Reply to: Where do you go to snoop on what working at a client is like??

[thunderlizard]

Eavesdropping in their local pub.

[Brussels Slumdog]

Become a Linkedin spy

How do people assess what a new contract role is like??

I ve taken a look at glassdoor and tried googling my new boss with little joy

what do you guys do to get a feel for the new role you are about tom commit too

Join Linkedin.
Search the company name
See if any of your ex collegues or contacts have worked for the company then phone or email him/her.
If not send a private message to one of the ex employees of the company
to ask their opinion.
You can also judge the company by how long contractors have stayed with
the project

[Andy2]

You poor man, daily drudgery to earn money without enjoying it.

whats there to enjoy about work
If I were to enjoy I will be at a beach in barbados or on a yacht
as long as they pay the invoice I turn up

[d000hg]

It's work, therefore I assume it's going to be dull..

You poor man, daily drudgery to earn money without enjoying it.

[lukemg]

It's work, therefore I assume it's going to be dull.
I am getting paid, so I will put up with virtually anything your standard office can chuck at me.
I am temporary, which is very comforting if it turns out worse than normal.
If you are lucky, you end up with some people who are ok and can have half a laugh with and eye candy always helps (current location, 3 straight blokes, 17 women, most under 30)...

[DiscoStu]

Was that Axios by any chance? I had an interview there and they made a big deal about that cos the CEO is a rabid anti smoker (the entire place seemed revolve about the CEO/owner and it seemed to be more of a lifestyle choice rather than a job). The funny thing was the office was next door to the russian consulate i think it was and, according to the interviewer, the guys who worked there smoked like troopers at the front door.

You'll see that Payload Bollington has been banned. That's because he's not real.

[Ltd ability]

I got asked if I smoked beacause they said their company had a policy of not hiring smokers. Gave me the impression they were a bunch of c**cksuckers hell bent on control freakery. But hey, I got the gig and haven't had a puff since!! And guys... yes, my initial premise was correct!!

Was that Axios by any chance? I had an interview there and they made a big deal about that cos the CEO is a rabid anti smoker (the entire place seemed revolve about the CEO/owner and it seemed to be more of a lifestyle choice rather than a job). The funny thing was the office was next door to the russian consulate i think it was and, according to the interviewer, the guys who worked there smoked like troopers at the front door.

[DS23]

[BlasterBates]

What about the air vents?, you should have a good view from there.

[bogeyman]

Have a look at their website - is it like Dilbert without humour?

So a bit like Dilbert then?

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Have a look at their website - is it like Dilbert without humour?

[Zippy]

Just turning up on the first day without even a telephone interview worked quite well too, it must be said.

Though I didn't end up working on what the pimp said I'd be doing.

Been there, done that too

[Zippy]

I generally turn up for the interview

HTH

[Payload Bollington]

I got asked if I smoked beacause they said their company had a policy of not hiring smokers. Gave me the impression they were a bunch of c**cksuckers hell bent on control freakery. But hey, I got the gig and haven't had a puff since!! And guys... yes, my initial premise was correct!!

[EternalOptimist]

I quite often visit the client from 9 to 5 and sit there taking it all in. I often perform some tasks for them but I make sure i invoice them.
This process typically takes 3 months or longer.