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Well done!Originally posted by Bear View PostWasn't on the bench - 'twas a renewal. Can't afford to be on the bench at the mo - new house, new baby, new car.
Hence why I accepted a renewal without mentioning a rate rise!
I don't know about this doomed caper but in the gym last night two finance chaps "another house sold 1.2m and such n such for 800k' but "you can't get a mortgage these days", the other proclaims. "someone buying them", says the other...
Meanwhile I'm strapping on my nikes thinking... boy do I love contracting
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Wasn't on the bench - 'twas a renewal. Can't afford to be on the bench at the mo - new house, new baby, new car.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostFor how long were you on the bench B?
This is my 3rd day on the bench and I'm freaking out here, I've only had 4 phone calls today.
Hence why I accepted a renewal without mentioning a rate rise!
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Originally posted by Bear View PostContract just got renewed today!

Edit: Oh yeah - just remembered that yesterday I also got a letter from HMRC saying I had overpaid my NIC contributions by £120.

Edit 2: Oh - and I'm picking up my new (old, but new to me) car later today


Well done!
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For how long were you on the bench B?
This is my 3rd day on the bench and I'm freaking out here, I've only had 4 phone calls today.
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Nice!Originally posted by Bear View PostContract just got renewed today!

Edit: Oh yeah - just remembered that yesterday I also got a letter from HMRC saying I had overpaid my NIC contributions by £120.

Edit 2: Oh - and I'm picking up my new (old, but new to me) car later today


A good day for bears, it appears
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Congrats fella.
I have a couple of meetings this week to discuss some further potential projects.
toot toot.
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Boomed!
Contract just got renewed today!

Edit: Oh yeah - just remembered that yesterday I also got a letter from HMRC saying I had overpaid my NIC contributions by £120.

Edit 2: Oh - and I'm picking up my new (old, but new to me) car later today
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