Thats it....

[Gooby]

I quit.

I will hand in my notice on Monday.

[Columbo]

?

[fatwomble]

I quit just over a week ago, totally chilled out now, welcome to the club

[Zebede29]

Gooby, What do you (did you?) do and what's tipped you over the edge if you don't mind me asking?

[Gooby]

Zebede29 said:

Gooby, What do you (did you?) do and what's tipped you over the edge if you don't mind me asking?

I run projects. My specialities are complex IT and change management (basicaly).

I have been working for a very prestigious client (I have been contracting for the last 6 or so years) in London doing what is basicaly ops planning (infrastructure and apps maintenance) I am very bad at it, and I hate long term projects in London. It is a shame because the team are the nicest guys.

[TIPPER]

Is this to do with the new job offer you mentioned on another thread recently?
Best of luck anyway.

[Gooby]

TIPPER said:

Is this to do with the new job offer you mentioned on another thread recently?
Best of luck anyway.

Thanks Tipper
Oh yes! Big time - I signed contracts a while ago but it was dependent upon security checks, which I passed today (god knows how) and we have set a start date.

Quite scared and exited in equal parts. I will be permenantly employed for the first time in about 6 years!.

[Kev946]

Gooby said:

TIPPER said:

Is this to do with the new job offer you mentioned on another thread recently?
Best of luck anyway.

Thanks Tipper
Oh yes! Big time - I signed contracts a while ago but it was dependent upon security checks, which I passed today (god knows how) and we have set a start date.

Quite scared and exited in equal parts. I will be permenantly employed for the first time in about 6 years!.

Similar to me. I've been comtracting in London for about 4 years now. Not ready for a permy job though. Are you sure you know what you are doing..

[Zebede29]

Gooby said:

TIPPER said:

Is this to do with the new job offer you mentioned on another thread recently?
Best of luck anyway.

Thanks Tipper
Oh yes! Big time - I signed contracts a while ago but it was dependent upon security checks, which I passed today (god knows how) and we have set a start date.

Quite scared and exited in equal parts. I will be permenantly employed for the first time in about 6 years!.

The newest test driver for Lotus.....? Security checks to make sure you aren't a secret spy for Porsche.....? hehe

[Gooby]

Kev946 said:

Similar to me. I've been comtracting in London for about 4 years now. Not ready for a permy job though. Are you sure you know what you are doing..

Yep - I am sure, my wage will be similar to my average contracting rate plus paid holiday time, really good training, health benifits and pension etc.... The package I have accepted, I would have to be insane to turn down.

Dont get me wrong, I have enjoyed contracting and I would never say never but at this point this is the career development I need. You are only as good as your last contract (with luck), and I think there is a recession coming. The dollar is weak and Chinese shares are overpriced by about 60-70%, that coupled to the credit crunch and the price of oil, not a good time to be contracting.

[Gooby]

Zebede29 said:

The newest test driver for Lotus.....? Security checks to make sure you aren't a secret spy for Porsche.....? hehe

Me a professional driver :lol:

I could test for product failures, but I have been testing for failures at my own expence and I doubt the would pay me for that pleasure.

There are a few things missing from me doing professional driving, talent and skill!

[ptp170]

I quit on the 20th September 2005 - told the local government to stick it up their arse haven't 'officially' been employed since.

Best thing I ever did!

[TIPPER]

Gooby said:

TIPPER said:

Is this to do with the new job offer you mentioned on another thread recently?
Best of luck anyway.

Thanks Tipper
Oh yes! Big time - I signed contracts a while ago but it was dependent upon security checks, which I passed today (god knows how) and we have set a start date.

Quite scared and exited in equal parts. I will be permenantly employed for the first time in about 6 years!.

Great news and the very best of luck. Less commuting?

[S Works]

Nice one mate, only sorry I won't be around to have one last lunch in the city. Am now out at the Wharf, so our next beer will be on 15 Dec.

Best of luck

[Beachbum]

Gooby said:

Kev946 said:

Similar to me. I've been comtracting in London for about 4 years now. Not ready for a permy job though. Are you sure you know what you are doing..

Yep - I am sure, my wage will be similar to my average contracting rate plus paid holiday time, really good training, health benifits and pension etc.... The package I have accepted, I would have to be insane to turn down.

Dont get me wrong, I have enjoyed contracting and I would never say never but at this point this is the career development I need. You are only as good as your last contract (with luck), and I think there is a recession coming. The dollar is weak and Chinese shares are overpriced by about 60-70%, that coupled to the credit crunch and the price of oil, not a good time to be contracting.

Is it Central Government work ?

[Ordinary Bloke]

Gooby said:

Quite scared and exited in equal parts.

If you handed in your notice then you're 100% exited. Soon.

[Philygumbo]

Spooooky!
I handed notice in on Friday and start a permy job next week.

Best of luck at the new job.

Edited by Philygumbo on Saturday 10th November 09:26

[Gooby]

Beachbum said:

Is it Central Government work ?

Nope - I will be running teams for a very large consultancy.

[Kev946]

Beachbum said:

Gooby said:

Kev946 said:

Similar to me. I've been comtracting in London for about 4 years now. Not ready for a permy job though. Are you sure you know what you are doing..

Yep - I am sure, my wage will be similar to my average contracting rate plus paid holiday time, really good training, health benifits and pension etc.... The package I have accepted, I would have to be insane to turn down.

Dont get me wrong, I have enjoyed contracting and I would never say never but at this point this is the career development I need. You are only as good as your last contract (with luck), and I think there is a recession coming. The dollar is weak and Chinese shares are overpriced by about 60-70%, that coupled to the credit crunch and the price of oil, not a good time to be contracting.

Is it Central Government work ?

Yep.

Gooby - Don't depress me. My contract is up next June.

[Gooby]

Kev946 said:

Yep.

Gooby - Don't depress me. My contract is up next June.

I know a place in London who will be looking next week!