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It's hard to see how an independent Scotland can failOriginally posted by scooterscot View PostWHS -
Working from my own office, each working day I'm up around 9-9.30am, nothing earlier. Getting up early for work is a sure way to an early grave.
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I'm losing the will to live at clientCo. There seems to be an assumption that I'm going to extend again, but think it may be time to call it quits.
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oh God yes ...Originally posted by northernladuk View PostDidn't know you were a permie Blaster.
...but could be worse 5 minutes round the corner and so far home at 5:30 most evenings the latest I've come home was 6
..and very little pressure actually though everyone talks as though there is.Last edited by BlasterBates; 16 September 2013, 17:44.
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WHS -Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostWhen I was on the bench for 6 months I slept like a baby and getting up about 9:30
Working from my own office, each working day I'm up around 9-9.30am, nothing earlier. Getting up early for work is a sure way to an early grave.
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Didn't know you were a permie Blaster.Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
Still my attitude is now "sack me ....sack me ...please !!!!!
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When I was on the bench for 6 months I slept like a baby and getting up about 9:30
Can recommend it.
Started sleeping badly as the new job approached
Still my attitude is now "sack me ....sack me ...please !!!!!
So I don't give a monkeys now.
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Luckily there is always an end in sight when you are a contractor.....Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post
Currently counting the days down for this current gig.
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Or put regular 15 hour days in at a cost to their own health so that the C levels can have their bonus...Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostSo if someone complains they're always tired at work, or seems that way, then they're in the wrong job and should be fired.
Makes sense, although it seems a bit tough on people with young kids.
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So if someone complains they're always tired at work, or seems that way, then they're in the wrong job and should be fired.Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post
Makes sense, although it seems a bit tough on people with young kids.
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