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Must be a typo surely, should be 5? For me I look at 2 things, rate and location, a close third is how locked down their web access is and can I work less hours without anyone noticing.Originally posted by AtW View Post"The 18-year-old former health sciences student has applied for 80 posts since she left college in June - including 50 in one day."
How can one thoughtfully apply for 50 jobs in one day without studying if its a good fit?
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"The 18-year-old former health sciences student has applied for 80 posts since she left college in June - including 50 in one day."
How can one thoughtfully apply for 50 jobs in one day without studying if its a good fit?
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It's not the end of the world to be offered a job like that.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostShe might end up being offered a job as one of those people who walk around with placards.
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She might end up being offered a job as one of those people who walk around with placards.
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Nothing that a hefty dose of immigration won't solve. The Tories are working on it.
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That'd be a great idea... get a premium number and get pictured in the news holding a sign with your number. Plan B?
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Maybe she could charge them for it?Originally posted by d000hg View PostI wonder if she's had to change her phone after that number appeared in the paper? Unless she likes talking to perverts, I imagine she has.
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There was a guy who'd stand at the top of the escalator at Canary Wharf with a sign saying "Job wanted". haven't seen him for a while - maybe someone hired him
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...and of course, there was Professor Nutt, who claimed a glass of Burgundy was more harmful than crack cocaine.Originally posted by MrRobin View PostThey must use the same comedy name generator as the Beeb...
Dr Willy Notcutt (pain specialist) was on the news a few nights ago
And how could one forget, Roger Boyes of The Times, reporting on naughty goings on at the Vienna Boys Choir.
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They must use the same comedy name generator as the Beeb...
Dr Willy Notcutt (pain specialist) was on the news a few nights ago
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