Originally posted by coolhandluke
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Agency games increasing after covid?
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostClients don't always want the cheapest - they didn't 6 months ago and they don't today.This default font is sooooooooooooo boring and so are short usernamesComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostPeople talk about the horrors of permie reviews once a year, but having to never deal with slime agents again is priceless.
That and knowing I get paid every month, whether I work or not (sick, holiday, training) until retirement.
Can't put a price on that peace of mindDown with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostTrue enough. I've been in the same place for years, so haven't talked to an agent - other than the ones at my agency, and that's usually to tell them what I'd like to drink. If this comes to an end, permiedom does have its attractions. I'll think of it as my retirement pin money.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostPeople talk about the horrors of permie reviews once a year, but having to never deal with slime agents again is priceless.
That and knowing I get paid every month, whether I work or not (sick, holiday, training) until retirement.
Can't put a price on that peace of mind
the whole process is painful :
- idiot agents who can't read or write
- agents who won't take your CV as you have T-SQL and the client wants PL SQL
- those mining for CVs
- those mining for leads
- the ones that talk your ear off for 30 mins, then don't return callsComment
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Originally posted by quackhandle View Post... you can play nice and friendly if they do the same....Comment
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Originally posted by quackhandle View Post...
They also did the usual "how are you finding the market", "have you got anything else lined up?" Ah, noobies.
Yep, it's a game, however you can play nice and friendly if they do the same.
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Originally posted by Shezz View PostWhat's the right answer to these? Usually I go with "I've had a few calls, one or two applications in the very early stages of the process but nothing concrete right now" as the suggestion that I'm on my way to receiving an offer or have one on the table would usually indicate to the recruiter that I'm not worth gambling on.Comment
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Originally posted by Shezz View PostWhat's the right answer to these? Usually I go with "I've had a few calls, one or two applications in the very early stages of the process but nothing concrete right now" as the suggestion that I'm on my way to receiving an offer or have one on the table would usually indicate to the recruiter that I'm not worth gambling on.
Don't give them any more than that. Divulging more detail invites too many questions.
I got a call back off the pimp I spoke to last week, "It's been filled internally." Yeah, CV harvesting.
I haven't missed dealing with these shysters.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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