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Originally posted by Mordac View PostI do the Dilbert gags sunshine...
PS - Does anyone else think the "contractor" looks like George Michael, or is it just me?"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostTechnically, Scot Adams does the Dilbert Gags, you just rip them off and take the credit.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostClassic ...
The IT director requested a meeting with me and the team leader who was my 'handler' at the client, during which the director commented with surprise that I was getting paid so much. I had the feeling it was comparable to his salary and somehow I had been flying under his radar so far, so I said "that's before tax". He visibly relaxed, his position of dominance re-established.
Renewal was approved, apparently they did need me after all.
I suppose senior management may only usually look at the project cost when approving things so expect those lower down the chain to ensure value for money for individual resources. Keep your head down and don't arrive on site too flashy, you might dent someone's ego.Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.Comment
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Had an interview once for a gig. Knew the bloke (IT manager) anyway so it was a done deal afterwards
BUt before it had to be rubber stamped by the new financial director. Then got told he wanted to speak to me.
First question - "so this is a lot of money, why should we pay you this much when its x times more than the permies get?". The IT manager just went redder and redder as the FD asked stupider and more rude questions. I knew it was then not going to happen.... and it was.
To this day, I still know the original fella and he still apologies for the actions of his FD.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostHad an interview once for a gig. Knew the bloke (IT manager) anyway so it was a done deal afterwards
BUt before it had to be rubber stamped by the new financial director. Then got told he wanted to speak to me.
First question - "so this is a lot of money, why should we pay you this much when its x times more than the permies get?". The IT manager just went redder and redder as the FD asked stupider and more rude questions. I knew it was then not going to happen.... and it was.
To this day, I still know the original fella and he still apologies for the actions of his FD.
AYCOTBAC (Don't answer that for him NLUK!!!)The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostHad an interview once for a gig. Knew the bloke (IT manager) anyway so it was a done deal afterwards
BUt before it had to be rubber stamped by the new financial director. Then got told he wanted to speak to me.
First question - "so this is a lot of money, why should we pay you this much when its x times more than the permies get?". The IT manager just went redder and redder as the FD asked stupider and more rude questions. I knew it was then not going to happen.... and it was.
To this day, I still know the original fella and he still apologies for the actions of his FD.Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Originally posted by Zigenare View Post£50 to hit it with the hammer, £1250 for knowing where to hit it with the hammer!Comment
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Originally posted by NLyUK View PostDon't beat yourself up. If you ask nicely and for a large fee I can send somebody round for that...Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostHad an interview once for a gig. Knew the bloke (IT manager) anyway so it was a done deal afterwards
BUt before it had to be rubber stamped by the new financial director. Then got told he wanted to speak to me.
First question - "so this is a lot of money, why should we pay you this much when its x times more than the permies get?".Comment
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