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Just accepted an offer from the dark side

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    Just accepted an offer from the dark side

    Reluctantly, but this is the worst market I've ever seen for contracting - not had a sniff, not an interview, nada on the contract side. And I'm a CCIE ffs, thought that'd get me through most doors.

    Oh well, sick pay and training I suppose. And tax, and answering to the man, and 4 weeks holiday a year.

    Why am I not feeling happier about it - it is a good job, just all the b)llocks that comes with permie that's leaving me less than enthused ...

    I give me a year max, see this out then back in with both feet first.
    Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

    Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

    That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

    Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

    #2
    What's that smell?

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      #3
      Originally posted by Foxy Moron View Post
      What's that smell?
      Your armpit.
      Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

      Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

      That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

      Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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        #4
        Burn him.
        Cats are evil.

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          #5
          Thought it was Permiedom for a moment, but yes you are right

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            #6
            ReskillInPermiedom

            It's a tough choice, but sometimes you have to. Good luck.

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              #7
              Snaw if you look at the top of this forum it says "Contractor UK, the IT Contractor Portal".

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                #8
                Training? You didn't fall for that one did you?

                That means they give you a brochure full of noddy courses like 'shoelace-tying for beginners' or 'intermediate velcro' and enough budget to go on about 1 in 4 of them.

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                  #9
                  I went on advance Velcro, but I got stuck

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by PRC1964 View Post
                    ReskillInPermiedom

                    It's a tough choice, but sometimes you have to. Good luck.
                    Actually, the main reason I'm doing it. Gonna get a lot of exposure to stuff I don't have - problem with working in banks for so long is you leave yourself kind of exposed to the rest of the industries needs when the banks all come crashing down.
                    Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

                    Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

                    That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

                    Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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