Originally posted by Wilmslow
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Cannot believe what I just heard……
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This is not an arguement, it's a contradiction."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
<Capt Mainwaring>Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostRotweiler snapping in the desk next to me. A very sexually frustrated one at that (she has a striking resemblance to a very overweight and old Camilla…..)
Rotwweiler: Commit to doing X by the end of the day
Don't tell her your name, Wilmslow!
DOH!
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Oooohhh that is harsh (and she's going to kill you)Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostI've always thought of her as looking more like Ann Widdecombe than Camilla
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Back to the original post - I'm afraid this kind of conversation is par for the course at the current client ("PM" doesn't have pointy hair, sadly).+50 Xeno Geek Points
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i just had a great call..
<mobile rings.. Private Number.. i figure its an agent touting for leads>
Jo: Hi this is jo <i have no idea who jo is apart from she has a STRONG brummie accent>
Chef: ok
Jo: we have a problem with the change management system... blah blah <realise this is not a private call but somehow Jo (i assume from change management) has got my number and as im contracting for the dev team who work with the CM system among several others, she believes im the person to moan at about some support issue>
Chef: can i just stop you there a minute Jo, im contracting for the dept that should fix your problem but Im working on a project at present and not to take support calls, i think you need to submit a request to support
Jo: but do you not understand that this is not good, if people can ....
Chef: sorry to cut in again but im not even working on the change management system, im not contracted to look at or make changes to that system, its not part of my project <thinking if i repeat it 3 times slightly differently she'll get the idea>, how did you get my number?
Jo: oh ok then, but it is important that someone looks at..
Chef: I agree, submit a request to support
Jo: oh ok then, buyyyyyyyyy
Im quite impressed with how polite I was.. im off for some coffee, i dont feel well.The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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So am I.Originally posted by chef View Posti just had a great call..
<mobile rings.. Private Number.. i figure its an agent touting for leads>
Jo: Hi this is jo <i have no idea who jo is apart from she has a STRONG brummie accent>
Chef: ok
Jo: we have a problem with the change management system... blah blah <realise this is not a private call but somehow Jo (i assume from change management) has got my number and as im contracting for the dev team who work with the CM system among several others, she believes im the person to moan at about some support issue>
Chef: can i just stop you there a minute Jo, im contracting for the dept that should fix your problem but Im working on a project at present and not to take support calls, i think you need to submit a request to support
Jo: but do you not understand that this is not good, if people can ....
Chef: sorry to cut in again but im not even working on the change management system, im not contracted to look at or make changes to that system, its not part of my project <thinking if i repeat it 3 times slightly differently she'll get the idea>, how did you get my number?
Jo: oh ok then, but it is important that someone looks at..
Chef: I agree, submit a request to support
Jo: oh ok then, buyyyyyyyyy
Im quite impressed with how polite I was.. im off for some coffee, i dont feel well.
Have had this happen to me in the past where users have somehow gotten hold of my mobile number.
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Maybe it's their way of trying to chat you up in a not quite obvious enough kind of way. Why not offer to go round for a chat about the problem and see if she's worth a dip?Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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