Can anyone tell me miniumum staff required to staff a 365*7*24 operation?
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2 at a minimumOriginally posted by Manic View PostCan anyone tell me miniumum staff required to staff a 365*7*24 operation?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.” -
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What are they?Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostWhat about holidays?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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1x Indian will do it, his twin brother will probably do the late shift but he won’t tell you that.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Assume 25 days hols, 40 hour week.
I did a google search and someone has posted a minium 5.4 FTE, is that accurate?Comment
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If it's on the internet, then yes take it as gospel.Originally posted by Manic View PostAssume 25 days hols, 40 hour week.
I did a google search and someone has posted a minium 5.4 FTE, is that accurate?Comment
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We ran 3 mainframes 365x7x24 supporting over 5000 users sometime back with only 2. Automation is the new support staff“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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3* 8 hour shifts plus a reserve.
Actually if you ask my current ClientCo, 2161;
1 who does the work.
1 who pretends to be able to take over but can’t.
1 Team Manager
1 Project Manager
1 Compliance Officer
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1 agent to take 30% of the money and complain that margins are under pressureAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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