don't take contractors on during quiet periods
very uncertain about future earnings
ignore the lexus parked outside, I can only afford that cause i don't have any kids yet
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PAH replied

13 March 2008, 13:52
Originally posted by shelby68 View Post

Not really I just got sick of permys having a go when they couldn't be bothered to take the risks themselves and contract, so I thought stuff it I'll just play along with the image,

You shouldn't be encouraging permies anyway. I always play on the negative aspects of contracting. Less contractors means more work and better rates!
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Platypus replied

13 March 2008, 13:45
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

I am jealous of you lot as none of you are divorced. Even the permies at ClientCo are better off than me...

You are not alone ...
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