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Since when were IT contractors employed for their communication skills? We even have retards that still believe that the UK should remain part of the EU
They should, soft skills are very important and should be tested in the interview.
Quote Originally Posted by OwlHoot A plumber near me must have had the same training.
Been blown out twice now, and no apology or even a quick call to say he couldn't make it!
Mind you, alarm bells should have rung louder as soon as he called me "buddy"!
It may sound a bit of an eccentric view, but I think there's something weird and slightly creepy when British people call one "buddy". Like "pal", it often seems like a sign of passive aggression at the very least and sometimes outright hostility, although "mate" isn't so bad.
It's "Dude" I can't stand. Your not Dennis Hopper or a Surfer or living in SanFranFookingCisco. I'll accept it from a Turtle in Finding Nemo but that's it.
qh
He had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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