It looks like I won't be having a great Christmas this year. I whinged to the agent about the lack of work at the client. The agent has spoken to the client and I guess the client will be speaking to me at some point tomorrow. If I am shown the door, I'll probably be relieved.
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Bugger! When in doubt, try to look busy...+50 Xeno Geek Points
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Originally posted by Zippy View PostBugger! When in doubt, try to look busy...If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.Comment
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I had that at DWP, I was doing eff all and told all and sundry cos I hate being idle, and I mean the programme manager too, kept me on, was literally just surfing all day, then got asked if I could help with some Tivoli tulipe which though boring and tedious was something, aced it, mega thanks, all impresssed - then, canned!!!
Was glad to go tho tbh...Comment
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As a programmer, there is always some new tech to play with, so anytime I've ever had quiet periods at a client co I always find something to look busy withComment
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