bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 I used to have a work colleague who would do next to nothing, but would claim he was excellent and that everyone/thing was against him. Despite the fact he did no work he would give himself lots of things to say at meetings (often the same thing each time) and would be very arrogant about how right he was on every issue, often calling people who didn't agree with him "stupid". It turns out he was a tw at. But luckily he went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 You mean he would go around in circles week on week stating the same boring mantra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 David Cameron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 You mean he would go around in circles week on week stating the same boring mantra? He would constantly provide "updates" and "reports" on the same issue, having made no progress. It was certainly boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 He would constantly provide "updates" and "reports" on the same issue, having made no progress. It was certainly boring. Was it almost as if he thought people really wanted to know about his life and that he was inwardly much more important in his own head than his existence actually suggested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Was it almost as if he thought people really wanted to know about his life and that he was inwardly much more important in his own head than his existence actually suggested? I think you have hit the nail on the head there. He used to think people cared about what he thought and did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 In order to avoid doing any real work, did he always seem to be attending workshops, seminars and other such meaningless events dreamt up by like minded individuals also lacking any real purpose in life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Was there only one colleague like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Im lost on who this work mate actually is now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 'Former' is probably the key term here. Why did he leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 I think you have hit the nail on the head there. He used to think people cared about what he thought and did. I think I know the sort. Would he have an opinion on everything and wish to publicly tell the world "how it was" yet when it was proved that the world "wasn't like that" then he simply gave short replies and decided the whole thing was now beyond discussion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 I think we need a poll to decide a shortlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Was there only one colleague like this At that time, and in that job, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Is it, in fact, YOU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 I think I know the sort. Would he have an opinion on everything and wish to publicly tell the world "how it was" yet when it was proved that the world "wasn't like that" then he simply gave short replies and decided the whole thing was now beyond discussion? Yes, that does sound about right. He would also claim that he "wasn't being serious" and "it was just a joke, don't you realise" when things went against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Yes, that does sound about right. He would also claim that he "wasn't being serious" and "it was just a joke, don't you realise" when things went against him. What about blatant lies to prove his point? Maybe lies about knowing someone, as a friend, to help justify a point he was making? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 What about blatant lies to prove his point? Maybe lies about knowing someone, as a friend, to help justify a point he was making? Yes, he would often claim he had spoken to, or knew, several people he did not in order to make his point seem valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 So, you used to work with Shane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 That sounds like me. I handed my resignation in today, without another job to go to. :-( On the plus, I think I can have this lot for constructive dismissal too. Another payday on the way. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 That sounds like me. I handed my resignation in today, without another job to go to. :-( On the plus, I think I can have this lot for constructive dismissal too. Another payday on the way. :-) You can't. You haven't been there 12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Is this thread an allegory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Is this thread an allegory? Bungle worked with Al Gore :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 That sounds like me. I handed my resignation in today, without another job to go to. :-( On the plus, I think I can have this lot for constructive dismissal too. Another payday on the way. :-) Christ, what prompted that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 You can't. You haven't been there 12 months I can, apparantly, although 12 months is the guideline, there are exceptions. Basically, they are trying to move the office to Birmingham, but won't pay out redundancy ( not that it would be worth anything to me ) My target was doubled last month, with no notice, which I duely still got on with and hit. They are now looking at not paying me the bonus I earnt. They have also placed me on performace review, which means if I don't hit a target set this month, I will be sacked. ( the target is going up again this month ) So I have hit target every month and done what is expected of me, but they are placing me on a performance review. This and lots of other smaller reasons amounts to constructive dismissal in my view, and on seeking advice, as it involved non-payment of bonus and setting unrealistic targets, can be made an exception. Just waiting for the big-boss man to give me the all-clear to go home for another bout of 'gardening leave' . :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 You're becoming the very "pikey" you profess to hate Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 I can, apparantly, although 12 months is the guideline, there are exceptions. Basically, they are trying to move the office to Birmingham, but won't pay out redundancy ( not that it would be worth anything to me ) My target was doubled last month, with no notice, which I duely still got on with and hit. They are now looking at not paying me the bonus I earnt. They have also placed me on performace review, which means if I don't hit a target set this month, I will be sacked. ( the target is going up again this month ) So I have hit target every month and done what is expected of me, but they are placing me on a performance review. This and lots of other smaller reasons amounts to constructive dismissal in my view, and on seeking advice, as it involved non-payment of bonus and setting unrealistic targets, can be made an exception. Just waiting for the big-boss man to give me the all-clear to go home for another bout of 'gardening leave' . :-) Sounds like you are crap at your job really, why would they not pay you and try there hardest to get rid of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Its like jackanory on ere today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Stu, did you **** the bosses wife or something? Or have you done something to upset someone above you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Stu, did you **** the bosses wife or something? What a poor life she would have lived, first she loses her eyesight, then she ****s stu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 So, you used to work with Shane? I believe you have added 2 and 2 together and made 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Stu, did you **** the bosses wife or something? Or have you done something to upset someone above you? Nah, all other sales staff from print advertising have been made redundant and their jobs re-deployed to Norwich and Birmingham in recent months, only 3 of us left here because we work in new media sales seperate to print, so I guess they want us gone too. Not bothered about any pay-out, as long as I get a couple of weeks free holiday. Gonna be a bit of a mission trying to find another job in this current climate though. :shock: Haven't told the missus yet though and the mortgage goes up £200 a month this month. Woops, wish me luck. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 So, you used to work with Shane? I believe you have added 2 and 2 together and made 5. Bungle worked with Al Gore :shock: Or 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Haven't told the missus yet though and the mortgage goes up £200 a month this month. Woops, wish me luck. :-( How?! The interest rates have only been moving in one direction in the last year, and it's not up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 How?! The interest rates have only been moving in one direction in the last year, and it's not up... end of fixed rate period. I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Or 6? Twelvty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 How?! The interest rates have only been moving in one direction in the last year, and it's not up... end of fixed rate period. I guess. Yup. Hazarding a guess, I would say he has a mortgage in the region of £170k, maybe Interest Only on a rate in the region of 4.60% - 4.80%. My mortgage is £135k, 4.89% repayment and the fixed rate comes to its end at the end of Nov. Im moving to a tracker rate .89% above BOE as when rates fall next year to between 3 and 3.5% as they are predicted to, I will fix it for a lengthy period then. I just feel sorry for those whose rates ended around May - Aug time. Best fixed rates without £stupid set up fee's were about 6%! A lot of people fixed it for a long time thinking economic instability would push rates right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Yup. Hazarding a guess, I would say he has a mortgage in the region of £170k, maybe Interest Only on a rate in the region of 4.60% - 4.80%. My mortgage is £135k, 4.89% repayment and the fixed rate comes to its end at the end of Nov. Im moving to a tracker rate .89% above BOE as when rates fall next year to between 3 and 3.5% as they are predicted to, I will fix it for a lengthy period then. I just feel sorry for those whose rates ended around May - Aug time. Best fixed rates without £stupid set up fee's were about 6%! A lot of people fixed it for a long time thinking economic instability would push rates right up. Your all Negative Equitied up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 I used to have a work colleague who would do next to nothing, but would claim he was excellent and that everyone/thing was against him. Despite the fact he did no work he would give himself lots of things to say at meetings (often the same thing each time) and would be very arrogant about how right he was on every issue, often calling people who didn't agree with him "stupid". It turns out he was a tw at. But luckily he went away. Was the person your manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 31 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Was the person your manager? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Your all Negative Equitied up. Nope, negative equity is when you own a property with a mortgage which exceeds the value of the property. For this to be the case, my house would have to be worth less than 135k. Luckily, even with the house price falls, I think its still safely worth £175-180k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Nope, negative equity is when you own a property with a mortgage which exceeds the value of the property. For this to be the case, my house would have to be worth less than 135k. Luckily, even with the house price falls, I think its still safely worth £175-180k And sleep..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 And sleep..... Now give me your sort code and bank account details with all security information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Now give me your sort code and bank account details with all security information *snore* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadeem Hardison Posted 31 October, 2008 Share Posted 31 October, 2008 Stu always upsets his employers due to his behaviour on 'donut Friday'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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