Just got my one weeks notice served!

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Pinto replied

29 October 2009, 10:36
Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post

I am sure there will be a "to do" list to keep you busy. I am working from home in the summer house in Ireland, or as waiting for some plummers to call and give a quote.

plumbers.
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minestrone replied

29 October 2009, 10:34
Good few jobs going in auld reekie if you are not wanting to stay away, unadvertised mostly but jobs are around.
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alreadypacked replied

29 October 2009, 08:15
Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

yes

I am sure there will be a "to do" list to keep you busy. I am working from home in the summer house in Ireland, or as waiting for some plummers to call and give a quote.
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d000hg replied

29 October 2009, 07:54
Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post

Are you working away from home?

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

yes

Do many people negotiate cheaper rates booking several weeks in advance... that has to sting if you are left forced to pay for it while benched.
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TiroFijo replied

29 October 2009, 06:51
Originally posted by uky kozak View Post

When you are prepared to drop your rate by 50% drop me a line I have 3 or 4 positions available... (I am not joking either)

He might have to drop more than his rates to get a contract in this market
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uky kozak replied

29 October 2009, 02:18
When you are prepared to drop your rate by 50% drop me a line I have 3 or 4 positions available... (I am not joking either)
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Spacecadet replied

29 October 2009, 00:54
Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

Gosh 48 hours have almost passed and I've no found a new job yet.

Should I be worried?

Sorry to hear that!

I never start worrying till after 50 hours have passed
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scooterscot replied

29 October 2009, 00:24
Gosh 48 hours have almost passed and I've no found a new job yet.

Should I be worried?
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scooterscot replied

27 October 2009, 10:01
Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post

Are you working away from home?

yes
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fckvwls replied

27 October 2009, 09:31
Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

What's going? First time in 6 years of contracting....

They probably tired of you flouncing off to the bathroom for a pot noodle every time a visitor walked into the office with a mac.
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alreadypacked replied

27 October 2009, 09:31
Are you working away from home?
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scooterscot started a topic Just got my one weeks notice served!

27 October 2009, 09:27
Just got my one weeks notice served!

What's going? First time in 6 years of contracting.... Completed the contract ahead of schedule.... my own fault I suppose.

Right start looking for a new job. Start the clock....
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