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How many places does this happen at ??? Truth

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Straight4ward
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Re: How many places does this happen at ??? Truth

Post by Straight4ward »

Thanks for a very entertaining read, JCL. Made me roar with laughter, particularly the last story, brilliant!

However, it's probably not a good idea for us to start bragging about ignoring company rules. You never know who might be reading these posts and the last thing we want to do is set management off on a witch-hunt.
"Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway."
Eric Cantona
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Re: How many places does this happen at ??? Truth

Post by Eric Cantona »

I Think managers are told get rid of the old school for the slightest thing and send them packing, I'm sure they get extra bonus for everyone they chalk off the board. they have chalked up 60 years service in my office since January over silly things. Some managers has not got the heart to do it, ours is ok at the moment, you seem to have proper pratt.
Danelectro
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Re: How many places does this happen at ??? Truth

Post by Danelectro »

Plenty sackings and suspensions up here in Scotland,all the other stuff,proper uniform etc is turned a blind eye to unless your one on the secret list for sacking or suspension!
I'm sure im on that list, so of course got to do the job properly!I'm just glad theres a strong union ;liar in the workplace backing me up!
krussel
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Post by krussel »

It used to be very strict a few years back but other than helmets and wearing hi-vis in the yard its quite slack now. As long as you turn up in a reasonable condition and complete your delivery thats all thats worried about.
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Lounge Lizard
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Post by Lounge Lizard »

krussel wrote:It used to be very strict a few years back but other than helmets and wearing hi-vis in the yard its quite slack now. As long as you turn up in a reasonable condition and complete your delivery thats all thats worried about.
turn up in a reasonable condition - and that means sober at my office :sad:
mclovin
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Post by mclovin »

If you have foot problems JCL, caused by RM footwear, a simple trip to the doctors will see you never have to wear RM footwear again.
dejavu
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Post by dejavu »

When I last saw one of your Preston managers out on delivery he was wearing a casual pair of three quarter pants, his own trainers and no hi-vis so I dont think the preston managers have the right to say ought about uniform. :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Richie89
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Re: How many places does this happen at ??? Truth

Post by Richie89 »

Lounge Lizard wrote:
krussel wrote:It used to be very strict a few years back but other than helmets and wearing hi-vis in the yard its quite slack now. As long as you turn up in a reasonable condition and complete your delivery thats all thats worried about.
turn up in a reasonable condition - and that means sober at my office :sad:
Doesnt at mine :crazy:
TeeferTiger
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Re: How many places does this happen at ??? Truth

Post by TeeferTiger »

Richie89 wrote:
Lounge Lizard wrote:
krussel wrote:It used to be very strict a few years back but other than helmets and wearing hi-vis in the yard its quite slack now. As long as you turn up in a reasonable condition and complete your delivery thats all thats worried about.
turn up in a reasonable condition - and that means sober at my office :sad:
Doesnt at mine :crazy:
Nor an office I've been to in the last few months... and I don't mean cos I was there!!
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