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Joe Black replied

19 October 2005, 20:51
Well, it seems that the definitive answer - so far - is YES...or MAYBE, depending of course on things like location, circumstances, contract type or agency.

DodgyAgent would be proud...
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steve'O replied

19 October 2005, 12:14
Yeah OK! No call out charge then...but I can't get even a self employed geezer to do anything at my home for free for a day. Can you?
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BlasterBates replied

19 October 2005, 12:12
Yes but if you are out of work for example, then what have you got to lose.

I mean ...scam...I can't envisage any project where a days work is going to be of any use to a client. They just want to see how you go about things, make things compile etc etc.
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steve'O replied

19 October 2005, 12:04
I've been trying to get a Plumber to move a radiator on a free day's trail, then I will consider giving him any other plumbing jobs I might need..but he keeps telling me to **** off!
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Joe Black started a poll Trial start

19 October 2005, 12:00

28 Voters

No way, not under any circumstances!	7.14%	2 votes
No, cash up front is the way things work	7.14%	2 votes
Maybe, but only if it was a chance to get on the best contract ever	17.86%	5 votes
Maybe, but it would depend on circumstances, if I'm in a contract/location etc	32.14%	9 votes
Yes, in business you sometimes have to consider things as a loss-leader to get your foot in the door	21.43%	6 votes
Yes, but never for agency XYZ because there'd always be some scam behind it	14.29%	4 votes

Given the range of opinions I've read, from why not to not on your nelly I've decided to start a poll to see where the numbers lie, and perhaps also give all those 'Guests' out there (who we never hear a peep from) a chance to voice an opinion as well.

Democracy in action....

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