Nice People Thread Number 10 -the official residence of Nice People

neverdespairgirl

Hope you feel better later, LIR. <hugs>

Being a barrister in a Chambers is a great middle-ground. I'm responsible for all my own work, and decisions, and I like that. But there's also the clerking system and office facilities, and colleagues to talk to.

bugslet

hjd wrote: »

I much prefer working for small companies. I have a very low tolerance of unnecessary meetings, management speak etc. Also, the application process is usually simpler - you send in your cv, they invite you in for interview and it becomes apparent within 5 minutes whether or not you would fit in.
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You'd fit in with us! A mneeting usually involves shouting something across the office. As for our rigorous interview technique, we do the 5 - 10 minute chat thing as well.

vivatifosi wrote: »

That's not as straightforward as it should be in some cases. "

I knew you'd say something like that;), but you know what I mean!

vivatifosi

bugslet wrote: »

I knew you'd say something like that;), but you know what I mean!

Sure I do... but any chance to drop a library anecdote:D. It is genuinely one of the funniest places I've ever worked. People say the most amazing things. And the public are, for the most part, really great. You never know what you are going to get when you walk through the door - that's what I love about it.

purch

bugslet wrote: »

As for our rigorous interview technique, we do the 5 - 10 minute chat thing as well.

I always used to interview people in a Pub, and if they didn't offer to buy me a drink (I would always refuse) then they were not the person for me !!!

hjd

vivatifosi wrote: »

Sure I do... but any chance to drop a library anecdote:D. It is genuinely one of the funniest places I've ever worked. People say the most amazing things. And the public are, for the most part, really great. You never know what you are going to get when you walk through the door - that's what I love about it.

My DD works part time in the London Library - it's fascinating; on her first day she got to handle a first edition of On the Origin of Species (with gloves on) - the health and safety tour seemed to consist of wandering round the building, opening random doors which led out to the roof and being told "Careful out there, it's a long drop to the ground".
It's also the only library she knows where, if anyone asks for books on Ethiopia, you have to know to go to the section marked Abyssinia.
I'd love to be a member, but couldn't afford the membership fee!
For prospective members - tours on Monday evenings.

bugslet

purch wrote: »

I always used to interview people in a Pub, and if they didn't offer to buy me a drink (I would always refuse) then they were not the person for me !!!

Done that as well with a manager;). Not sure it sends out the right message for a driver.

We once took a driver on that we'd interviewed over the phone - he drove to Gibralter every week, it was difficult to find a convenient time for us both.

This is cheering me up immensely, I kept hearing stories of frankly crazy interviews and thought I'd never get a job in the real world.

lemonjelly

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-26341850

It includes tweets such as: "I never give money to homeless people. I can't reward failure in good conscience."

Another example is: "Suit #1: 'Was that an earthquake?' Suit #2: 'No, I just dropped my wallet.'"

And another: "Some chick asked me what I would do with 10 million bucks. I told her I'd wonder where the rest of my money went."

:rofl:

silvercar

michaels wrote: »

Very modest but your gaff must be worth well North of a million at the moment

Certainly not in the state its in at the moment, unless you like the exposed heating pipes and electric cables look!

Not even convinced it would be when it's tidy. The over inflating estate agent would suggest marketing it at some silly price, but that doesn't mean there are people paying it.

lostinrates

Have any other NP tried the tooth brush shaped treats fro.M the pet sheds?

I don't often give stuff I don't know what's in but my guys really like these. I better find out what's in them. Big dog takea about ten seconds to eat a pigs ear, but is chomping on a tooth brush for long enough at least for me to type this message.

Kiwi has barely got into his at all, and dog dog is madly excited and is just running around the house with hers like a gadfly. (Not very typical)

Spirit_2

vivatifosi wrote: »

Sure I do... but any chance to drop a library anecdote:D. It is genuinely one of the funniest places I've ever worked. People say the most amazing things. And the public are, for the most part, really great. You never know what you are going to get when you walk through the door - that's what I love about it.

I work for a large organisation, and cannot drop any anecdotes. It is a confidentiality and public confidence thing.

I joined as a Temp, and chose it over a financial services job as it was easier to get to from the motorway.

After a couple of weeks I realised how much I loved the product, and really felt I could make a difference. Most days I still feel the same. I look forward to Mondays.