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ratewhore replied

24 July 2009, 10:27
Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

No, they didn't have that one. Did do the exit interview the same day as induction was completed though.

Induction course...

Exit interview...

Worrying...

Looks like contracting has changed!!
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thunderlizard replied

24 July 2009, 10:19
Here is the 1st rickest guy on the planet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
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ThomasSoerensen replied

24 July 2009, 09:18
Originally posted by Menelaus View Post

The group CEO - wildly, ridiculously wealthy bloke - gets the bus everywhere.

a small correction - he is the 5th rickest guy on the planet and is driving his 13-year-old Volvo 240GL.
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Sockpuppet replied

24 July 2009, 08:14
Been at current client co 3 weeks and only just got a client co laptop. Used mine in the past but they got me a rather sexy thinkpad that's light as fook so I'll think I'll change to that.

I do however have to wait another few weeks for my secure ID fob to be delivered so I can use it off site where I spend 75% of my time
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Sysman replied

24 July 2009, 08:10
Originally posted by cojak View Post

One rebellious manager never touched bannisters pointing out there were more germs on there than on toilet doors (she did mention she had proof of this statement, but I accepted her word on the matter.. )

Sliding naked down the banisters comes to mind. What were the office parties like?
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BrilloPad replied

24 July 2009, 07:16
Originally posted by cojak View Post

One rebellious manager never touched bannisters pointing out there were more germs on there than on toilet doors (she did mention she had proof of this statement, but I accepted her word on the matter.. )

Then their cleaning procedures are not very good........
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cojak replied

24 July 2009, 07:14
Originally posted by TonyEnglish View Post

On my day at BP this little bloke actually left his lunch to inform me that was not following the correct BP stairs procedure

Yeah, I had that at my last contract. I thanked them as I hadn't realised that I've spent my 40+ years walking up and down stairs without realising I was doing it wrong...

One rebellious manager never touched bannisters pointing out there were more germs on there than on toilet doors (she did mention she had proof of this statement, but I accepted her word on the matter.. )
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NotAllThere replied

24 July 2009, 07:06
Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

Last site was a 6 month gig, HR completed induction in my final week.

I was given date for induction one month after my leaving date.

I hired a few contractors for a project where you had to bring your own laptop. One guy turned it down because he didn't want to buy one.
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Sysman replied

23 July 2009, 18:50
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

I remember having to build my own desk! At more than one client!

Applying for a job at IKEA
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BrilloPad replied

23 July 2009, 18:29
Originally posted by Alf W View Post

School holidays!!!!

Tell them you have a contract. Stay in the pub all day.

HTH
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Peoplesoft bloke replied

23 July 2009, 18:24
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

Did you still have to do the 'safe use of the bathroom' course?

WTF is a "bathroom" in a work context - do they mean toilets? Why TF does everyone on here talk (and write) like a bleedin' septic?
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Pogle replied

23 July 2009, 18:17
Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post

I'm only three months in and they are threatening to get me a "proper" pass - but everyone I know who has one has problems gettting in and out (the swipe technology is crap) so I'd rather stay as I am.

Have avoided any induction crap so far and intend to keep it that way.

I did spend >6 months on an escorted pass at the MOD because they "lost" all my SC forms twice the useless muppets.

Is that part of the 'safe use of the bathroom' course?
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Alf W replied

23 July 2009, 17:14
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

As long as they dont withdraw the contact its good news. An extra few days rest......

School holidays!!!!
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BoredBloke replied

23 July 2009, 17:08
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

Did you still have to do the 'safe use of the bathroom' course?

On my day at BP this little bloke actually left his lunch to inform me that was not following the correct BP stairs procedure
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Peoplesoft bloke replied

23 July 2009, 16:49
Originally posted by PRC1964 View Post

My record is 18 months at a site having to be signed in each day as HR hadn't managed to arrange a pass. I also supplied my own laptop there as the PC I was meant to use was too rubbish to use.

I'm only three months in and they are threatening to get me a "proper" pass - but everyone I know who has one has problems gettting in and out (the swipe technology is crap) so I'd rather stay as I am.

Have avoided any induction crap so far and intend to keep it that way.

I did spend >6 months on an escorted pass at the MOD because they "lost" all my SC forms twice the useless muppets.
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