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How to bump up your holiday allowance
** First day back after the long weekend? Its time to laugh with our comedy blog *** The worse your job the less holiday days you will receive. The legal minimum for full time workers is 28, which after bank holidays is more like 20. If your pay is…
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How to hide that you’re applying for other jobs
*** This is not advice and is purely for entertainment purposes only *** Managers frown on you looking for other jobs, although they’re probably doing so themselves. Everyone wants a better job and after all you could get sacked tomorrow. If you’re angling for a pay-rise you should let…
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How to avoid conversations with Management
Conversations with Management are a mine field. You have to fake enthusiasm, excitement and interest. I prefer to avoid them entirely. As I see my Manager approach, I pick up my phone and dial a random number. When he asks me something I mouth “big new customer” and start…
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The Pin at Soho Theatre
Comedy double act The Pin, comprising of Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen, are performing at Soho Theatre until Sat 22nd March. Their sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe and “best show” win in 2013 London Sketch Fest gave me high hopes. Sketch shows are often hit and miss,…
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How to tunnel out of the office you hate
I’ve decided to tunnel out of this office. On my Manager’s lunch break I lift up their “principles of sales” poster and start chiselling away the paint and plaster with my biro. The scraping sounds are mainly drowned out by the sighs and tutts from decrepit Customer Service Supervisor. For…
