The difference between contractors and permies

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Mailman replied

14 March 2006, 09:30
Originally posted by Francko

The reason, one of them said: " there is a big difference between contractors and permies", to which I have replied: "yes, contractors get the work done, permies don't".

Well that really depends on the person in question. I know plenty of contractors who turn up for lunch and do nothing all day long...just as I know plenty of permies who do the same.

Is one group better than the other? Not really

Mailman
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Fungus replied

13 March 2006, 18:55
"Us contractors are like fire and forget missiles."

You mean they fire us and forget?

Actually the one next to me is more like Stig of the Dump. Going by smell and appearance anyway.
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Francko replied

13 March 2006, 17:11
Originally posted by sasguru

So you're useless then ?

Oh dear! But you too!!! Oh well, means we both get promoted this year.
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Dundeegeorge replied

13 March 2006, 17:07
It's almost as if Oscar Wilde was in the room, isn't it?

Originally posted by sasguru

So you're useless then ?

Have you been doing the JabberWocky correspondence course, "humour, for best results, use a sledgehammer"?
Tsk, no finesse.

(Did you spot the irony there, girls and boys?)
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zathras replied

13 March 2006, 17:07
Originally posted by Francko

Just back from one of the many useless meetings with a few useless managers who strongly discourage other managers to use contractors.

The reason, one of them said: " there is a big difference between contractors and permies", to which I have replied: "yes, contractors get the work done, permies don't".

That appeared to be quite amusing to the rest but so... have I defended the category well enough?

Yes however. Us contractors are like fire and and forget missiles. Managers tell us what they want and we get on and do it!

That means we also don't need so many useless managers!
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sasguru replied

13 March 2006, 17:01
So you're useless then ?
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Francko started a topic The difference between contractors and permies

13 March 2006, 16:52
The difference between contractors and permies

Just back from one of the many useless meetings with a few useless managers who strongly discourage other managers to use contractors.

The reason, one of them said: " there is a big difference between contractors and permies", to which I have replied: "yes, contractors get the work done, permies don't".

That appeared to be quite amusing to the rest but so... have I defended the category well enough?
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