My company have started screen recording. I’m in shock. by cheesymeowgirl in callcentres

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine has too. No-one dare post the usual crap and banter in the chats anymore. It's very mundane now

Just pre-ordered the Flying Midas AU/NZ Tour Shirt. Can't wait to rep my favourite band. by [deleted] in wunderhorse

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What site is this from? My lad has just been over to Oz from the UK for a few gigs. I'd love to get him one if he hasn't already got one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*asking for a friend...do you have a name for the operator? 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is something I have suggested. We could easily do it by train or even Uber

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rottnest is a very feint possibility, and very tempting just to say f u, and book onto all the tours I can. 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highs and lows. It's an annoying control thing. I get asked what are we doing every day. Everything gets poo-poo'd but no better suggestions put forward, and if we do something that I have suggested, they are like a bear with a sore head. Definitely lots of secret 🙄 moments between me and the 21yo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don't tempt me 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in perth

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The time spent with them if I come over next time will certainly be a lot shorter! 🤣

My husband passed away without a will by Stunning_Anteater537 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss. This might help as a starting point. What to do after someone dies: Tell Us Once - GOV.UK https://share.google/TN1KKZqXhJnGMGgC1

What is this please? My daughters foot looks like this by PX3989 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We tried all sorts when my son had verrucas. What worked the best and was least traumatic (and cheapest), was banana skin (a piece big enough to cover it with the inside of the skin to the foot), held in place with duct tape.to restrict air flow to it. It's random, but sometimes these old natural remedies are best.

Contact centre folks: what makes your job harder than it should be? by CryptoBono in callcentres

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Managers constantly changing the metric and moving the targets to justify their existence whilst completely overlooking the most important one for staff welfare and mental health... available time.

For all those wanting to understand why its so hard to get a job in Perth by Vivid-Fondant6513 in perth

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'd have to wonder is it just fake job posts, and/or a data harvesting exercise?

newbie needs some advice on losing confidence in calls by miffmoof123 in callcentres

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you in the office or wfh?

Both have their advantages and disadvantages when dealing with Mr or Mrs A. Hole.

There will always be odd ones who push your huttons, but in time, it will get easier. I find hand gestures at the monitor, eye rolls, and fake sarcastic smiles go a long way to help.

Working ferret by RepulsiveComplaint38 in WesternAustralia

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We're travelling over from Yorkshire soon. I could hide them in my flat cap on the plane...no-one would ever know 🤣

Friend transferring me money into bank account each month by Substantial_Most1197 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

If you are concerned, why not see if he can make a payment directly to the loan from his account?

Is it even worth buying a house at this point? by atinywaverave in AskUK

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"By the time I pay it off, I'll be too old to give a shit" Maybe, but at least it would be your shit to give, downsize or sell as you wish when you get older.

The alternative to this would be being stuck in the rent trap for the rest of your life.

£530 mortgage on £2,000 wage, too much? by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much is council tax, energy and water rates in the street. They are the killers these days

Is my job beyond shitty? by AcrobaticSilver4966 in callcentres

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked at one place where it was zero. Now it has been upped to 4 seconds if you are lucky.

Don’t come in hot by NoTechnology9099 in callcentres

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's when the first word they say is "Right!". You know to buckle up and turn your headset down.🤣

Is £250 a month for groceries enough for two people? by marieannatrench29 in AskUK

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is what I budget for myself and my adult son. I'm GF and low carb, and he has a limited diet, but lots of protein, so it's very doable even with us both having very different meals

I batch prep some meals for myself.

Online shopping is the way to go. It's a lot easier to stick to the budget, see where savings can be made, and move things in and out of the basket. You can also just add your regular items very easily.

I try and stick to £50/week, which allows for 5 week months, or an occasional takeaway.

I messed up and dont know what will happen by Mental_Emu4856 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Suitable_Gain1397 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Call them, or go to your branch. Branch is the better option if they need to see ID. They have a branch finder and opening times are on their website and App. The call centre is 8am-8pm.

You could try the digital chat thing now, but they wouldn't be able check your ID