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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I'll have you know I've bashed many a thing in the early mornings :v
    But not the Illuminati. :)) sorry masons :p as when they take over
    I want to be in their good books. :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I'm reading on the interweb, that apparently Russell Brand is number4
    On the list of the worlds great thinkers. 8-)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Was that on 'heat' magazines website or netmums?
    'Force feeding AJB humour and banter since 2009'
    Vive le droit à la libre expression! Je suis Charlie!
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    The Beano more like.
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    Dealing with the public requires the patience of a saint. I spent three years dealing with them and even as someone renowned for my patience and customer service, I once lost it with someone and shouted at him "Are you listening to me?" Ironically, he didn't even seem to notice. My co-workers did however, and were both shocked...and in awe! Alas, on another occasion when I was nothing but polite and professional I was accused of being rude and ignorant. Fortunately, I had witnesses who knew otherwise. Hang in there OAS, it's a no-win industry!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :))
    I once had a lady complain about my attitude, I explained to her it
    Wasn't attitude but Frustration as I had explained to Her at least
    Six times that the ticket machine would take her through all the
    Stages of buying a ticket, but it would not print one for her ! Unless
    She'd pre- booked and had a booking number, then it would print
    A ticket. 8-)
    I wouldn't have minded but everyone else had accepted my explanation
    First time and moved to another machine, while she was actually holding
    Up other customers who could have use the machine.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    I once had to deliver something to a customer who was renowned for being very particular about things. The guy who was down to go couldn't because the customer had banned them during the previous delivery. Like a lamb to the slaughter, I was sent in his place.

    I arrived on time, was polite, courteous and professional at all times, even calling this customer ma'am as I was briefed that this was what she preferred...

    I did the delivery, carried out the needed checks and sorted out the paperwork. The customer was pleased, everything was ok and before I left I made a very pointed effort to ask her if everything was ok, she was happy and if there was anything else I could do while I was there.

    Nope, everything fine, totally happy and thank you so much for doing such a great job. Brilliant, job done.

    I left for my next job of the day, 5 mins of being on the road, head office called to ask how it went, so I told them. Apparently straight after I'd left, this customer had ring up and complained that I'd been the polar opposite, and that I too was banned.

    "Some people just want to see the world burn"
    'Force feeding AJB humour and banter since 2009'
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) :)) :)) very true.
    I remember in an interview Norman Wisdom said he once had a job in a big
    Department store and part of his job was to get sacked !
    If an awkward customer demanded something be done about the shoddy way
    They'd been treated, he'd be sent for ( to pretend he was in charge of that section)
    So could be " sacked" for letting the stores standards down. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,646MI6 Agent
    :)) :)) :)) very true.
    I remember in an interview Norman Wisdom said he once had a job in a big
    Department store and part of his job was to get sacked !
    If an awkward customer demanded something be done about the shoddy way
    They'd been treated, he'd be sent for ( to pretend he was in charge of that section)
    So could be " sacked" for letting the stores standards down. :))

    Brilliant!!! :)) :)) :))
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    He's still cleaning Windews up in Heaven {[]
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,646MI6 Agent
    edited March 2015
    He's still cleaning Windews up in Heaven {[]

    They must be a very trusting lot up there! Either that or there's a lot of smashed windows up there! :)) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    :)) :)) :)) very true.
    I remember in an interview Norman Wisdom said he once had a job in a big
    Department store and part of his job was to get sacked !
    If an awkward customer demanded something be done about the shoddy way
    They'd been treated, he'd be sent for ( to pretend he was in charge of that section)
    So could be " sacked" for letting the stores standards down. :))

    Pure genius!

    I can imagine Norman shifting uncomfortably ("what have you got to say for yourself? Can you see how you've let the company down??")head down and walking off like a naughty schoolboy when he was dismissed, looking sadly back over his shoulder (before doing a pratfall)!
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Proof if needed that the world is going mad !
    Watching BBC news today on the political slot about the election
    They were interviewing Joey Essex ! :o Now I'm sure Joey is a lovely guy
    but I wouldn't trust him to pull up his zip correctly.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    Proof if needed that the world is going mad !
    Watching BBC news today on the political slot about the election
    They were interviewing Joey Essex ! :o Now I'm sure Joey is a lovely guy
    but I wouldn't trust him to pull up his zip correctly.

    I have been voted for Joey Essex' 'The World is Flat' Party for some Time now. I find his policies thoughtful & incisive.

    JOEY FOR NUMBER TEN!!!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Well to be honest he Couldn't be worse than any of our professional politicians. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    After being thoroughly interrogated today, it's now turned into a full Disciplinary Meeting on Saturday :# but at least I'm no no longer suspended.
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    TP sells character references, if it helps AOS.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    AOS all I can say, is as others much, much, much older than me have already
    Said. If you're really not happy there, then take some time to get something
    Else lined up. Keep looking and eventually something will turn up. -{ I once
    Worked in a place, were in the mornings, I'd be in bed talking myself in to going
    In, as I hated it, and One day, I walked out and left. Luckily my talent with a camera
    ( what little I have) pays the bills.
    For the time being, before getting something else, fake a bit of contrition, say how
    Personal stress etc, caused you to act out of character, how much you love the company and hope to rise through the employment structure of the firm. Then when you have another job
    Set up, tell them to " Shove it up their ....... ". :)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    I do hope so -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    Superb advice, TP.
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    AO, I don't have to tell you this but prepare yourself & present your case clearly & concisely. If you are in a union (not many people are nowadays) have your rep there. In my long experience if I've learned one lesson it's that things have a tendency of working out for the best in the end. If things don't go as planned it's not the end of the world, if they do it may just jolt you into thinking 'I'm better than this' & inspire you to search for something more worthwhile.

    I'm not in possession of the facts surrounding this case but, unless the management are gunning for you, you may escape with a formal written warning. Also a point to remember is that you have a whole raft of employment legislation behind you if you feel you have been treated unfairly. Before you attend your meeting it may be an idea to pop into your local citizens advice centre to explain the circumstances surrounding this to them.
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    -{

    I am part of the Union, and I'll have a word with tomorrow :) until Saturday, I'm moving it into the back of my mind.
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
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    I am part of the Union, and I'll have a word with tomorrow :) until Saturday, I'm moving it into the back of my mind.

    That's good. Having your rep there as an advocate will carry a lot of weight. Also I'm glad to hear you're not worrying unduly. Worrying won't solve anything.
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    HI AOS , as Staggy says, you are entitled to representation ,you can even ask for a colleague to sit in with you . You will probably be seen buy a couple of silly tarts from HR , better known as human rubbish ,make sure you get a copy of the transcript .and when theve finished underline /cross out the blank bit of un-used paper ,this will stop them adding any thing on after you have left the room .Remember if they havnt got taped evidence of what you said ,its just the customers word against yours .and you know what a load of vindictive mental cases customers are. But don't go and say poke your job ,because if you make yourself un-employed ,you cant claim dole for 6 weeks .best of luck buddy ,
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    Taking up AS's point about taped evidence, I don't suppose any of the incident was on camera?
  • stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
    Good points. I suppose you could request that the interview be recorded & do so on your phone.

    Also AS mentioned the dole thing, in actual fact I think it's six months not six weeks. Forget that anyway, Have your union rep there. It may be wise to also ask any colleagues who witnessed the incident to write a short statement giving their account.
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Well I've just been suspended from Work until Tuesday :#

    How did you get on, AOS? (Pm sent)
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,704MI6 Agent
    Remember you have you have friends who wish you the best, AOS :)
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Cheers everyone :) I really do appreciate it. That's what I love about AJB {[]

    My Union Rep said they will help me out on Saturday. On brighter News, the OH's Bump is getting bigger -{
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    It is amazing how , One swelling can lead to another ;)
    Fingers crossed for you. {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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