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Title: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 01:00:23 PM
I know several people here are self employed, shortly to be unemployed or skimming the surface (not DS of course, the bastard  cussing:).

A new thread to keep us abreast of developments.
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 01:03:41 PM
Work is a four letter word best avoided in polite company.
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 01:14:58 PM
Well I am also happy to permit grumbles about absurd energy bill etc.  angel1

I brimmed my car today. Nearly 80 squid  cussing: cussing:

Doubtless it will turn into another thread about rugs, badgers or trombones, but we can try...............
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: apc2010 on October 27, 2011, 01:20:14 PM
Same here ,lots of people returning to the UK .............. noooo:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 01:21:35 PM
What on earth do they imagine they can do here??
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 01:33:16 PM
Claim benefits  ::)
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 01:34:43 PM
Well I am also happy to permit grumbles about absurd energy bill etc.  angel1

I brimmed my car today. Nearly 80 squid  cussing: cussing:

Doubtless it will turn into another thread about rugs, badgers or trombones, but we can try...............



Lucky to have a car ~ mine has now been in the garage awaiting spares since last Thursday.  cussing:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 01:36:52 PM
They will be awaiting delivery from China noooo:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2011, 01:45:00 PM
Our Council Tax has gone up to €190 per year!  cussing:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 01:49:36 PM
Mine is £1000  cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 01:50:26 PM
They will be awaiting delivery from China noooo:


Germany apparently ~ Land Rovers come with BMW engines and other bits it seems.  Banghead

Mine is £1000  cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:

And my council tax is £1750  cussing:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 02:09:57 PM
You have a 4 bed house. I have a 1 bed flat  cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 02:22:53 PM
I am in a shitehole called Denbighshire, North Wales ..... You are not!


BTW this place is Band F
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: apc2010 on October 27, 2011, 02:40:09 PM
Our Council Tax has gone up to €190 per year!  cussing:

Why ........ rubschin:  mine is 139 and I live in a town .........(more stuff for the council).........
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 02:41:03 PM
BM clearly lives in an mansion
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2011, 02:54:06 PM
Our Council Tax has gone up to €190 per year!  cussing:

Why ........ rubschin:  mine is 139 and I live in a town .........(more stuff for the council).........

Zakly! Tis unfair!  sad24:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: apc2010 on October 27, 2011, 02:58:28 PM
BM clearly lives in an mansion

Yeah.........but could do with a lick of paint.......... whistle:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 03:00:12 PM
Does LL have servants?  whistle:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2011, 03:00:58 PM
Does LL have servants?  whistle:

Only me...  evil:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 03:03:04 PM
Minimum wage?
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2011, 03:06:39 PM
Minimum wage?

Wage?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: apc2010 on October 27, 2011, 03:07:19 PM
Does LL have servants?  whistle:

Only me...  evil:

Thought she got a man in ............... whistle:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2011, 03:07:53 PM
Does LL have servants?  whistle:

Only me...  evil:

Thought she got a man in ............... whistle:

 cussing:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 03:20:06 PM
Slavery  noooo:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Pastis on October 27, 2011, 04:10:51 PM
Times indeed are tough.  I've been out today "networking" a.k.a. being charming, interested and interesting ( angel1) at a product launch and lunch. A sample of the product, a small, hand held, battery operated device (nooo, it's not what you're thinking!  ::) ) had been placed on each of the tables. Towards the end of the presentation I was fiddling with inspecting the battery cover when it suddenly popped like a champagne cork and flew about six feet into the air and landed two tables away!  redface:

"Ah, that's how it comes off!" I exclaimed  surrender: . That is also how to stop a presentation mid stride  :thumbsup:

Many business cards exchanged in the hope of a bit of trade  shrugs:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 04:25:44 PM
Let's hope Miss D caught it :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 05:26:05 PM
http://tinyurl.com/5wef75e (http://tinyurl.com/5wef75e)   whistle:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2011, 05:27:50 PM
 angry041: angry041: angry041: angry041: angry041: angry041: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: Banghead Banghead Angry9:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 05:29:11 PM
Norman is my hero!  worthy:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Snoopy on October 27, 2011, 05:31:25 PM
Used the link at the bottom of the page .... if nothing else it proves they are watching us.  eeek:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0077127587?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0077127587&adid=0TCVFJ42EHF2Y3C3W1Q6&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D10110.new (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0077127587?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0077127587&adid=0TCVFJ42EHF2Y3C3W1Q6&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D10110.new)
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Pastis on October 27, 2011, 05:35:33 PM
That is verrrrry spooky  eeek:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/People-East-Kilbride-Including-Lorraine/dp/1242683798/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_4 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/People-East-Kilbride-Including-Lorraine/dp/1242683798/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_4)

The Co. whose product was launched today are based in ... East Kilbride!  scared2:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 27, 2011, 06:33:36 PM
Telephone interview for an IT firm today. Don't think it went well.  noooo:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 21, 2011, 11:22:38 PM
Bidding for one ITT and spec bid in for some other outfit. Still very quiet  scared2:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: apc2010 on November 21, 2011, 11:49:54 PM
Spoke to someone today about work ...........used to work for him 6 years ago ...he is now paying approx half of what I earned ,now...... eeek:  and he is a nice guy but like he said if they are quoting those prices why pay more.......... noooo:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: bodiam on November 22, 2011, 07:42:53 AM
Am heading off to New Zealand next year....permanantly like. I too do networking at silly o'clock on a wednesday in the hope of attaining more business for a boss that stays tucked up in his pit until normal o'clock noooo: Not for much longer eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: bodiam on November 22, 2011, 07:48:23 AM
went for training last night, to learn how to give a successful 10 minute presentation, they were so patronising I nearly told them where to stick it Finger: I had last laugh, had to fill in a form at the end grading the tutors .....I gave them all zero happy001 happy001 that'll learn 'em lol:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on November 22, 2011, 11:45:36 AM
We've been to a few 'training courses' most were conducted by 20 yr olds and we usually ended upo giving them information. censored: It is infuriating. Thursday will see us networking at a launch of yet another grant funded project. noooo:

We have just put a proposal to the council to reclaim some allotments which were contaminated  in a flood several years ago.  If we are successful we will be able to get regeneration grants but it wont pay us.  Still it will keep us out of mischief I suppose.
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: tel on November 22, 2011, 02:14:16 PM
Miss Chief - who she?
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: apc2010 on November 22, 2011, 02:15:09 PM
Miss Chief - who she?

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 22, 2011, 02:15:30 PM
The pub slapper by the sound of it. eeek:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 22, 2011, 04:05:11 PM
The pub slapper by the sound of it. eeek:

No, she was introduced by Miss Stake
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Pirate on November 22, 2011, 04:17:26 PM
and seconded by Miss Happ and Miss Sterioius
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 22, 2011, 04:18:47 PM
...but Miss Took didn't know her  noooo:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Pirate on November 22, 2011, 04:19:29 PM
Nor Miss Apprehension
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 22, 2011, 04:27:43 PM
While Miss Ann Thrope despised all of them.
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on November 22, 2011, 04:49:33 PM
 ;D  Miss Spent just wanted her youth back.
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 22, 2011, 05:26:53 PM
;D  Miss Spent just wanted her youth back.

She was also Miss Informed.
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 22, 2011, 06:35:04 PM
Had an update from one of the consultancy firms that saw my CV, one of their clients wants to interview me for some contract work.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Pastis on November 22, 2011, 06:44:51 PM
Well done GM  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 22, 2011, 06:45:03 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: apc2010 on November 22, 2011, 06:47:07 PM
Good Luck........ :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 22, 2011, 06:48:55 PM
Thanks guys, I've never done contracting work before so is there anything I need to know in that regard?
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 22, 2011, 06:54:51 PM
Um, call me if you need to. Been doing it for years. WIll PM you
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 22, 2011, 10:55:04 PM
Thanks guys, I've never done contracting work before so is there anything I need to know in that regard?
Cash only, burn your clothes afterwards and make sure you pick up all the cartridge cases.
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Just One More on November 22, 2011, 11:34:09 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on November 23, 2011, 06:12:28 AM
Thanks guys, I've never done contracting work before so is there anything I need to know in that regard?
Cash only, burn your clothes afterwards and make sure you pick up all the cartridge cases.

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2011, 03:46:54 PM
I get a call at 10 this morning. Can I do a special project? It is described to me in detail.

I say yes

I ask when they need it completed by

November 25th  cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2011, 03:51:44 PM
I get a call at 10 this morning. Can I do a special project? It is described to me in detail.

I say yes

I ask when they need it completed by

November 25th  cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:

Did you wave your little flag >>>  surrender:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2011, 03:52:36 PM
 evil:

No. I am staying up all night werking sad24:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on November 24, 2011, 04:02:20 PM
We could help by sending you text messages every five minutes abd calling you every 20 minutes, give or take 5 minutes just to keep you on your toes like. angel1
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2011, 04:04:17 PM
Good. YOur times are:

03.30
04.15
o5.00
0.600 angel1
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2011, 04:11:01 PM
We could help by sending you text messages every five minutes abd calling you every 20 minutes, give or take 5 minutes just to keep you on your toes like. angel1

Or we could just ignore him and his silly flag....  whistle:
Title: Re: The all new "Times are tough on the jobfront" thread
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2011, 04:12:22 PM
 sad32: