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I've had some calls sorta like that but not nearly as bad. I think you handled it admirably.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.-John Q. Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering.-Wernher von Braun
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.-Albert Einstein
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Joe Woodbury wrote: and will interview if I guarantee I'll accept the contract if offered
That actually happens? Bit scary, really... That's like agreeing to buy a house before you can look inside. Seems like it'd be the height of stupidity, to make that kind of promise. Well handled, Joe.
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Joe Woodbury wrote: I'll accept the contract if offered
Say "sure you'll accept"... and then if called on it just tell them that you had your fingers crossed. 
You can lead a developer to CodeProject, but you can't make them think.
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I would have said yes then if after the interview I didn't like the offer would have asked him, Ok then I can start Monday where can I hang my gun rack? 
Just kidding, I'd have told then to f*** off also. Hate dealing with idiots which it sounds like he is/was.
Have you ever just looked at someone and knew the wheel was turning but the hamster was dead?
Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9.
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I've been in a position a number of times where I was offered a role at the end of an interview. I always say yes unless I really had no desire to work there on the basis that I can change my mind later.
Expecting any sort of sense, honesty or fairness out of a recruiter is like exposing your neck to a vampire and expecting him not to bite.
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Hi Joe, its great you're here online I've been wanting to have a yarn with you.
Look I know this bloke and hes looking for a contract coder - a bit of C++ and some QT, maybe a bit of linux but i'm told it doesn't really matter...
Could you have a yarn with him, maybe a bit of an interview and all that?
Perfect role for you dude
Bryce
p.s. oh Hes got a bit of an subcontinent type accent
MCAD
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Chuck Norris was born May 6, 1945
Nazis surrendered May 7, 1945
Hmmm ...
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E.
Comport Computing
Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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I think you're on to something Walt!
Have you ever just looked at someone and knew the wheel was turning but the hamster was dead?
Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9.
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That would be good if his DoB wasn't out by five years! 
Born
Carlos Ray Norris
March 10, 1940 (age 74)
Ryan, Oklahoma, U.S.
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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And Nazis surrendered on May 9th 1945, not May 7th, but hey...
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Wow! Chuck Norris was born 5 years old! That's impressive!
CQ de W5ALT
Walt Fair, Jr., P. E.
Comport Computing
Specializing in Technical Engineering Software
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He was reborn when he fired his first 1911.
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No, read it again:
Born
March 10, 1940 (age 74)
He was born 74 years old. 
"These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined."
- Homer
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Chuck Norris does not follow time, instead time bends around him...
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With 10 plus years of software engineering under my belt, I've worked in many companies using a lot of different technologies. Whilst some were a joy to work with, there are some that I never want to see or be associated with again. To that end I tend to not list the following in the hope that no one expects me work with them:
Web development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)
Visual Basic 6, VB.NET, VBA or any derivative language
SSIS
Perl
Any in-house developed DSL
LabView
AutoSys
What are yours?
modified 11-Aug-14 12:40pm.
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You don't like .NET? It's a thing of beauty.
Regards,
Rob Philpott.
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C# is great, VB.NET not so much as I may as well slash £100 a day off my rate. Same for ASP.NET 
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Any exposure-only technology. For example I mentioned 'familiarisation' with Ruby or Java, and suddenly I get pr**ks trying to recruit me to Ruby On Rails 'guru' jobs or Java architect positions. Bloody dim-witted CV robots, written by naive programmers who haven't a clue what a Rule-Based System is. And don't get me started on 'Active' advertising that tries to sell you what you just bought. Again and again. For three weeks.
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I feel your pain 
I may not last forever but the mess I leave behind certainly will.
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CatchExAs wrote: be associated with again
Anything to do with InstallShield or similar ilk.
You can lead a developer to CodeProject, but you can't make them think.
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That reminds me of some work I did with WiX which felt needlessly painful
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CatchExAs wrote: WiX
That falls in the category of "similar ilk"
You can lead a developer to CodeProject, but you can't make them think.
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Wix is a priceless skillset. True it seems trivial from the outside looking in but the power and flexibility of that framework makes developers who have mastered it extremely valuable.
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Access
Any DOS technologies.
Crystal Reports
And a second vote for InstallShield.
Jeremy Falcon
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