Another possibility to fill such a void is to consider hiring a freelance or contract worker to assist with specific projects or tasks so you are not burdened with ongoing payroll expenses.

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If you've been looking only for a full-time job, consider broadening your search to contract and part-time work.

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But consider: No major cable operator has signed a long-term contract for Gemstar's TV GuideInteractive the company's main growth engine since it was launched last year.

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Even more clearly, if a contract is terminated and money changes hands you must consider how to report it.

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"He has a contract, he is the manager of the national side, and while his contract is in force no one can consider him as a candidate for another post, " Russian Football Union president Vitaly Mutko told a Russian radio station.

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Kidney went on to say that while disappointed in not receiving a new coaching contract with Ireland, he was happy to consider the new role.

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To put that into context, consider that only once before had a club paid more to release a coach under contract.

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The former Hearts midfielder had held off on contract discussions to consider his future after missing much of last season due to a knee injury.

BBC: Locke joined Kilmarnock from Bradford City in August 2002