Been on bench 2 months worrying about util and being laid off, only to be put on a project thats been delayed 2 weeks so far. I've finally hit the stage where I'm thinking Que Sera, Sera. Anyone else?

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i feel you OP. On the bench for 4 months now. I was considered for a project but client has not confirmed for 2 weeks. I’m starting to wonder if something is wrong with me. Maybe I accidentally upsetted the staffer 😂

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