MarkO

Well, tomorrow is my last day here at Mizuho, I'll be leaving at about 2pm to catch a plane to Scotland for good. Since I only visit Scoobynet when I'm at work (and earning money) I probably won't be on here for a while - depending on when I start a new contract, and (more importantly) what the connection speed is of my new client's web access.

So, before I go, I thought I ought to follow Scoobynet tradition and leave behind a farewell speech, lamenting my exit and possibly mincing off in a huff too. I'm doing it now (rather than tomorrow) to give you guys plenty of time to cop me some abuse before I sign off (so mods, can you refrain from muppetising this until around 2pm on the 20th? ).

Thanks for all the arguments, discussions, laughs, and copies of the scoob in the icy lake. It's made the last 8 months of paid dossing far less boring than it could have been.

Unlike Tiggs, I will be back though (erm, hang on....Tiggs? ) - although I can't say when.

Cheers all.

Markus

ttfn Mark.

Hope to see you back soon.

joni

Can you do this with lumbago?

MarkO

Only if it's a heated huff.

joni

Tiggs

"Cheerio then...for now"

going in a blaze of glory then....NOT! who quits SN with a Cherrio! Big girl

MichelleWRX1994

He minces even when not in a huff.

MarkO

Well, I thought it was better than saying "thanks for all the fish", claiming I was leaving, and then coming back 3 weeks later. Only a complete @rsehole would do that.

Mufasa

See ya slacker!

Permy positions have their advantages

Mufasa@work

MichelleWRX1994

So why didn't you? You can't hide your true self from us forever.

MarkO

Do they? Like what? Job security? I think not. I've had 2 contracts so far - first lasted 2 years, and this one's lasted 5. Two permies are being sacked at the same time as me, and loads more have gone before.

Oh, and I've got an interview lined up for Monday, too, and it's a personal recommendation from an old boss (who's dad owns the company I'm going to see) so it's about an 85% certainty (if I'm modest).

Unless, of course, you class any of the following as 'advantages':

a) Getting paid 50% less than I do (that's the ratio of contractor/permanent rates here).

b) Getting involved in office politics.

c) Having less than 35 days/annum holiday.

d) etc., etc., etc.

Mufasa

To reply in the MarkO tradition...

I'm trying to get made redundant!! Fat pay-out, sell my place in London, and move to Pembs buy a place outright.

Not since we sacked 'em all then rehired 'em for peanuts.

That's 1/2 the fun!

I only work 6 months of the year anyway! 4 on 4 off & 25 days holiday (taken as days not hours ) means I can take 50 odd days off in one stretch!

Internet, free gym, good pension, share options....



Good luck on Monday.....like you're gonna need it

Tiggs

oi mincer, i was using my own false demise to highlight greater issues, it was a selfless act!

Shark

Good luck Mark, and a Merry Christmas.

David

NotoriousREV

So what your saying is, there's now a whole lot more bandwidth available in London?

Enjoy Scotland, I hear it almost gets as warm as -5 at this time of year.

Can you let someone borrow your login till you get back on-line so we have someone to argue with?

MarkO

Good move.
That's not happened here. They didn't rehire us.
Hey, I've only worked for about 17 hours this year, but I still billed for the time I wasn't working.
I get the internet here, a gym sounds painful, a pension would be nice, but the shares are work f-all so not getting any wouldn't be a problem.
Naah. Realistically the job's probably mine already.

Dream Weaver

Hurry back now

Best of luck mate

Jen

Bye Mark!

Well, I'll miss yer, but I'm sure you'll be back to tell us all about the fun car you're going to get to drive around those fabulous Scottish Roads Well, when you feel like leaving the pipe and slippers at home of course

Have a great Christmas

Dave T-S

**** off you old mincer

Sorry I missed the pizza, and the opportunity to tell you to your face

Will miss your support on contentious threads

MarkO

I'm sure you'll do just fine, and stir up plenty of trouble even without my support.

jasonwrxowner

Have a great time in your new home. Hopefully it won't be too long before you get another contract.

Have a great Christmas and I'll speak to you soon.

Jason.

Edited because I am a muppet.

[Edited by jasonwrxowner - 12/20/2002 10:10:30 AM]

Nevetas

Goodbye Mr Otway!

w@nker

Dougster.

We don't lock our doors in Scotland so feel free to come in.

Tea and biccies in the kitchen and PC is in spare room.

Welcome!

Si James

Welcome to Scotland. Call by sometime if you are in the North East.

You must be able to afford your own PC at home, you mean scummie git.


Si

RaZe-=Buzz=-