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ordering uniform !

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claretandblue
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ordering uniform !

Post by claretandblue »

Been asking my Line manager to order me some shoes for ages, rung up today to c heck, he still hasn't ordered them ! was told on the phone that we are only entitled to 1 pair of shoes a year ! is this right ? why do we have to jump threw hoops just to get the gear we need, i mean its hardly fashionable !
clashcityrocker
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Re: ordering uniform !

Post by clashcityrocker »

claretandblue wrote:Been asking my Line manager to order me some shoes for ages, rung up today to c heck, he still hasn't ordered them ! was told on the phone that we are only entitled to 1 pair of shoes a year ! is this right ? why do we have to jump threw hoops just to get the gear we need, i mean its hardly fashionable !
Why can't you order them yourself?
And I thought it was one pair of shoes every TWO years.
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eian687
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Post by eian687 »

i thought you DOM could authorise more shoes if yours are split or badly worn..............mine has done this for me
Pegman
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Post by Pegman »

claretandblue wrote:Been asking my Line manager to order me some shoes for ages, rung up today to c heck, he still hasn't ordered them ! was told on the phone that we are only entitled to 1 pair of shoes a year ! is this right ? why do we have to jump threw hoops just to get the gear we need, i mean its hardly fashionable !
I'm on my second pair in six months, just show your manager the worn out pair, mine said fair enough and ordered me another pair.
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PostieWithTheMostie!
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Re: ordering uniform !

Post by PostieWithTheMostie! »

$ months i've been waiting for a new pair of Docs, been told they're waiting on them coming back into stock... a smell bullsh*t still having to wear those shitty Magnums that i fell 6 months ago just goes to show managers & RM really do care about our health n safety. But they can order us Magnums - No thanks due to the fact that they are crap & dangerous no grip on pavements when its raining etc
russ0r
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Re: ordering uniform !

Post by russ0r »

It's one every six months? When my last pair of Magnum's gave up after an amazing 7 months service :roll: I rang up and asked if I needed authorisation from my manager. Said nope and I got a new pair sent.
OnAFlyer
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Re: ordering uniform !

Post by OnAFlyer »

russ0r wrote:It's one every six months? When my last pair of Magnum's gave up after an amazing 7 months service :roll: I rang up and asked if I needed authorisation from my manager. Said nope and I got a new pair sent.
Probably because they know the Magnums are total sh*te. I wore a pair for one day, nearly killed myself on a patterned concrete drive and binned them. I've got the Cat boots which are really comfortable but a bit heavy, and i've been waiting for the Cat shoes since October.
DGP1
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Post by DGP1 »

My Magnums last for 3 months :hmmmm I'm on my 4th pair this year and I'm going to need new ones soon :Very Happy
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wacko74
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Re: ordering uniform !

Post by wacko74 »

i was told by one of the gaurdians of the precious uniforms on the phone that i'm only allowed 2 shirts every 3 years!!!