Jonsey Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 An ex-colleague sent me this email back today. It’s the last email I sent to my team in 2002 when I worked for ntl in Glasgow. They were dark dark days of which I do not, ever want to repeat. Trouble is, they offered me an excellent daily rate and didn’t think it through any further than Kerching! Kerching! Kerching! A few weeks into the contract and I began to realise what a terrible mistake I’d made. The guys I worked with were brilliant though and amazingly a couple of them are still there. What a waste. I remember my list of people vividly. I’m taking a risk posting this, I'm sure it'll get edited, but it made me laugh all over again. Anyone else worked for ntl? or simply where’s the worst place you’ve worked? -----Original Message----- From: Allan, Derek Sent: 22 May 2007 14:30 To: Sarah Armstrong Subject: FW: Sarah's "**** Wit" list, you’re in charge now. Remember this??? -----Original Message----- From: Sarah Jones Sent: 28 November 2002 10:49 To: Kenny McLellan; Craig Simpson; Jason Vega; Derek Allan; David McQuade; Mark Scott; Steve Flynn; Gerry Linden; Michael McLaughlin Subject: Sarah's "**** Wit" list, you’re in charge now. Guys As I am terminating my contract and leaving tomorrow I’m leaving you all in charge of my "**** Wit List". It's a big responsibility and I hope you will take it very seriously. It's really a top ten movers and shakers list and I usually update it on a weekly basis, however should the need arise, and a mid week amendment is required then don't be shy. 1- Jo Wheatley - went straight to number 1 on my first day at ntl and has remained there ever since. 2- Michelle Anderson - only met her yesterday and went straight in at number 2 although it is a joint second and she shares it with 2- Andrew Scaife - Has pretty well much stayed around number 2 can't see him moving down the chart 4 –Andy (do you know who I am?) Harris - Ummm nuff said, and in answer to your question. NO! I’m a contractor you don’t sign my timesheet why would I care? Oh and he's short and ugly too 5- Roy Harby - incompetent and only fit to sweep the floor before I walk on it 6- David Weatherley - If I had a £1 for every time I have told him that call duration is not available I'd be able to pay all your mortgages off - "get back to South Africa" 7 - Aileen O'Farrell - she's leaving soon so you will have to remove her from the list. The world will be a better place, if only we could remove her from the gene pool. 8 - Alex Chapman, Alex and James are joint 8th, The light are on but no-one is at home 8- James Hayward, see above and add, all the chairs are neatly round the dining room table but ones a rocker. 10- The number 10 spot is held by no one other than Justin Doorbar the PINK Home Loans account manager. For as long as I live I will never forget how big a "**** Wit" he is. Anyway, that's the list as it stands on Thursday 28th November 2002. I have never ever worked in a place that has as many **** Wits per square metre as ntl. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've had dealings with someone on that list, a certain marketing manager. Have to agree, prize knobber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 That's why they call it NT Hell, you'll know why if you've ever had dealings with them..!! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonsey Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've had dealings with someone on that list, a certain marketing manager. Have to agree, prize knobber You use the words marketing and manager loosely there of course Pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I'm sure it'll get edited, but it made me laugh all over again. Remember the site a disclaimer and basically you have a responsibility for what you post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Beyond calling him a knobber it would be unprofessional for me to comment publicly, save to say you know exactly what he's like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBoy Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Surely these names are made up? Justin Doorbar the PINK acc mgr..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonsey Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I'm sure it'll get edited, but it made me laugh all over again. Remember the site a disclaimer and basically you have a responsibility for what you post Got it Henry Just read disclaimer Father Ted word replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 So when are you going back then? Those bridges are pretty well burnt I would say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonsey Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Those bridges are pretty well burnt I would say Lordy! do you think so :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Those bridges are pretty well burnt I would say :( Lordy! do you think so :yp: :look: Best post in a long time, I`m sure we`ve all been in similar circumstances. Perhaps there`s a TV reality prog in it..........Work colleagues from HELL ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Those bridges are pretty well burnt I would say :( Lordy! do you think so :( :yp: :look: Best post in a long time, I`m sure we`ve all been in similar circumstances. Perhaps there`s a TV reality prog in it..........Work colleagues from HELL ! You would be on the first programme H :( LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Those bridges are pretty well burnt I would say :( Lordy! do you think so :( :yp: :look: Best post in a long time, I`m sure we`ve all been in similar circumstances. Perhaps there`s a TV reality prog in it..........Work colleagues from HELL ! You would be on the first programme H :( LB No ...........Mods from Hell comes later :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Those bridges are pretty well burnt I would say :( Lordy! do you think so :( :( Best post in a long time, I`m sure we`ve all been in similar circumstances. Perhaps there`s a TV reality prog in it..........Work colleagues from HELL :look: ! You would be on the first programme H :( LB No ...........Mods from Hell comes later :( :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Perhaps we could add the whole of the cutomer service team as not one of them seem to have a clue when ever I ring up to complain, which is regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 No ...........Mods from Hell comes later :( Que a 10 page thread on mods.................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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