Is it Normal?

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voron replied

14 October 2005, 07:40
Originally posted by Wotan

Well, if you also took the opportunity to negotiate:
1) rate increase
2) allowed to work from home
3) take-on new skills
then that might help.

Ha! A clueless client with double standards and a lying pimp happily swinging from my balls.

Oh well, it's all part of growing up and hopefully the pay off is just around the corner...
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Spodicus replied

14 October 2005, 07:30
Originally posted by SandyDown

Voron: congratulations on your extension.. you deserved it

My XXXX is big enough, I don't need an extension.
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omen666 replied

14 October 2005, 07:30
I know the feeling...just secured a 6 months extension yesterday, but the project is horrible so I didn't feel like celebrating

Still thems the breaks, had some great projects in my time too.... and this extension will help pay for my move to a nice big house I've got my eye on

Sorry for being cheerful voron!
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SandyDown replied

14 October 2005, 07:28
Voron: congratulations on your extension.. you deserved it
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Spodicus replied

14 October 2005, 07:25
Originally posted by voron

Oh yes

None. Being offered a second extension. Should be a moment of satisfaction, knowing the client values my work.

However, having spent five minutes on the phone with the agent, I feel dirty and shameful

Go and touch yourself, that'll make you feel better...
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Wotan replied

13 October 2005, 23:27
Well, if you also took the opportunity to negotiate:
1) rate increase
2) allowed to work from home
3) take-on new skills
then that might help.
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DirtyOldMan replied

13 October 2005, 20:31
Ohhhh....so that was you that called me was it ??

Pervert !
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MarillionFan replied

13 October 2005, 19:26
Spare a thought for me. After 5 minutes on the phone at £4 per minute I felt dirty and shameful as well.
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voron replied

13 October 2005, 18:15
Originally posted by ratewhore

Guess you're on a public sector contract then...

Oh yes

It depends on the compromises you had to do.

None. Being offered a second extension. Should be a moment of satisfaction, knowing the client values my work.

However, having spent five minutes on the phone with the agent, I feel dirty and shameful
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ratewhore replied

13 October 2005, 16:22
Guess you're on a public sector contract then...
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xoggoth replied

13 October 2005, 16:16
I would feel utterly depressed if the client offered to renew this one. So the answer is probably no.
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Francko replied

13 October 2005, 16:15
Originally posted by voron

...to feel depressed when the client wants to extend your contract?

It depends on the compromises you had to do.
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voron started a topic Is it Normal?

13 October 2005, 15:47
Is it Normal?

...to feel depressed when the client wants to extend your contract?
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