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BrilloPad replied

2 April 2008, 10:48
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

just been out for a drive in the Passat.

Milan.

Originally posted by An Official Drivel Monitor

Drivel alert!
This Generalist is drivelling.
Move this thread the Light-Relief at once!
Drivel alert!
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roadster198 replied

2 April 2008, 10:41
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

roadster,

yep, made me laugh anyway

Milan.

I spat the hook out after 2 seconds of thinking about it as I was about to go into a tiraid about how Phish a passat is and as a contractor your car should cost no less than £35K
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milanbenes replied

2 April 2008, 09:28
roadster,

yep, made me laugh anyway

Milan.
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oracleslave replied

2 April 2008, 09:26
Originally posted by roadster198 View Post

Your surely fishing..... Aren't you????

You're
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roadster198 replied

2 April 2008, 09:12
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

just been out for a drive in the Passat.

Milan.

Your surely fishing..... Aren't you????
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ThomasSoerensen replied

2 April 2008, 09:05
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

yep Thomas,

it's the best way

Milan.

Then, when clientco begs you for an extention, you can increase your rate as now you have more skills than when they got you initially. Boomed!
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milanbenes replied

2 April 2008, 09:03
yep Thomas,

it's the best way

Milan.
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ThomasSoerensen replied

2 April 2008, 08:53
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

I have to come clean, on this contract I have to work pretty hard, but on the flipside, getting fingers into every piece of new fangled on the market and all the installations, upgrades, integration, problem solving and with a potential downturn ahead this experience won't hurt

Milan.

I feel that we all forgive you for working hard as long as you get training on the job
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milanbenes replied

2 April 2008, 08:52
I have to come clean, on this contract I have to work pretty hard, but on the flipside, getting fingers into every piece of new fangled on the market and all the installations, upgrades, integration, problem solving and with a potential downturn ahead this experience won't hurt

Milan.
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rootsnall replied

2 April 2008, 08:38
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

you mean they have some real work, that you have to do, to make a go-live

jeez, you picked the wrong contract

Milan.

Yes, the 7 minute commute lured me in, I gave up a potentially long post go live falling asleep contract doing 3 days a week to take it. Might have made a clanger but we'll wait and see.
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ThomasSoerensen replied

2 April 2008, 08:32
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

you mean they have some real work, that you have to do, to make a go-live

jeez, you picked the wrong contract

Milan.

You mean support roles are the only perpetual money making machines. I tend to agree.
On Monday I was made unavailable to other needy projects until the end of the year. Gotta love .net toot-toot
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milanbenes replied

2 April 2008, 08:27
you mean they have some real work, that you have to do, to make a go-live

jeez, you picked the wrong contract

Milan.
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rootsnall replied

2 April 2008, 08:22
I'm 'tooting' a 7 minute drive from home It was a bit busy on the way home last night and took me 9 minutes.

But they are a small Co with a looming go live and a shed load of work to do. Not sure on my tactics yet
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milanbenes replied

2 April 2008, 07:32
oh yes, a double winner

The Euro/Pound appreciation is amazing

Milan.
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Pondlife replied

2 April 2008, 07:30
Originally posted by milanbenes View Post

very nice, is it safe to travel to Egypt ?

We were in Sharm which is fine unless you get in one of the local blue and white taxis. Then you're taking your life in your hands for sure.

me - well .Net continues to treat us well, everything else going according to plan, plan b is doing very, next release is being organised, no complaints and driving a Passat - does it get any better than this ?

Milan

Keep me posted on the empire building.
Gotta love .net! toot toot

Oh, and euros too
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