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Anyone at M&S?
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I did a stint at M&S Stockley Park some years ago - eventually some head bobbers took over the core infrastructure support, they left some poor UK manager in charge to oversee the transition and almost from day one there were "issues" ... in the end I had to feel sorry for him trying to polish a turd but couldn't help but feel he was being set up
I'd heard they eventually bought the support function back to the UK after 18 months
Memories of M&S...
The bus shuttle to and from Paddington was a great place to have a nap / kill some time - being stuck in London traffic and being paid for it... nice
M&S stationary cupboard was well worth looting
Paddington office was a nice place to hold lots of meetings
Totty in the Paddington office was worth the visitHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Laura Wade-Gery
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^This. Is a proper review of a clientco. Well done that TrollOriginally posted by Troll View PostMemories of M&S...
The bus shuttle to and from Paddington was a great place to have a nap / kill some time - being stuck in London traffic and being paid for it... nice
M&S stationary cupboard was well worth looting
Paddington office was a nice place to hold lots of meetings
Totty in the Paddington office was worth the visit
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WHS esp the latter. Female dress code seems to be 'informal cocktail party';-) And the staff restaurantOriginally posted by Troll View PostI did a stint at M&S Stockley Park some years ago - eventually some head bobbers took over the core infrastructure support, they left some poor UK manager in charge to oversee the transition and almost from day one there were "issues" ... in the end I had to feel sorry for him trying to polish a turd but couldn't help but feel he was being set up
I'd heard they eventually bought the support function back to the UK after 18 months
Memories of M&S...
The bus shuttle to and from Paddington was a great place to have a nap / kill some time - being stuck in London traffic and being paid for it... nice
M&S stationary cupboard was well worth looting
Paddington office was a nice place to hold lots of meetings
Totty in the Paddington office was worth the visit
My subconscious is annoying. It's got a mind of its own.Comment
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By "Brought Back" you mean imported the technical staff from India. They didn't re-create the technical function with UK staff or contractors. M&S has about 300 - 400 TCS/Congnizant staff at its IT headquarters in Stockley park.Originally posted by Troll View Post
I'd heard they eventually bought the support function back to the UK after 18 months
If someone ever tightened up the Visa rules they'd be absolutely screwed.Comment
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that ain't going to happen.Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostBy "Brought Back" you mean imported the technical staff from India. They didn't re-create the technical function with UK staff or contractors. M&S has about 300 - 400 TCS/Congnizant staff at its IT headquarters in Stockley park.
If someone ever tightened up the Visa rules they'd be absolutely screwed.
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I can only imagine the state of the toilets nowOriginally posted by tomtomagain View PostM&S has about 300 - 400 TCS/Congnizant staff at its IT headquarters in Stockley park..
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