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Given the situation they are in (without the years of resigned inevitability, you now have) I think the swearing would be expected.merely at clientco for the entertainment -
And, at the end of the day, most agents are okay. Please don't tell DA I said that.....Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostIt is hard to resist the temptation to harass the agents. Especially as the loan thing is currently doing my head in.
I have always found that if the client has got news then they know where to find you!
Harassing them just cheeses them off.....Comment
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One did cheese me off recently. Zurich gig for TCS. The agent upset me by haggling on rate. Not something I am used to - last 20 years banks give agents a set margin.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostAnd, at the end of the day, most agents are okay. Please don't tell DA I said that.....Comment
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I then realized it was TCS. My current gig is basically to manage TCS folks. TCS does not treat them well. I spent a lot of my time boosting their confidence.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostOne did cheese me off recently. Zurich gig for TCS. The agent upset me by haggling on rate. Not something I am used to - last 20 years banks give agents a set margin.Comment
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I intend to remain linkedin with as many as I can. Some very talented people - led by morons.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI then realized it was TCS. My current gig is basically to manage TCS folks. TCS does not treat them well. I spent a lot of my time boosting their confidence.Comment
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20 years ago "Bobs" were "Bobs". The quality has improved and still getting better. The only thing they seem to lack these days is confidence. And the English(American?) is not great sometimes.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI intend to remain linkedin with as many as I can. Some very talented people - led by morons.Comment
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One thing that has been very nice is all the compliments I have been getting for my posts over the years.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostAnother day helping this victims of the Montpelier loan schemes. Several email sent, 2 phone calls.
Its amazing how saying thank you can really make a difference.
Something TCS managers should learn.....Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostJust in case, I was told I would get a 2nd interview.
So that is 3 second interviews I have lined up!
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Many thanks kind Sir.Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

I hope you are keeping that bench warm. 6th is my last day. And with banks taking 4-8 weeks for paperwork, I am going to be spending some time in Wales.
I am thinking of using that time to :-
1. Get a HGV licence. I am only provisional.
2. Apply for fostering.
3. Look into becoming a teacher. I have a maths degree - and it seems there are not many maths teachers around.....Comment
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With a bit of luck you can have my spot - should still be warmOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostMany thanks kind Sir.
I hope you are keeping that bench warm. 6th is my last day. And with banks taking 4-8 weeks for paperwork, I am going to be spending some time in Wales.
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