Reply to: Dumb Agents

[TheFaQQer]

NEVER! I moved here, not born here! (Is that better???)

Hmmm - a plassie by choice?

Some are born unlucky, some choose it.

[Fran]

I'd say that was a very resourceful agent. First she suggested a reasonable commute, which you turned down. Then she offered you a chance to move out of the bleak depressed North West, into a more prosperous county. Ungratefully, you turned that down too. Finally, reasoning that you're a Scouser (or near enough), she offered you a contract in Northern Ireland where you'd almost certainly have relatives to stay with.

NEVER! I moved here, not born here! (Is that better???)

[TheFaQQer]

Finally, reasoning that you're a Scouser (or near enough)

I believe the correct term is a "Plastic Scouser" or "plassie" to use the vernacular.

[TheFaQQer]

Why did you go so far to have a dump?

Easy.

They stole the votes.

[DodgyAgent]

I'd say that was a very resourceful agent. First she suggested a reasonable commute, which you turned down. Then she offered you a chance to move out of the bleak depressed North West, into a more prosperous county. Ungratefully, you turned that down too. Finally, reasoning that you're a Scouser (or near enough), she offered you a contract in Northern Ireland where you'd almost certainly have relatives to stay with.

[thunderlizard]

I'd say that was a very resourceful agent. First she suggested a reasonable commute, which you turned down. Then she offered you a chance to move out of the bleak depressed North West, into a more prosperous county. Ungratefully, you turned that down too. Finally, reasoning that you're a Scouser (or near enough), she offered you a contract in Northern Ireland where you'd almost certainly have relatives to stay with.

[DodgyAgent]

Sorry dodgy, I'm sure your not

What is the dumbest agent you've come up against.

This is mine. First of all I live in Chester. This lass rung up and asked if I would commute to Manchester, I said no that was a bit too far (wasn't too desperate at that point). She then asked if I would commute to Surrey!!!!!! I said no, so she asked about Northern Ireland!!

WTF?

Isnt it a girlie thing this not having a clue about the layout of the UK? more importantly what does she look like ?

BTW I have had my moments

[Signo_cypher]

That's very true! I'm still getting roughly twice as many calls about perm jobs as I do contract gigs.

Fools

I thought that was just me

[DBA_bloke]

Why did you agree to the tel interview

What he said.

[dotnetter]

Why did you agree to the tel interview

[boxman]

I had a great one this morning...

Agent advertised a role where I didn't seem to have the principal skill. I told him he was wasting his time (and mine by inference). Still he managed to persuade the client to do a telephone interview this morning. First question was "do you have 3 years hardcore [required skill]?" Nope I said, I told the agent I didn't but he said that was fine. "Sorry but whilst your CV looks really good I need a hardcore [required skill]". Bye.

Agent then phoned up full of the joys of spring asking how it went. I told him it exceeded my expectations. It lasted a whole 3 mins (1 minute laughing between me and client) whereas I was expecting nearer 30 secs. Agent puts phone down.

Can't see the client going near this agency again in a hurry

[Fran]

I have become a lot more pushy about that sort of thing. If they won't tell you, then it's Bye Bye.

I tried that, but then I got more desperate! Maybe next time!

[DBA_bloke]

What I find even more annoying, is when they contact you and won't tell you where the gig is (lest you should be able to guess the client) so you can't even work out for yourself if the location is suitable or not.

tim

I have become a lot more pushy about that sort of thing. If they won't tell you, then it's Bye Bye.

[tim123]

I've had a gig in Malta offered before, even though it says in clear, English text on my C.V. that I do not wish to travel or relocate.

What I find even more annoying, is when they contact you and won't tell you where the gig is (lest you should be able to guess the client) so you can't even work out for yourself if the location is suitable or not.

tim

[Bagpuss]

Why did you go so far to have a dump?

Everyone should go to Liverpool for a dump, It's city of culture next year after all la