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glh1508 · 19th August 2006, 08:07

I'm a teacher - makes me want to tear my hair out sometimes but on the whole I love it. I'm now bracing myself for the holiday jibes!

mike222 · 19th August 2006, 09:43

I work for VOSA ( used to be the, the vehicle inspectorate ) testing trucks over 3.5 ton .

dtm316 · 19th August 2006, 10:28

I work on the IT Helpdesk for a paint company

Trekker308 · 19th August 2006, 11:12

Worked for 30 years in Petrochem Engineering doing Procurement both in UK and overseas - currently 'resting'!

Andrea · 19th August 2006, 13:42

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I work as technical help for bt broadband

Wholesale or the ISP?

the ISP, i work in a sub call centre called clientlogic in newcastle. deal with basic connection queries.

Bet you have some funny stories

You wouldnt believe some of the idiots that we have ringing up, these people should have electric toothbrushes let alone pcs lol

a tale that all the new starters get told is:-

Adviser- can you please close all of your windows.

Cust- ok, hold on

Cust goes away and come back after a while.

Adviser- ok so what do you have on the screen now?

Cust- everything that was there before.

The cust had actually gone around the house and closed all of her windows, she never touched the pc!!!!

Very frustrating at times but has to be done!!
Andrea XX

kelly · 19th August 2006, 14:06

I work for a Housing Association - dealing with the public. It can be really frustrating at times especially Monday morning when the first call of the day starts:-

Me: Good morning, how can I help?'
Tenant: What it is right......... you lot don't care..........I've got kids in this house......I'm going to complain to the local paper... etc etc

Thank God most of the tenants are normal, sane people, trouble is we don't hear much off them. 10% of the tenants cause us 90% of our work!

lee · 19th August 2006, 14:28

I'm a Police Communications Operator working in a Control Room - taking 999 calls and other non-emergency calls from the lovely public - you wouldn't believe what some people call us for.... It opens your eyes!!

bigal · 19th August 2006, 15:32

signaller with network rail

richierich · 19th August 2006, 17:32

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Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Technical Line Operator. Basically I work on a production line that makes aerosols (anti-perspirants and deoderants).

Is that Unilever? I've got a few units on that site. Will have to dig out the contacts, give the buggers a call, you need more.

JB75 · 19th August 2006, 19:03

IT tech at a law firm in Leeds. Pays for my Civic if nothing else.

Copycat · 19th August 2006, 21:09

I'm a 'production planner' at the port of Helsinki, working for a relatively large company. Loading of containers and so on.

WoolyCiv · 19th August 2006, 22:00

Andrea, I love these stories when they happen to others, I get similar at work and all they cause at the time is frustration

pikkumies · 20th August 2006, 08:06

I work as a 2nd level technical specialist (it-support).

kevin_lufc · 20th August 2006, 08:13

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Originally Posted by kevin_lufc

Technical Line Operator. Basically I work on a production line that makes aerosols (anti-perspirants and deoderants).

Is that Unilever? I've got a few units on that site. Will have to dig out the contacts, give the buggers a call, you need more.

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sw1 · 20th August 2006, 15:20

O work as an IT Security consultant, for the largest IT security company in the world.

Pays well so can't complain

Unguided · 20th August 2006, 15:38

I'm a data centre engineer for a financial software company that create software for buying/selling stock & shares.

Roger Harris · 20th August 2006, 19:22

I'm an CGI Illustrator, until I can get a proper job that is!
I'm also trying to get my childrens picture book: 'Bonkers Beasts' published

See here:

http://www.rogerharris.net

http://www.bonkersbeasts.co.uk

cheers
Roger

Brian · 20th August 2006, 22:24

Prison Officer

Jeffao · 21st August 2006, 00:59

An electrical superintendant for highways agency work on motorway & trunk road network (southern). Responsible for electrical systems but also emergency support and assistance when people with vehicles get things wrong!

Big-Chris · 21st August 2006, 08:46

As I have already said in the Aviation thread, I'm an Engineering Consultant, specialising in Lean Manufacture and Process Improvement

a bit like this:

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19th August 2006, 08:07	#21 (permalink)
glh1508 Valve Cap Join Date: 28th July 2006 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm a teacher - makes me want to tear my hair out sometimes but on the whole I love it. I'm now bracing myself for the holiday jibes!

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mike222 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th May 2006 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I work for VOSA ( used to be the, the vehicle inspectorate ) testing trucks over 3.5 ton .

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dtm316 Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd July 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I work on the IT Helpdesk for a paint company

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Trekker308 ..with Superchips please! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th July 2006 Location: Ringwood Posts: 337 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Worked for 30 years in Petrochem Engineering doing Procurement both in UK and overseas - currently 'resting'!

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kelly Valve Cap Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I work for a Housing Association - dealing with the public. It can be really frustrating at times especially Monday morning when the first call of the day starts:- Me: Good morning, how can I help?' Tenant: What it is right......... you lot don't care..........I've got kids in this house......I'm going to complain to the local paper... etc etc Thank God most of the tenants are normal, sane people, trouble is we don't hear much off them. 10% of the tenants cause us 90% of our work!

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lee Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 29th June 2006 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm a Police Communications Operator working in a Control Room - taking 999 calls and other non-emergency calls from the lovely public - you wouldn't believe what some people call us for.... It opens your eyes!!

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bigal Wheelnut Join Date: 4th July 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	signaller with network rail

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JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	IT tech at a law firm in Leeds. Pays for my Civic if nothing else.

19th August 2006, 21:09	#31 (permalink)
Copycat Galaxy class starship Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm a 'production planner' at the port of Helsinki, working for a relatively large company. Loading of containers and so on.

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WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Andrea, I love these stories when they happen to others, I get similar at work and all they cause at the time is frustration

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pikkumies Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Jyväskylä, Finland Posts: 278 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I work as a 2nd level technical specialist (it-support).

20th August 2006, 15:20	#35 (permalink)
sw1 Valve Cap Join Date: 29th July 2006 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	O work as an IT Security consultant, for the largest IT security company in the world. Pays well so can't complain

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Unguided Wheelnut Join Date: 4th June 2006 Location: London Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm a data centre engineer for a financial software company that create software for buying/selling stock & shares.

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Roger Harris Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm an CGI Illustrator, until I can get a proper job that is! I'm also trying to get my childrens picture book: 'Bonkers Beasts' published See here: http://www.rogerharris.net http://www.bonkersbeasts.co.uk cheers Roger

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Brian Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th June 2006 Location: Forfar, Scotland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Prison Officer

21st August 2006, 00:59	#39 (permalink)
Jeffao Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	An electrical superintendant for highways agency work on motorway & trunk road network (southern). Responsible for electrical systems but also emergency support and assistance when people with vehicles get things wrong!

21st August 2006, 08:46	#40 (permalink)
Big-Chris Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st July 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As I have already said in the Aviation thread, I'm an Engineering Consultant, specialising in Lean Manufacture and Process Improvement a bit like this: