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The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist -
Originally posted by Chuck View PostKeep an eye on the man who signs your timesheet. That is all that matters.Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostYou've worked at Barcap as well then?Comment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostThe phrase "you've got a meeting with the external auditors"Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostHe is going soon, and no one know who will sign them this month.
EvacuateThe Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostHe is going soon, and no one know who will sign them this month.
Quick - re-negotiate weekly terms!Comment
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- Facebook is blocked
- Receptionist is not hot
- External ports are firewalled
- Everyone looks miserable
- Receptionist's desk is not visible from yours
- Huge open plan office treating people like copy+paste resources
- Nescafe gold blend
- No phone reception
- Permie's lunch breaks are 30 minutes long and everyone is bitter about it
- Manager is more than 60 years old and doesn't really seem to do anything other than ask people how they're getting on
- External ports are firewalled
- Your computer isn't set up and ready to go when you arrive
- Your computer is 12 years old and has 2gb of ram
- People can see your screen
- Receptionist has a boyfriend
Unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes.
Currently 10+ contracts available in your areaComment
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Originally posted by NibblyPig View Post- Manager is more than 60 years old and doesn't really seem to do anything other than ask people how they're getting on
'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Been there done it
People being asked to bring their documentation up to date is a key one.
Contractors coming in (that's you!) and cross training to cover "holiday"
Tbf most of the people involved when it happened to me were cool. I did witness a total breakdown though, when the news finally leaked. Full on total colapse, was really grim.Comment
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Open-plan office in which two-thirds of the desks are empty, except for the occasional four-socket adapter and a few trailing Ethernet cables.Comment
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