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Say Neigh to Gatsos

Joined: 11-April-2003
Location: Please let it be Ireland
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Points: 6381

Posted: 13-May-2004 at 18:35

It IS Dilbert material.

This is all symptomatic of WCUK.

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tris

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Joined: 04-July-2003
Location: United Kingdom
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Points: 86

Posted: 13-May-2004 at 12:58

Derek

Sounds like Dilbert Material to me

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Peter Fenwick View Drop Down

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Joined: 27-August-2003
Location: Lost somewhere in time...
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Points: 6484

Posted: 05-May-2004 at 16:03

Sounds similar to what goes on at our place. The preparations for one of the 'bosses' visits take about 100 times longer than the actual visit, and he is highly likely to cancel at the last minute anyway.

One of the silliest situations we were put through was a photography session. The company wanted some photos of us working to put in a glossy brochure. They arranged to have a photographer come round and take some shots of us 'at work'. Anyway because what we actually do dosen't make good pictures they had us doing some pretend work. Now because at the time I worked in a chemistry lab they had us holding test tubes of brightly coloured bubbling liquids and other such stereotypical chemistry stuff. It had absolutely nothing to do with what we actually do, it took about 2 days to organise, the photo session then lasted about 10 minutes and they ended up using 1 photo. Time well spent if you ask me!!

Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.

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Joined: 21-November-2002
Location: Singapore
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Points: 3625

Posted: 05-May-2004 at 15:32

How's this by way on an explanation as to why things take so long and cost so much.....

Before you laugh too hard, I'm ashamed to say that the content of the mail is real, as is my onward accompanying messge to the troops. I've changed the names to protect the indolent (and also hopefully ensure my continued employment)

Enjoy

Subject:VIP visit to 'Your Area'

All,

'My Boss' has advised that me there will be two tours involving 'His Boss' and 'His Bosses Boss' from 9. till 12 tomorrow (Thursday). He has asked that we arrange to have our teams actively testing in the areas at this time.

Could you all pass this onto your teams and reply to myself and My Boss with detail of who who will be working and where. Also need to know times of tea breaks.

Tom / Dick / Harry could you please respond for 'your boss' because 'your boss' is out today.

Regards

'The Boss'

Here's what I sent on to the team....

Subject:FWD: VIP visit to 'Your Area'

Heads up! Clean undies all round tomorrow, I believe Uncle 'XXX' will be carrying out random inspections - don't say you weren't warned.

Can we make sure that the less appealing team members are assigned to back of house areas for the duration of the visit. Those with speech impediments or a distinct lack of them for that matter (Tourettes - you know who you are) should hole up in the canteen until the all clear is given.

Remember to mention how you love the 'Company' Way as they pass on through having shared some of their greatness with you. Please save everyone the embarassment of a refusal... there will be no photos!

Thanks

Your Boss'

The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.

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Horsetan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Say Neigh to Gatsos Joined: 11-April-2003 Location: Please let it be Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6381	Posted: 13-May-2004 at 18:35
	It IS Dilbert material. This is all symptomatic of WCUK.


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tris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04-July-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 86	Posted: 13-May-2004 at 12:58
	Derek Sounds like Dilbert Material to me Tris
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Peter Fenwick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484	Posted: 05-May-2004 at 16:03
	Sounds similar to what goes on at our place. The preparations for one of the 'bosses' visits take about 100 times longer than the actual visit, and he is highly likely to cancel at the last minute anyway. One of the silliest situations we were put through was a photography session. The company wanted some photos of us working to put in a glossy brochure. They arranged to have a photographer come round and take some shots of us 'at work'. Anyway because what we actually do dosen't make good pictures they had us doing some pretend work. Now because at the time I worked in a chemistry lab they had us holding test tubes of brightly coloured bubbling liquids and other such stereotypical chemistry stuff. It had absolutely nothing to do with what we actually do, it took about 2 days to organise, the photo session then lasted about 10 minutes and they ended up using 1 photo. Time well spent if you ask me!!
	Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.

IamSpartacus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 21-November-2002 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 3625	Posted: 05-May-2004 at 15:32
	How's this by way on an explanation as to why things take so long and cost so much..... Before you laugh too hard, I'm ashamed to say that the content of the mail is real, as is my onward accompanying messge to the troops. I've changed the names to protect the indolent (and also hopefully ensure my continued employment) Enjoy Subject:VIP visit to 'Your Area' All, 'My Boss' has advised that me there will be two tours involving 'His Boss' and 'His Bosses Boss' from 9. till 12 tomorrow (Thursday). He has asked that we arrange to have our teams actively testing in the areas at this time. Could you all pass this onto your teams and reply to myself and My Boss with detail of who who will be working and where. Also need to know times of tea breaks. Tom / Dick / Harry could you please respond for 'your boss' because 'your boss' is out today. Regards 'The Boss' Here's what I sent on to the team.... Subject:FWD: VIP visit to 'Your Area' Heads up! Clean undies all round tomorrow, I believe Uncle 'XXX' will be carrying out random inspections - don't say you weren't warned. Can we make sure that the less appealing team members are assigned to back of house areas for the duration of the visit. Those with speech impediments or a distinct lack of them for that matter (Tourettes - you know who you are) should hole up in the canteen until the all clear is given. Remember to mention how you love the 'Company' Way as they pass on through having shared some of their greatness with you. Please save everyone the embarassment of a refusal... there will be no photos! Thanks Your Boss'
	The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.