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  • beaker
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    Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
    I thought about getting a taxi licence to get me through the hard times... the trouble is I hate dealing with the public.

    Anyone need a chauffeur? Threaded??
    I'd quite like a chauffeur. London area. What's your rate?

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  • OwlHoot
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    Originally posted by oracleslave View Post
    Perhaps you could offer to wash his bike instead?
    Won't work. Threaded told us only the other day he leaves his bike muddy to make it look less enticing to thieves.

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  • Gonzo
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    40-45 ish. Basically getting paid to listen to Radio 2.
    They force you to listen to Radio 2 when you are out driving?

    I'd want a lot more than £600 a week for that.

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  • Sockpuppet
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    Originally posted by Archangel View Post
    How many hours did you have to do for £600? (genuine question)
    40-45 ish. Basically getting paid to listen to Radio 2.

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  • Shimano105
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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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  • oracleslave
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    Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
    Anyone need a chauffeur? Threaded??
    Perhaps you could offer to wash his bike instead?

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  • NotAllThere
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    Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
    ... the trouble is I hate dealing with the public.
    Sounds perfect then.

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  • Beavis
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    Originally posted by mikebird View Post
    So 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?
    Stolen from Franko:

    "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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  • Archangel
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    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.
    How many hours did you have to do for £600? (genuine question)

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  • gingerjedi
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    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.
    I thought about getting a taxi licence to get me through the hard times... the trouble is I hate dealing with the public.

    Anyone need a chauffeur? Threaded??

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  • SandyDown
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    Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock View Post
    Welcome to Hell kid.
    Hey Alf.. how are things? thought you went permie?

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  • Sockpuppet
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    Originally posted by mikebird View Post
    So 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?
    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.

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  • Turion
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    Originally posted by mikebird View Post
    So 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?
    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.

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  • DiscoStu
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    Originally posted by mikebird View Post
    So 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?
    I posted on a forum a lot to keep myself amused.

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by mikebird View Post
    So 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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