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40-45 ish. Basically getting paid to listen to Radio 2.Originally posted by Archangel View PostHow many hours did you have to do for £600? (genuine question)
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after 2 months out I ended up permie. 18 months ago. it could happen to you too if you're not careful.
HTH
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Perhaps you could offer to wash his bike instead?Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostAnyone need a chauffeur? Threaded??
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Sounds perfect then.Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post... the trouble is I hate dealing with the public.
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Stolen from Franko:Originally posted by mikebird View PostSo did you ever get a time where you can't find your next job?
How long did it last?
What d'ya do 'bout it, huh? 
"First it was only help desk and everybody else felt his job was safe.
Then development was outsourced but system administrators felt their job was safe.
Then system administration was outsourced too but architects and consultants felt their jobs were safe.
Then architect/consultant jobs were outsourced but business analysts and manager felt safe.
Now I am increasing seeing a lot of business analysts and managers overseas "
HTH
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I thought about getting a taxi licence to get me through the hard times... the trouble is I hate dealing with the public.Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostI was "on the bench" for 6 months. Luckily I can drive a lorry which got me £600 a week. Not great cash but kept me busy and kept the savings intact.
Anyone need a chauffeur? Threaded??
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I was "on the bench" for 6 months. Luckily I can drive a lorry which got me £600 a week. Not great cash but kept me busy and kept the savings intact.Originally posted by mikebird View PostSo did you ever get a time where you can't find your next job?
How long did it last?
What d'ya do 'bout it, huh? 
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Give us some stats like how long you been on bench, how many applications made, how many interviews etc. Then we can diagnose the seriousness of your case and recommend appropriate medicin.Originally posted by mikebird View PostSo did you ever get a time where you can't find your next job?
How long did it last?
What d'ya do 'bout it, huh? 
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Originally posted by mikebird View PostSo did you ever get a time where you can't find your next job?
How long did it last?
What d'ya do 'bout it, huh? 
Welcome to Hell kid.
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