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Well done too. Have a dancing banana as well
I've also just got a contract in the Netherlands after two months on the bench. Its a good feeling to be back working, but I am a little annoyed with myself for going in slightly low on the rate when I applied for the role in March. I thought that €450/day was a good rate cos it is equivalent to £400/day. However this isn't really true because the exchange rate is a bit skew whiff at the moment, so normally €450/day is equivalent to £300/day.
I feel like an el-cheapo indian ohwell
Still, it wouldn't be right to complain...
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Well done Mr Hoot, wot we like to hear.
Smoke yourself a fine Scottish kipper for breakfast.
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Well done.
I'm off the bench for two weeks, back at previous client, but it's already looking like being three, and they were talking about another project they could give to me which would be another 4-6 weeks. So it's dribs and drabs, but that's fine by me as it means I can work on my plan B on the off weeks and not have to dig into the war-piggy chest.
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostPhew, with the war chest rapidly turning into a piggy bank, I've just bagged a contract
Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI was interviewed for back in January.
Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostGood rate
Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post, and they say very likely to be extended from the initial 3 months, although it means working away from home.
Still, Lucky Mrs OwnHoot, eh? She gets to use the remote control.
Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI sometimes wonder if it's helpful to announce getting a contract,
Originally posted by OwlHoot View Postbut if the intention is to reassure those on the bench I suppose it's OK.
It's even more effective than The Samaritans!
Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostAll the same, there's no escaping the fact that the IT contract market is looking pretty dire right now.
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Well done Mister Hoot.
I think things might be looking up somewhat.
Let's hope it's not the dreaded 'dead cat bounce'.
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