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Well done!
Seems like quite a few people have picked up contracts recently, so is the bench looking a bit empty these days, or are the spaces being filled as quickly?
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Originally posted by zeitghost
Gisajob, I could eat that...
Fixed that for you
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Indeed congrats
Deader than a dead thing that has been squashed out there.
Obviously your skill & personality shone through!
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Well done chap!
The more of you in work and thus able to buy my B.Issue, the better!
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Originally posted by Alf W View PostFour months on the bench and not so much as a sniff of an interview.
Get a call today with an offer from a former client - no interview or anything. Lower rate than before but that's just the market I guess. Just a 25 minute drive from home as well.
Bosh!
congratulations
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Nice work Alf, well done!!Originally posted by Alf W View PostFour months on the bench and not so much as a sniff of an interview.
Get a call today with an offer from a former client - no interview or anything. Lower rate than before but that's just the market I guess. Just a 25 minute drive from home as well.
Bosh!

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Excellent!!!!!!
What area are you in??
I am .NET these days and I have found the work very scarce, but if you apply for EVERYTHING, there is work out there.
I finish this one on Friday and start new one Monday, 20 mins from home on 50% more cash!!!
Yeeeeyyy!!!
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