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Previously on "Officially Benched on Monday for the first time in my life..."
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Originally posted by TestMangler View PostI find some clients just don't like the 'prison' thing. I just fill the gaps by saying that working long hours would have broken the terms of my electronic tag or that I was 'on the register' for that period. That sounds much better than jail time.
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Originally posted by TestMangler View PostI find some clients just don't like the 'prison' thing. I just fill the gaps by saying that working long hours would have broken the terms of my electronic tag or that I was 'on the register' for that period. That sounds much better than jail time.
but it's usually ok once you get in there. apart from the locks on the fridge and stationery cupboard, obviously
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Originally posted by TestMangler View PostI find some clients just don't like the 'prison' thing. I just fill the gaps by saying that working long hours would have broken the terms of my electronic tag or that I was 'on the register' for that period. That sounds much better than jail time.
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostIt'll be grand, he just has to say he's been in prison for the duration. Best way to cover gaps on your CV imo.
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI don't know how to put this gently, but you'll probably never work again now with a great big two week gap in your CV.
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI don't know how to put this gently, but you'll probably never work again now with a great big two week gap in your CV.
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Originally posted by ChrisPackit View PostAny kind words of consolation....?
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Originally posted by ChrisPackit View PostAs the title says, I will be officially benched as of Monday for the first time in a 12 year (on and off) contracting career. Always walked out of one into another.
Mostly due to my stupidity I hasten to add. I had a role secured 4 weeks ago which just needed a "final sign off by HR" at a big financial...that was 4 weeks ago. I only started to look a week ago for other stuff just in case this doesn't come off, which is looking increasingly unlikely even though they say it is still a go-er.
Schoolboy error on my part I think, should've carried on looking until the paperwork was in my hand.
Any kind words of consolation....?
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Officially Benched on Monday for the first time in my life...
As the title says, I will be officially benched as of Monday for the first time in a 12 year (on and off) contracting career. Always walked out of one into another.
Mostly due to my stupidity I hasten to add. I had a role secured 4 weeks ago which just needed a "final sign off by HR" at a big financial...that was 4 weeks ago. I only started to look a week ago for other stuff just in case this doesn't come off, which is looking increasingly unlikely even though they say it is still a go-er.
Schoolboy error on my part I think, should've carried on looking until the paperwork was in my hand.
Any kind words of consolation....?Tags: None
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