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Zippy replied

25 August 2009, 11:49
Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post

Inappropriate use of the photo copier

You mean copying lots of personal papers etc? I suppose that is one upside to permiedom.
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oracleslave replied

25 August 2009, 11:37
Originally posted by DaveB View Post

You're not the only one gone Permie, Chris.

Can't say I miss contracting either to be honest.
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DaveB replied

25 August 2009, 11:35
You're not the only one gone Permie, Chris. I did the same back in january after about the same length of time contracting. Any port in a storm and once the market picks up again I'll have a bunch of new skills to sell
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The Lone Gunman replied

25 August 2009, 11:32
Originally posted by chris79 View Post

Hey, if there are any admins reading this - can I have my title updated to 'Permie among Contractors'?

At least you have still got a sense of humour. How long it will last in permieville is open to debate and if arseguru is any indicator your sanity hasn't got long either.
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chris79 replied

25 August 2009, 11:24
Hey, if there are any admins reading this - can I have my title updated to 'Permie among Contractors'?
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alreadypacked replied

25 August 2009, 11:09
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

Secret Santa

Inappropriate use of the photo copier
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Zippy replied

25 August 2009, 11:03
Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post

It will not be long until you are going to the Xmas party the contractor are not invited too

Secret Santa
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alreadypacked replied

25 August 2009, 11:01
Originally posted by chris79 View Post

Cheers guys!

I'm just praying now that they ask me to start in about a months time so I can extend my 'summer holiday' a bit further...

It will not be long until you are going to the Xmas party the contractor are not invited too
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chris79 replied

25 August 2009, 10:59
Cheers guys!

I'm just praying now that they ask me to start in about a months time so I can extend my 'summer holiday' a bit further...
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FiveTimes replied

25 August 2009, 08:21
Well done that man
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SallyAnne replied

25 August 2009, 08:12
Best of luck Chris x x x
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TykeMerc replied

24 August 2009, 21:25
Fair enough, if it's the right move for you at this time then it's the right thing to do.

Being close to home is a major plus too.

I hope it works out well for you
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suityou01 replied

24 August 2009, 20:35
Originally posted by chris79 View Post

Following an interview last week I've been offered and accepted a perm job... three years of contracting for me are now at a close.

Wasn't as clear cut for me as I do value my time with family a lot etc, and given the current situation with the market, bench time, drop in rates, dodgy agents, etc, etc I figured having a career job is still a viable option. Just glad I've managed to secure something and it's right on my doorstep which is a bonus.

I'll probably still frequent these boards as I intend to keep my company running and offer services outside my mainstream job (in whatever capacity I'm unsure, not thought about it yet).

Hope it works out for you. A good solid footing with a local firm and getting home at night can only be a great thing.
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ChimpMaster replied

24 August 2009, 20:11
I hope u you used the 3 years' contracting to save save save. I'm going to go permie one day, but it'll probably be in a local job 3 days a week. I'll do it when I have achieved financial freedom - only need another £600,000 or so to put the plan in motion.
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BrilloPad replied

24 August 2009, 17:38
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