And a postscript to that Victor vitriol
Just as I was thinking I’m probably paranoid (too much working at home probably), I came across an article on remoteemployment.com about how being a home worker could have an adverse effect on your credit rating. Take a look and bear it in mind next time you fill out an application – the tiniest, most innocent-seeming detail could have an impact on whether you are successful or not.
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Rome wasn’t built in a day…
August 25, 2010 - 6:45 am
Tags: pet hates
Posted in Homeworking dilemmas, Working from home tips | 7 comments
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Tags: pet hates
Posted in Homeworking dilemmas, Working from home tips | 1 comment
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August 17, 2010 - 10:27 am
Tags: getting out, pet hates
Posted in Homeworking dilemmas | 1 comment
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Tags: pet hates, work/life balance
Posted in Chitchat, Home workers' favourite things | 1 comment
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Tags: pet hates, work/life balance
Posted in Homeworking dilemmas | 1 comment
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Tags: pet hates, work/life balance
Posted in Homeworking dilemmas | 10 comments
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Tags: pet hates
Posted in Homeworking dilemmas | No comments
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Tags: home offices, pet hates
Posted in Chitchat, News | No comments
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Tags: pet hates
Posted in Chitchat | 2 comments
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Tags: pet hates
Posted in Chitchat | 4 comments
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