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    first day questions

    congratulations to me - just secured contract number 2 - close to home, increase on previous rate - 6 months!



    My last gig was with a previous employer - so im asking you guys for some advice on first days...

    prepare for a list of stupid panicked questions by me...
    cut me - ill bleed rosso red

    #2
    Where is the toilet?

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      #3
      Well done.
      Start as you mean to go on.
      Turn up late.
      Wear T-shirt, jeans and trainers.
      Call everyone love or mate or the short/long version of their name depending on which they dont like.
      Take a 3 hour lunch.
      Turn up in a porsche even if you have to hire it for the day. Screech into the car park and park it across at least 2 parking bays preferablyu including the MDs.
      I am not qualified to give the above advice!

      The original point and click interface by
      Smith and Wesson.

      Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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        #4
        Am I automatically granted internet access or do i have to request it?
        It's about time I changed this sig...

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          #5
          lone do u want to be my financial advisor too?
          cut me - ill bleed rosso red

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            #6
            Originally posted by poser View Post
            lone do u want to be my financial advisor too?
            Ooh, ooh could I? I never tried that before, but I am sure i could get the hang of it.
            I am not qualified to give the above advice!

            The original point and click interface by
            Smith and Wesson.

            Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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              #7
              Make friends with the IT/Network support guys.

              Find out where the stationary cupboard is and take at least 3 of everything.

              Keep the big hole punch on your desk - it's a sure way to meet new people.

              Don't agree to anything before you know what the implications are.

              Congratulations, BTW.

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                #8
                Ok now guys i now some serious answers, i reas that some of you guys always take your laptops with you on first day etc?
                cut me - ill bleed rosso red

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by poser View Post
                  Ok now guys i now some serious answers, i reas that some of you guys always take your laptops with you on first day etc?
                  ooooooohhhhhhhh you are going to get so slapped by the spelling and grammar nazis for that one. <tin hat on><duck>
                  I am not qualified to give the above advice!

                  The original point and click interface by
                  Smith and Wesson.

                  Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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                    #10


                    nope i beat them to it!
                    cut me - ill bleed rosso red

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