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Delays, delays...
Our new Acting Manager, Carlita Paonessa, informed me that I’m being sent to the new Vancouver office for three weeks to train sales staff. Carlita wears power very well. The truth is, I get a litt… more →
Sick Days
Delays, delays...
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alantru wrote 2 months ago: Our new Acting Manager, Carlita Paonessa, informed me that I’m being sent to the new Vancouver offic … more →
Alpo Has Left The Building...
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alantru wrote 4 months ago: I’ll be taking the next month off. Given the recent events, I asked Trudy from HR if I could get a b … more →
Library Day in the Life - Day 5
Lilian wrote 4 months ago: Today I: Opened the library Went on the issue desk. Returned some books. Helped colleague (who was i … more →
Library Day in the Life - Day 4
Lilian wrote 4 months ago: Today I: Opened up the library. Helped a colleague with some scanning – extracting and inserti … more →
Library Day in the Life - Day 3
Lilian wrote 4 months ago: Today I: Helped colleague with a spreadsheet. Altered the rota after replies from pool staff. Had an … more →
Library Day in the Life - Day 2
Lilian wrote 4 months ago: Today I: Spoke to a lady from the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit (LTEU) who came round to as … more →
Library Day in the Life - Day 1
Lilian wrote 4 months ago: I decided to join in the Library Day in the Life project on the spur of the moment – i.e. five … more →
We continue to be committed to finding ways to improve cummunication between senior management and staff…
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alantru wrote 4 months ago: Three Little Things… Number One I accidentally ran into Clark in the building’s coffee shop. I hadn’ … more →
Adventures in Soft Ball
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alantru wrote 5 months ago: I’m on the Hamish Industries Softball Team. We’re called The Window Pains. Our captain is Farook fro … more →
Attack of the Summer Students
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alantru wrote 5 months ago: Today, Hamish Industries welcomed three “summer students” to the customer service department. Their … more →
Omaha: The Aftermath
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alantru wrote 6 months ago: We just got back from the “Windows and Doors” convention. I drove all night just to get … more →
Business Tripping
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alantru wrote 6 months ago: I’m in Omaha with Clark and Otto at a “Windows and Doors” trade show. Yes, it’s as exciting as it so … more →
Let’s All Go On A Business Trip!
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alantru wrote 6 months ago: Today Clark asked to see me in his office. History would suggest that this is not a good thing. And … more →
My Name is Alan. It’s been 6 Minutes since My Last Nickname…
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alantru wrote 6 months ago: Since I’ve been working here, people have been trying to come up with a nickname for me. I’ve tried … more →
10 Sure Signs that Downsizing is on its Way
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alantru wrote 7 months ago: Like everywhere, we’ve had our fair share of layoff rumours. I’ve tried not to think about it, but t … more →
Time To Get Angry – It’s Vacation Season
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alantru wrote 7 months ago: The long awaited email from Clark arrived today asking us to submit our summer vacation requests by … more →
Lobbing Softballs
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alantru wrote 7 months ago: Uh oh. Today I found out there’s a Hamish Industries Softball Team. I’ve got nothing against softbal … more →
Thanks for your 15 years of commitment. Now, I have a call I need to take.
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alantru wrote 7 months ago: Today, we said “goodbye” to Janice from accounts receivable. She resigned because her husband has be … more →
10 Weird Things Found in the Office Fridge
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alantru wrote 8 months ago: Today was my turn to clean out the small fridge next to the coffee machine. It’s not a popular job. … more →
