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Did you get through all the stuff on your list named "stuff to do when I'm on the bench, because I'm too busy working?"
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostHis problem is that he is one of these wee guys that says he will have one drink then the next thing he is trying to breakdance on the pub floor after 8 pints of stella. His wife thinks that is our fault.
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Originally posted by lukemg View PostWhen you are a student you get tons of free time and it's brilliant - why ? Simple it's because all your mates are in the same boat so you can do stuff or just hang out and still enjoy it.
Ok, so you might be the sort of total propellor head who has solitary hobbies (mostly involving the internet) but most are fairly sociable.
You get benched when in this game and all the people you might hook up with are still at work = downer.
Solution - The first social network for benched contractors, linked by location and activity e.g. anyone fancy Chill Factore, karting, game of golf, pie and a pint wednesday afto ?
Who knows you might make new friends and network opportunities. Ok, they might turn up dressed as Boba Fett but at least it gives you something to talk about !
Right, website please benched webdevs, second thoughts just a hookup thread might cover it....
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Originally posted by Pinto View PostIs it unfounded?
His problem is that he is one of these wee guys that says he will have one drink then the next thing he is trying to breakdance on the pub floor after 8 pints of stella. His wife thinks that is our fault.
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My mate who stays local got made redundant from his job, his Wife won't let him meet me during the day as she thinks I will be a bad influence on him. I mean how sad is that?
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I quite fancy a 'jacobs cream cracker' eating competition, or possibly a 'speed reading threads for pedantry'
that would be fun
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostNonsense. There is no shortage of benched contractor events.
For example the "AtW Daily Squirrel-Molesting Outing" held in Brum or the "CyberCretin Gloating Tour of Sites where loads of people have died".
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Nonsense. There is no shortage of benched contractor events.
For example the "AtW Monthly Squirrel-Molesting Outing" held in Brum or the "CyberCretin Gloating Tour of Sites where loads of people have died".
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I've just seen your avatar, DiscoStu, and don't think I can touch my mouse anymore...
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