Author Archives: haonowshaokao

Posted on 21/07/2005 by haonowshaokao

When I was applying for jobs back in November and was offered this one I took it on the condition that it was just customer services and not sales. And so it was. Then last month we had a training … Continue reading →

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9am this morning

Posted on 13/07/2005 by haonowshaokao

Me: “Good Morning. You’re through to James in customer services. Can I just confirm that you’re the principal cardholder?” Old Man: “Er… no. Listen.” Me: “Ok.” Old Man: “I tried to call you yesterday but couldn’t get through. I listen … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t write a “political blog”

Posted on 09/07/2005 by haonowshaokao

Today I’ve been mainly reading the talkboards on the Guardian website, which are filled with accusations and willful misunderstanding, then various political blogs, the writers of which are piling out essays with opinions by the bucketload. It always goes the … Continue reading →

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Posted on 08/07/2005 by haonowshaokao

So, you could say it was a different day today. Bad, obviously, but it also felt like we were living through some history, instead of the daily trudge, though the only incident down here in Brighton was the closure of … Continue reading →

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Posted on 07/07/2005 by haonowshaokao

I remember when they used to call the summer the ‘silly season’ because there was no proper news to report.

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Posted on 07/07/2005 by haonowshaokao

8pm: Just had to take a call from someone I spoke to last night and go through exactly the same things at the same extensive length I did yesterday. He said I’d put his mind at rest, again, hope whoever he speaks to … Continue reading →

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Posted on 04/07/2005 by haonowshaokao

I’ve just had two days off in wich I’ve done, um, nothing. I was going to go to the beach but it’s raining. Bored bored bored. Going to the pub.

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Posted on 30/06/2005 by haonowshaokao

This week marks the point where the person who makes decisions at Lloyds has decreed that I can finally have the hours of a normal, sane person. For this reason I’ve been able to spend a lot more time doing … Continue reading →

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The Final Countdown.

Posted on 27/06/2005 by haonowshaokao
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Posted on 26/06/2005 by haonowshaokao

Been slightly peeved this weekend as I’ve been working hard here: When all I want to do is be here: Even if it is like this:

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