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The worst contractor you have ever worked with or heard about
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My second contract at a retail bank was along side 6-7 other contractors. One of them was constantly boasting about how great he was and that he usually works in London for 1k a day. He would say things like "I am 10x better than the X" within earshot of X who was the permie lead architect. If a permie asked him for help he would ridicule them and laugh in their face. He ended up getting terminated as he was fiddling his time sheets. He arrived one day to find his pass no longer worked. One claim he made was he had written a search engine just before Google which was better, but he "couldn't be bothered" finishing it.Comment
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I found this blog post when I was googling in my last gig. I sat across from this old dude (contractor) who was perm turned contract after retiring as he had vital system knowledge of their aging IT. Not his fault and fair play to him for making a quid or two out of it to top up the retirement coffers.
He was 67, looked like Monty burns, slurped his tea, tapped his desk, ate his food like a pack of masticating dingos and generally was disgusting. The nose blowing and hanky examining was also a part of the repertoire.
Any who, here's the blog post.Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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Originally posted by administrator View PostI'm bringing a pack of Wotsits to the next grub clubIf you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostMy second contract at a retail bank was along side 6-7 other contractors. One of them was constantly boasting about how great he was and that he usually works in London for 1k a day. He would say things like "I am 10x better than the X" within earshot of X who was the permie lead architect. If a permie asked him for help he would ridicule them and laugh in their face. He ended up getting terminated as he was fiddling his time sheets. He arrived one day to find his pass no longer worked. One claim he made was he had written a search engine just before Google which was better, but he "couldn't be bothered" finishing it.
Even then google won because they were better than the other search engines at the time (in the same way facebook overtook myspace). Even in 1997 Excite / Altavista were worth billions......merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Saw a contractor terminated last year for BO.
Much as it sounds funny, it was bloody awful. When he visited another building, some senior bod found out who he was, phoned his client manager and told her the bloke was not allowed in the building again !
People around him hat desk fans with pots of Neutradol sitting in front of them blowing on their desks. I also got the honour of 'walking him off'. the bloody lift stopped at every floor on the way down to reception.
Other than being totally stinkiferous, he was crap as well. Well, I think he was, we couldn't talk to him for long enough to get updates without retching or running for air !!When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....Comment
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Originally posted by TestMangler View PostSaw a contractor terminated last year for BO.
Much as it sounds funny, it was bloody awful. When he visited another building, some senior bod found out who he was, phoned his client manager and told her the bloke was not allowed in the building again !
People around him hat desk fans with pots of Neutradol sitting in front of them blowing on their desks. I also got the honour of 'walking him off'. the bloody lift stopped at every floor on the way down to reception.
Other than being totally stinkiferous, he was crap as well. Well, I think he was, we couldn't talk to him for long enough to get updates without retching or running for air !!Comment
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Originally posted by TestMangler View PostSaw a contractor terminated last year for BO.
Much as it sounds funny, it was bloody awful. When he visited another building, some senior bod found out who he was, phoned his client manager and told her the bloke was not allowed in the building again !
People around him hat desk fans with pots of Neutradol sitting in front of them blowing on their desks. I also got the honour of 'walking him off'. the bloody lift stopped at every floor on the way down to reception.
Other than being totally stinkiferous, he was crap as well. Well, I think he was, we couldn't talk to him for long enough to get updates without retching or running for air !!
Once had to fire a Test Manager as she stank of booze and we found vodka bottles in her desk drawers....shame as she was actually very good at her job.Comment
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Originally posted by Damon View PostOnce had to fire a Test Manager as she stank of booze and we found vodka bottles in her desk drawers....shame as she was actually very good at her job.
If so then she should not have been sacked but applauded for only resorting to alcohol. Tranquilizers could have been justified even.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by MyUserName View PostShirley someone mentioned it to him? What did he say when he was asked to improve his personal hygiene?
Client also asked the agent to speak to him, which I believe they did a couple of times.
The extent of this guys problem can't be underestimated though. He would take his jacket off and it looked like he had taken a shower with his shirt on, he dripped that much. he was into prog rock though, so f**k himWhen freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....Comment
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