Not sure why I haven't posted this before, but here goes..
Am I the only contractor who suffers from claustrophobia? It's pretty bad with me - I hate lifts. It's so bad it's actually cost me a few contracts over the years!
I've got two interviews lined up next week (both Investment Banking) and I'm already "carping" myself about them. It's not the interviews that matter - I've never had an issue with those in the 20 years I've been contracting - but it's the buildings and their lifts.
TBH, things have got so bad I always mention it now to agencies before they put my details forward, as I don't want to waste anyone's time. But you know what agents are like... Had the first technical telephone interview with one of the clients today: went well, hence they want to see me in person next week. So when the agent calls, I say "You did mention my claustrophobia to them and that I won't use lifts - you know, like I told you to, several times?" Turns out he hadn't. Why am I not surprised...?
Anyway, after pushing the agent to inform them, it now seems they are on the 7th floor. Not an issue for me, I don't mind using the stairs. But I'm wondering if this "oddity" of mine will blow it with the client? What to do...? What to do...?
Anyone else got any similar career-killing problems? ...Apart from alcoholism, hic!
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Am I the only contractor who suffers from claustrophobia? It's pretty bad with me - I hate lifts. It's so bad it's actually cost me a few contracts over the years!
I've got two interviews lined up next week (both Investment Banking) and I'm already "carping" myself about them. It's not the interviews that matter - I've never had an issue with those in the 20 years I've been contracting - but it's the buildings and their lifts.
TBH, things have got so bad I always mention it now to agencies before they put my details forward, as I don't want to waste anyone's time. But you know what agents are like... Had the first technical telephone interview with one of the clients today: went well, hence they want to see me in person next week. So when the agent calls, I say "You did mention my claustrophobia to them and that I won't use lifts - you know, like I told you to, several times?" Turns out he hadn't. Why am I not surprised...?
Anyway, after pushing the agent to inform them, it now seems they are on the 7th floor. Not an issue for me, I don't mind using the stairs. But I'm wondering if this "oddity" of mine will blow it with the client? What to do...? What to do...?
Anyone else got any similar career-killing problems? ...Apart from alcoholism, hic!
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