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I prefer taking extensions to be honest, as they look better. Seen so many people who have 3 months here, 6 months there, that you end up thinking you ain't that good. Better off getting 9 -18 months here and there, as it shows you've been extended, so must be ok. Sometimes, it's better to plan for the future on a few quid less. imo
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Postit's a bummer. thats for sure.
whats the opposite though ? spawny bastids law ?
I finished a six monther about ten years ago, on a good rate, for a good client, for a decent agent.
perfect, now for three months off getting pissed and travelling abroad.
On my way up the M1 on the last day, the decent agent rings me
you got a new start monday morning on technolgy x, six months, same rate
me - 'first off I want three months off, second I dont know technolgy x, third how can I do an interview before monday ??'
decent agent -'i'll get back to you'
agent - 'ok start at 9 on monday, no experience required, no interview, six months, rate is 1.5x what you just had'
paid for my house that gig did, and I learned a massive new skill set on the job. which is the best way.
Bestest of luck to you, SC, old boy.
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostMarket seemed a bit dry so I reluctantly accepted a 3 month extension this week.
Since then my email inbox and voice mail inbox has been almost spammed by agents with juicy looking contracts for me
whats the opposite though ? spawny bastids law ?
I finished a six monther about ten years ago, on a good rate, for a good client, for a decent agent.
perfect, now for three months off getting pissed and travelling abroad.
On my way up the M1 on the last day, the decent agent rings me
you got a new start monday morning on technolgy x, six months, same rate
me - 'first off I want three months off, second I dont know technolgy x, third how can I do an interview before monday ??'
decent agent -'i'll get back to you'
agent - 'ok start at 9 on monday, no experience required, no interview, six months, rate is 1.5x what you just had'
paid for my house that gig did, and I learned a massive new skill set on the job. which is the best way.
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostMarket seemed a bit dry so I reluctantly accepted a 3 month extension this week.
Since then my email inbox and voice mail inbox has been almost spammed by agents with juicy looking contracts for me
You never know.
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Market seemed a bit dry so I reluctantly accepted a 3 month extension this week.
Since then my email inbox and voice mail inbox has been almost spammed by agents with juicy looking contracts for meTags: None
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