As in location. As per the earlier post, Birmingham wasn't a highlight. Hounslow perhaps comes a close second.
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Funnily enough, two jobs I've been tapped about over the past couple of months have been Solihull council and Houndslow council! Seems like I've had a narrow escape eh?!!Originally posted by ClipheadAs in location. As per the earlier post, Birmingham wasn't a highlight. Hounslow perhaps comes a close second.
For me though it has to be hands down, Warrington
I still shudder now at the thought of it!
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Ditto. And I had to stay at the Travel Inn. Probably the lowest point of my life.Originally posted by SpartacusSlough.Hard Brexit now!
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Christ almighty, I weep for you. At least it was a commutable distance for me.Originally posted by sasguruDitto. And I had to stay at the Travel Inn. Probably the lowest point of my life.I'm Spartacus.Comment
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Yes I did a short contract there many years ago, dreadful place.Originally posted by SallyAnneFor me though it has to be hands down, Warrington
I still shudder now at the thought of it!Comment
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Redditch - near Birmingham.
It was awarded the prize for the most boring postcard. Wikipedia
A well deserved honour that got a mention in the House of Commons. HansardDrivel is my specialityComment
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Seconded.Originally posted by SpartacusSlough.
Worked there as a permie in the dim and distant past.
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That photo is truly bleak. It reminds me of the shopping centre in Cumbernauld which won a carbuncle award.Originally posted by BuffoonRedditch - near Birmingham.
It was awarded the prize for the most boring postcard. Wikipedia
A well deserved honour that got a mention in the House of Commons. Hansard
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1668464.stmComment
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