Hi! Where's that jargon dictionary?

[ecc83]

Hello! Newbie contractor, GSOH seeks client with fat wallet for NSA fun.

New to the forum, have lurked a little and need some jargon busting. Have seen a few that I think I get:

bob = bob a job = low rate contractor?

bench = on the bench = between contracts?

tulip = eh? swear filter?

Any more little in-house memes I should be aware of?

[SimonMac]

Hello

Now it would be simple if we told you, but as a contractor you should be adept at finding information out for yourself!

[istvan]

permie = permanent employee

[Wodewick]

bob = bob a job = low rate contractor?

Thats not quite a bob in standard CUK jargon.

Off the top of my head you might also need:
winker & potnoodle

[northernladuk]

bob = bob a job = low rate contractor?

bench = on the bench = between contracts?

tulip = eh? swear filter?

2 out of 3. Average.

[ecc83]

2 out of 3? I'll get me coat...


although "2 out of 3 ain't bad" if you prefer your glass half full...


so what is a bob then?

[Wanderer]

tulip = eh? swear filter?

Yes, as in: Bulltulip. tulip happens. I am going to take a tulip. This is a tulipty job. Get the meaning.

[oracleslave]

2 out of 3? I'll get me coat...


although "2 out of 3 ain't bad" if you prefer your glass half full...


so what is a bob then?

Here's a clue.

View Profile: BobShawadiwadi - Contractor UK Bulletin Board

[ecc83]

*penny drops*

[Project Monkey]

everyone knows bob