theres a really big chap who sits opposite me who STINKS of piss. and im pretty sure he only has one set of clothes, ever. Ive requested a different desk on many occasions but due to lack of space wasnt given one, how should I proceed on this, can I argue it it a health and safety issue?
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Is he wearing a GAP hoodie?Originally posted by churkustheres a really big chap who sits opposite me who STINKS of piss. and im pretty sure he only has one set of clothes, ever. Ive requested a different desk on many occasions but due to lack of space wasnt given one, how should I proceed on this, can I argue it it a health and safety issue?The squint, the cocked eye and clenched first are the cornerstones of all Merseyside communication from birth to grave -
Careful on this one. You don't want to be accused of ourdourism or trying to oppress his right to freedom of expression. You'll have the EMUs after you!Originally posted by churkustheres a really big chap who sits opposite me who STINKS of piss. and im pretty sure he only has one set of clothes, ever. Ive requested a different desk on many occasions but due to lack of space wasnt given one, how should I proceed on this, can I argue it it a health and safety issue?Comment
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Leave some gift wrapped shower-gel on his desk and maybe include some helpfully typed instructions on how to use it.Originally posted by churkustheres a really big chap who sits opposite me who STINKS of piss. and im pretty sure he only has one set of clothes, ever. Ive requested a different desk on many occasions but due to lack of space wasnt given one, how should I proceed on this, can I argue it it a health and safety issue?Comment
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How does one type helpfully?Originally posted by RantorLeave some gift wrapped shower-gel on his desk and maybe include some helpfully typed instructions on how to use it.The squint, the cocked eye and clenched first are the cornerstones of all Merseyside communication from birth to graveComment
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Just leave a bit of A4 on his desk with the words
'You stink of PIS5' on it. Why beat around the bush.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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Originally posted by churkustheres a really big chap who sits opposite me who STINKS of piss. and im pretty sure he only has one set of clothes, ever. Ive requested a different desk on many occasions but due to lack of space wasnt given one, how should I proceed on this, can I argue it it a health and safety issue?
Why not just leave an industrial size bottle of Febreeze on his desk with a sticky note saying "Got the ******* Hint Yet?"Comment
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Send him some major branded smelly you got for christmas and will never wear with a note saying "This isn't eau de toilet". May be too subtle though.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
Feist - I Feel It All
Feist - The Bad In Each Other (Later With Jools Holland)Comment
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