On 23-9-2014 17:36, Stephen wrote:
> On 23/09/2014 14:50, andrel wrote:
>> Recently a couple of interesting things have happened in my life.
>>
>
> [Snip]
>
>> author even invented a new verb for that sort of unethical behaviour. I
>> am also a verb now \o/
>>
> "Careful, you might get andreled."

I was actually 'linnenbanked'. (the verb is from my last name, my 
official first name is too common. If the journalist had know that I 
normally use andrel he might have gone for that.

>> So far the fun part. Temporary inherently implies that the contract ends
>> at some point. I am unemployed since Aug 1st.
>
> Did you know what the prize was when you were entered?

Yes. There will be a party/symposium to draw attention to the situation 
later this year. The price was that someone is going to pick me up to go 
there. (no money, no cup, not even a contract will be awarded) National 
coverage was not foreseen, but a nice bonus.

>
>  >  (The runner up is also
>> unemployed, so (s)he is not catching up while I am down)
>> Being unemployed costs a lot more time than I expected, so I am just
>> slowly getting more time to do new things. But I am (re)studying some
>> programming languages, so that at least is fun.
>>
>>
>
> I was made redundant from a Permanent job about 20 years ago.

Yes, I have been longer temporary than many people in permanent positions.

> It was
> probably one of the better things that has happened to me, in retrospect.

I am hoping it will be for me too.

> And think of all the tax you pay in the Netherlands. Time to get some of
> the benefits. :-)
>
> The other thing is having more time to spend money is costly.

I try to hide in my room at home during office hours, so that is not a 
problem yet.

>
> My condolences these things can shock your system.
> And I am sure it won't be long before you are back working again.
>


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