I thought we need a thread to vent. Well I do anyway. I'm in the contractor corner with one other guy. This guy comes in spends at least 4 hours every single f**kin day making private calls, no exageration, friends, family he even puts together conf calls with all his mates and sits there talking, laughing. Puts down the phone, waits, oh, 10seconds, another call. All day. Bizarre. Manager doesn't notice. I am so tempted to grass him up. I think if he gets a contract extension (probably not) I will.
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One word for you Dante:Originally posted by Dante View PostTwo words for you ace:
Headphones.
Mathematics.Comment
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Originally posted by basshead View PostOne word for you Dante:
Mathematics.
Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?Comment
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Good tip, I'm there already, BBC 7 i-playerOriginally posted by Dante View PostTwo words for you ace:
Headphones.
Guy picks his nose all the time as well, and is sat opposite me.
Bored.Comment
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Sabotage.
A mysteriously cut telephone/network cable. Or put boot polish on the telephone handset so he walks around with a black ear all day.
Or just punch the git.Comment
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Hmm...One word for you Dante:
Mathematics.
(Obviously not a fan of old-school Leslie Nielson-esque one liners then).Comment
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Distance yourself, try and get moved to another office, otherwise when he gets caught you'll also get blame. Guilt by association etc.etc.etc..Comment
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Awesome back pedalOriginally posted by Dante View PostHmm...
(Obviously not a fan of old-school Leslie Nielson-esque one liners then).
Over.Comment
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