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DIY
A forum for general discussion on Do It Yourself (DIY) subjects and topics
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Last post Re: Any Electricans on FISO?
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Gardening
A forum for general discussion on Gardening issues and topics
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by murf View the latest post
26 May 2022, 19:44
Photography
A forum for Photography discussion.
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03 Jan 2016, 17:14

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FISO Super/Mini Leagues & Side Games 18/19 onwards

Last post by maxi123 « 21 Dec 2025, 01:28
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by Vid » 29 Jul 2018, 16:57 » in FISO 'Champion of Champions'
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A reminder to everyone regarding the Forum Rules regarding Leagues and Side Games, especially where cash and/ or prizes are involved!

FPL - ML &...

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Ready. In.
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21 Dec 2025, 01:28
FISO Forum Rules

Last post by Vid « 16 Aug 2020, 11:01
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by Vid » 10 Jan 2014, 09:52 » in FISO Forum News

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Forum Rules – updated 10th January 2014

These rules supersede the previous Forum Etiquette and come into force immediately and are linked to...

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FPL's 2020-21 T&CS has included this new rule

12. Players (and Players on behalf of others and organisations) can establish mini-leagues in...

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Carp Fishing

Last post by murf « 11 Jun 2025, 21:51
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by jeffersdn » 11 Jun 2025, 21:41

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Whilst we are in the void between seasons I thought I would ask about something non footie related.
I have over the past 3 or 4 years got into Carp...

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I expect I’d be carp at fishing ;)

I resisted the gag.....

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Last post by murf
11 Jun 2025, 21:51
Pets...

Last post by Spinynorman « 26 Jan 2025, 13:32
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by Ironfist » 09 Jun 2013, 11:35
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Do tell... :mrgreen:

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Very sad indeed. All the best to all of you.
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26 Jan 2025, 13:32
CV consultation

Last post by unc.si. « 13 Feb 2023, 21:17
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by Tacalabala » 16 Aug 2011, 11:30
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I've just had a CV review back today, and it was pretty, well, blunt. Basically, I don't sell myself well enough because I go on too much about what...

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Started work again today so thanks again to Richt for looking over my cv. This opportunity started as someone asking me to help run one specific...
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13 Feb 2023, 21:17
Job interview questions

Last post by Jan135 « 01 Apr 2022, 13:08
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by crispybits » 19 May 2015, 14:11

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Going for a job interview for an IT job at a school tomorrow. I've been coached by a couple of teacher friends in the kinds of questions I am likely...

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When I was on an interview for my application developer front-end job , people were evaluating not only what was I saying, they were paying close...

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01 Apr 2022, 13:08
P&O

Last post by murf « 01 Apr 2022, 08:23
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by unc.si. » 17 Mar 2022, 12:10

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Whats going on there then?

all ships ordered to stay in Port ahead of a 'Major Announcement'. Obviously something to do with restructuring of some...

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Read an article by a guy who took a ferry from Hull to Rotterdam (IIRC). It seems that ferry was already working to these rules (sounded like just 2...

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Last post by murf
01 Apr 2022, 08:23
20 year career milestone reached

Last post by Smurphy Paw « 12 Sep 2021, 11:07
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by Mav3rick » 11 Sep 2021, 13:00

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This week just gone (September 6th) marked the completion of my 20th year as a software developer. A lot has changed in the time, at least technology...

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I’m from Yorkshire

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Last post by Smurphy Paw
12 Sep 2021, 11:07
Any IT Business Analysts in the City on Fiso

Last post by forestfan « 06 May 2021, 17:15
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by The Bear » 08 Sep 2010, 10:59

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Not a huge area for me so just wondered if there were any IT Business Analysts working in the city on fiso - im doing some work for a fund manager...

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Only 11 years too late for that vacancy ;)

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Last post by forestfan
06 May 2021, 17:15
Career Crossroads

Last post by Tony Towners Tache « 25 Sep 2020, 15:08
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by OscarBravo » 27 Aug 2020, 12:24

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Looking for some careers advice, so a brief history first.

Worked as a management accountant, progressing to a Financial Director role for the past...

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OscarBravo I may be a little late to the party here but if you are still at that crossroads.

Personally, I took far too long to set up my...

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Last post by Tony Towners Tache
25 Sep 2020, 15:08
WFH

Last post by bspittles « 06 Jun 2018, 19:27
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by Finsimbo » 06 Jun 2018, 11:58

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Currently am being entertained by the idea of a position that would be 100% WFH with a US based company but employees all over the world online 24/7...

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I've never worked from home for more than a day, but I have been part of a team that was spread across Europe. Skype video and IM worked really well....

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Last post by bspittles
06 Jun 2018, 19:27
GDPR

Last post by bspittles « 15 Sep 2017, 15:57
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by Edmondson » 15 Sep 2017, 11:03

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Anyone on fiso that is an expert or has some decent advice on the General Data Protection Regulation coming into force May 2018?

A tightening of...

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And an IP address!

All three of those are considered enough to identify a person.

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Last post by bspittles
15 Sep 2017, 15:57
Redundancy question

Last post by Tacalabala « 16 Jul 2017, 17:43
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by jimwinn » 22 Jun 2017, 18:21

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Boo - the training company I work for is experiencing financial difficulties so a number of assessors need to write down the reasons why they should...

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If that's how they do business, you are better off out. I'd leave a shitty glassdoor/indeed review if I were you.

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Last post by Tacalabala
16 Jul 2017, 17:43
job hunting - websites?

Last post by Gru « 11 Jun 2017, 17:09
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by tommymooney » 21 Aug 2012, 09:51

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I'm scouting around for work at the moment (mainly public sector). I know about all the major job websites - but does anyone know any interesting,...

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Indeed! is a good jobs website.

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Last post by Gru
11 Jun 2017, 17:09
Appraisals

Last post by Tacalabala « 04 Dec 2016, 15:41
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by Tacalabala » 03 Dec 2016, 22:13

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I've been in the job nearly 18 months now, and while I'm always on the lookout for something with better pay, trying to make the best of the one I'm...

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You could always ask for a secondment to one of the other departments, maybe for 6-18 months. You might find they aren't as good as you believe, or...

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Last post by Tacalabala
04 Dec 2016, 15:41
Digital Analyst - central london job offer ...

Last post by quizking « 06 Oct 2016, 11:01
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by quizking » 05 Oct 2016, 23:52

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... friend of mine is recruiting this week, link ahoy;

... mention my name to rebekah, and buy me a beer or several if it works out.

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Have passed this on, thanks.

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Last post by quizking
06 Oct 2016, 11:01
Sports/Fantasy Enthusiast wanted for Data Scientist / Quantitative Analyst role

Last post by fantasysd « 28 Jun 2016, 15:47

by fantasysd » 28 Jun 2016, 15:47

This is my first post and for that I apologise, however I hope that this is of interest to some people on this forum.
I run a small sports betting...

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Last post by fantasysd
28 Jun 2016, 15:47
Head of IT role for a Small Bank in the City of London

Last post by The Bear « 09 Apr 2016, 11:14

by The Bear » 09 Apr 2016, 11:14

Hi Guys/Girls

Anyone interested in the following opportunity in Canary Wharf

Head of IT - really small Bank where nearly all the IT is outsourced....

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Last post by The Bear
09 Apr 2016, 11:14
Work opportunity in Scotland

Last post by Darbyand « 11 Dec 2015, 10:13
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by Darbyand » 24 Oct 2015, 09:22

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I've got some self employed work to find someone for in North Scotland - typically Inverness and along the top via Elgin into the Aberdeen/NE Coast...

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There might be an opportunity to open this up to the whole of Scotland, particularly the cities, in the New Year. If anyone might be interested...

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Last post by Darbyand
11 Dec 2015, 10:13
Stewarding at Bristol City games.

Last post by Richt « 02 Dec 2015, 09:39

by Richt » 02 Dec 2015, 09:39

Good morning guys.

Title of this thread says it all really.

I work in Recruitment, and looking for anyone local to Bristol who might want to get...

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Last post by Richt
02 Dec 2015, 09:39
New job, need a tie... ;-)

Last post by blahblah « 01 Nov 2015, 19:19
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by bspittles » 31 Oct 2015, 11:09

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I really don't like wearing a tie, but I'm starting a new job on Monday and feel I should wear one. Any suggestions from these?

(My wife would like...

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I think I had the ones first and third from the left! Were these bought in the mid to late 90s?

!st left here and possibly second: bought and...

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Last post by blahblah
01 Nov 2015, 19:19
Surveyors or Builders

Last post by Ashers « 06 Sep 2015, 10:54

by Ashers » 06 Sep 2015, 10:54

Is anyone on FISO a Surveyor or Builder?

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Last post by Ashers
06 Sep 2015, 10:54
Can Paternity leave form part of your notice?

Last post by unc.si. « 04 Jun 2015, 14:59
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by Ashers » 25 May 2015, 19:45

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Evening FISO,

I have a job interview next week and if successful will be starting the new role in mid August.

However, Our baby is due on the 3rd...

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Evening FISO,

I have a job interview next week and if successful will be starting the new role in mid August.

However, Our baby is due on the 3rd...

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Last post by unc.si.
04 Jun 2015, 14:59
Pet Care service - Above and beyond good service.

Last post by Richt « 07 May 2015, 21:43
Replies: 6
by Richt » 06 May 2015, 23:03

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Well good evening the wonderful people who live in Fiso land!

Quick market research question..... If you were to use the services of a pet sitter,...

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thanks for your input gentlemen. Much appreciated.

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Last post by Richt
07 May 2015, 21:43
Groupon Courses

Last post by mike_d99 « 22 Apr 2015, 06:33
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by Ashers » 21 Apr 2015, 07:49

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Morning,

Has anyone on here done a Groupon online course?

I'm looking to broaden my CV and keep getting offers for various different courses and...

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I bought a package on Groupon for e-Careers a couple of years back. It was £99 for a year's access to 36 courses covering everything from MS Office...

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Last post by mike_d99
22 Apr 2015, 06:33
Drayton Digistat TR1

Last post by Ashers « 30 Mar 2015, 22:04

by Ashers » 30 Mar 2015, 22:04

Are there any plumbers on here that would be able to get hold of a TR1 Digistat?

Looked for one on Ebay, but these are no longer being made.

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Last post by Ashers
30 Mar 2015, 22:04
Permanent and Temporary Job Vacancies.

Last post by Richt « 26 Feb 2015, 17:26
Replies: 3
by Richt » 23 Feb 2015, 22:56

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Evening gents (and ladies if there are any on here)

Would there be any value in me posting up some permanent job vacancies that I get? Although I am...

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Vacancy Title: Tig Welder

Location: Milton Keynes

Sector(s): Engineering , Manufacturing/Production, Technical

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Pay:...

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Last post by Richt
26 Feb 2015, 17:26
Professional Bodies

Last post by crispybits « 06 Feb 2015, 21:19
Replies: 2
by crispybits » 06 Feb 2015, 21:14

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No not the title of a dodgy p0rno - well, it might be but that's not what this thread is about...

I'm looking around at some of the professional...

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Edited a couple into the OP while you were responding

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Last post by crispybits
06 Feb 2015, 21:19
Working hours and travelling to a different office

Last post by crispybits « 30 Jan 2015, 21:08
Replies: 8
by crispybits » 20 Jan 2015, 20:16

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Just a quick question for anyone with experience of similar.

I'm based in office A.

The company wants me to travel to office B (about an extra hour...

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Turns out I asked to be allowed to work from home for the day on Thursday (yesterday) and got told no - so the flexibility only goes one way it seems...

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Last post by crispybits
30 Jan 2015, 21:08
Help! Presentation for second stage interview

Last post by murf « 30 Dec 2014, 21:04
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by Calvin1979 » 29 Dec 2014, 16:24

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I've applied for a job and have made it to the second stage interview. In the upcoming interview I have to give a 10 minute presentation on any...

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My idea wasn't meant to be light hearted except in that it was stating the bleeding obvious.

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Last post by murf
30 Dec 2014, 21:04
Teachers pay.

Last post by Spinynorman « 14 Dec 2014, 00:04
Replies: 23
by Spinynorman » 12 Dec 2014, 20:53

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Mrs Spiny is just about to take up a dinner ladies job at a local special school with a view to becoming a teaching assistant just after Easter. She...

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Just sounds like most jobs I have ever had.
ie you get a job that pays 48k a year with 5 weeks holiday and each month you get 4k. The only time...

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Last post by Spinynorman
14 Dec 2014, 00:04
Self-employed question

Last post by bluenosey « 08 Dec 2014, 18:10
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by jimwinn » 08 Dec 2014, 13:50

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Hi

I know you can get a whopping 41p per mile petrol allowance but what about the cost of getting the motor through the MOT?

Can anyone recommend a...

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Hi Jim

I've forwarded a PM I sent to a poster a while back with some background info. Spencer is spot on re the business mileage.

You need to get...

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Last post by bluenosey
08 Dec 2014, 18:10
List of Industrial Estates (large and small).

Last post by unc.si. « 18 Nov 2014, 20:41
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by Richt » 18 Nov 2014, 18:02

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Ok, so a simple google search asking for a list of industrial estates / business parks etc in Wiltshire didn't return anything of note. Does anyone...

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it features my favourite, Helston's Water-Ma-Trout industrial estate. Only in Cornwall

Blast from the past

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Last post by unc.si.
18 Nov 2014, 20:41
Selling IT solutions to a technophobic boss

Last post by Zimmerman « 18 Nov 2014, 07:01
Replies: 20
by crispybits » 04 Oct 2014, 19:35

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I'm really just looking for any experience or insight any of you have had of how you deal with bosses who don't understand the value and particularly...

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It's too late to avoid that one Taca - I've been told I'm being moved up to be the technical advisor to contract/senior management and lead data...

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Last post by Zimmerman
18 Nov 2014, 07:01
Business Card advice.

Last post by Brightwater « 06 Sep 2014, 11:30
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by Richt » 06 Sep 2014, 08:34

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Hello ladies and gentlemen of FISO! I'm looking for some recommendations please. My home run part time Business The Chippenham Dog Walker is...

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My villa business cards are my own design with 2 photos. My first 500 were Vistaprint. I recently updated and ordered 1000. Cost including delivery...

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Last post by Brightwater
06 Sep 2014, 11:30
Stewarding positions at sporting events.

Last post by Richt « 06 Sep 2014, 08:29
Replies: 11
by Richt » 25 Jul 2014, 22:11

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As some of you may know, I'm a recruitment consultant. Based in the South West of England.

I've recently won an order from a security company that...

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We billed our client for 6.75 hours of time and paid our candidates the same. Easy money really (well for ducks anyway) :D

The £2 packed lunch...

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Last post by Richt
06 Sep 2014, 08:29
I could use your help!

Last post by skittlez « 18 Jul 2014, 14:32
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by skittlez » 15 Jul 2014, 20:26

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I normally post in the FPL forum, but I didn't think this was appropriate for there so I thought I would file it here.

I’m researching how people...

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Completed

Thank you!

Have a cookie. :mrgreen:

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Last post by skittlez
18 Jul 2014, 14:32
World Cup quizzes in London

Last post by quizking « 27 May 2014, 15:51

by quizking » 27 May 2014, 15:51

Following on from the success of previous world cup, euro and olympic themed quizzes, we have a number of quizzes coming up this summer based around...

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Last post by quizking
27 May 2014, 15:51
Pub management

Last post by TheTon « 17 May 2014, 19:05
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by mysteryshopper » 17 May 2014, 00:09

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So after losing my job of 4 years I'm looking for a new challenge and I'm considering pub management , over the years I've worked several bars at...

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Did the smoking ban and cheap supermarket booze cause a hit?

The smoking ban worked out brilliantly. Sure there was a hit on wet trade, but food...

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Last post by TheTon
17 May 2014, 19:05
Business on Facebook

Last post by Chrisharry12345 « 09 May 2014, 08:50
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by foreverengland » 16 Feb 2014, 16:11

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I was wondering of anyone could help me out...

I have 2 businesses, one (a wedding guide) that's been going for 8 years and the other (a voucher...

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We stuck £50 in the marketing budget for our works page and ended up with 300 likes over a couple of days.. worth doing especially as you can have...

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Last post by Chrisharry12345
09 May 2014, 08:50
Giving notice

Last post by WilBert « 01 May 2014, 22:22
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by Vid » 23 Dec 2013, 15:07
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This has been coming for some time, over the past few years the workload, length of shifts have increased, less time to rest, more fatigue, continual...

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Timed that well didn't you, bank holiday coming up - 2 short weeks, start as you mean to go on? :wink:
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Last post by WilBert
01 May 2014, 22:22
Best way to store certificates

Last post by Richt « 07 Apr 2014, 15:50
Replies: 21
by Ashers » 30 Mar 2014, 19:55

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Just been looking at updating my CV and have a load of certificates to put away.

Does anyone know the best place to store these?

Most of them came...

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Ashers, back to your original question.....

Just thought about you as I am in the middle of registering a new candidate and am taking photocopies of...

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Last post by Richt
07 Apr 2014, 15:50
NearDesk - work at a network of venues

Last post by admin « 07 Mar 2014, 12:04
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by admin » 07 Sep 2013, 18:33

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onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

As per onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; have recently invested in the above early stage...

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NearDesk now book meeting rooms.

It could be a good way of getting extra income by renting out your meeting rooms - and there are no costs to list...

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Last post by admin
07 Mar 2014, 12:04
Richt is back in the recruitment game!

Last post by blahblah « 01 Mar 2014, 11:29
Replies: 19
by Richt » 28 Feb 2014, 23:43

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Yes, yes indeed.

Mr Richt is once again a recruitment consultant.

IF there is anyone in the South West looking for a change of job, career or...

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umbrella companies must have been doing well what with the recent weather eh :!:

:lol: :lol:

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Last post by blahblah
01 Mar 2014, 11:29
Starting a limited company - where to get info?

Last post by stevejtr « 14 Feb 2014, 20:23
Replies: 19
by crispybits » 20 Jan 2014, 22:03

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Hi peeps

My latest job (yay! Exciting!) is going to be on a consultancy contract, where the customer expect me to have my own limited company and...

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I'm using a personal umbrella Co at the moment. PM me if you want the details.

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Last post by stevejtr
14 Feb 2014, 20:23
Entertainment for corporate functions, parties, pubs etc.

Last post by quizking « 02 Dec 2013, 22:02

by quizking » 02 Dec 2013, 22:02

'Evening all - my quiz business still has (rather too many) gaps in the schedule coming up to christmas, and indeed for regular bar quizzes in the...

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Last post by quizking
02 Dec 2013, 22:02
Super Hospitals!

Last post by Richt « 17 Oct 2013, 17:03
Replies: 2
by Richt » 17 Oct 2013, 16:49

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Ok, another chance for the wonderful community of FISO to be able to help do Richt's day job for him!

A rather large Hospital in the South West of...

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found another one

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Phone calls have begun :D

(Still interested in hearing of others of course) :)

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Last post by Richt
17 Oct 2013, 17:03
£50 - £100 finders fee offered!

Last post by Richt « 09 Oct 2013, 22:02
Replies: 17
by Richt » 19 Sep 2012, 12:41

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Good afternoon ladies and gents, I have mentioned this before, but not entirely sure if anyone actually thought I was being serious....

I work for...

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Bumpy bump!

In the last 12 months we have also been appointed by Volvo to sort them out with a complete furniture package for their new HQ in the...

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Last post by Richt
09 Oct 2013, 22:02
Royal Bank of Canada - EC4R 3BF

Last post by Richt « 10 Sep 2013, 09:57
Replies: 17
by Richt » 06 Sep 2013, 14:35

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Anyone in FISO land work any where near this address?

Looks a massive building! Belongs to Royal Bank of Canada I believe. Any idea's how many...

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Thanks gents. I've got the name of the Facilities Manager. Will be putting a call into them next week. I know Rabobank in London have 1, 000 staff at...

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Last post by Richt
10 Sep 2013, 09:57
Redundancy

Last post by bspittles « 03 Sep 2013, 09:39
Replies: 10
by Finsimbo » 22 Aug 2013, 12:09

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Its Shit :(

Especially in a country where you dont speak the lingo.

Company said all is OK in the spring now contract finishes end of month....

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A big announcement for Nokia today, with Microsoft buying the mobile phone business and declaring that Finland will remain the hub for the company....

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Last post by bspittles
03 Sep 2013, 09:39
Laptop chargers!?

Last post by Richt « 28 Aug 2013, 21:51
Replies: 5
by Richt » 26 Aug 2013, 13:59

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Quick question to all of FISO.

I need a new charger for my Laptop battery. Are all Dell chargers the same? (ie have same fitting)??

Simple question...

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Thanks Bigsheff, but I managed to get hold of one last night courtesy of the free or wanted page on facebook for my home town. Paid £3 for it and...

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28 Aug 2013, 21:51

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