So you got the job, bully for you. It's a good start but with roughly half the population of the UK in work, you aren't special. Yes, those 33 Million other people are all above you in seniority, but don't dwell on it too long, you'll be above poorer people next year. It's the circle of life, according to our friend Elton. You may take the job for peanuts, not even having to pay taxes because you're paid so low, and you dream of the day you're promoted to a real full time position with an actual contract and everything! Well, it's not going to happen. What is more likely is that you'll be fired, because you're the lowest rung on the ladder and every single industry is hemorrhaging money. Still, you have that little bit more experience and that is important when constructing the perfect...