foreveryoung Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Been trying to get through to Birmingham Council for literally 2 weeks now. Some examples of the telephone messages "We are extremely busy, current waiting time 10 minutes". Waited 15 minutes no answer "We are extremeley busy current waiting time 20 minutes". Desperate now, about the 10th call I have made, waited 30 minutes, no answer. "Due to hign volume of calls we are now not operating a telephone service, please use our website!. But I really need to speak to someone!!! An who the f*** called the account service a 'BRUM' account. A fricking BRUM account?? Who agreed that in the meeting, "yes Nigel that sounds professional, proper corporate that! Maybe uo north it's called a 'Scouse' account, or a 'Manc' account. No wonder they are falling to pieces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 What I find amusing in today's world is if someone is offended or wronged in today's world, the default action is to 'unfollow' someone. I do not have twitter/Instagram, but I find it amusing (if not pissing me off) that 'unfollowing' seems to be some sort of a modern punishment - it's like a slap in the cheek, a modern equivalent to not shaking someone's hand; a public stance against someone, the highest disrespect, and the media will be quick to report that someone has been 'unfollowed' like it's some sort of an online divorce that we should pay attention to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 17 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17 1 minute ago, Mic09 said: What I find amusing in today's world is if someone is offended or wronged in today's world, the default action is to 'unfollow' someone. I do not have twitter/Instagram, but I find it amusing (if not pissing me off) that 'unfollowing' seems to be some sort of a modern punishment - it's like a slap in the cheek, a modern equivalent to not shaking someone's hand; a public stance against someone, the highest disrespect, and the media will be quick to report that someone has been 'unfollowed' like it's some sort of an online divorce that we should pay attention to. Personally I usually challenge them to a duel with rapiers or pistols. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: Personally I usually challenge them to a duel with rapiers or pistols. Exactly, the good old days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dog Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Books that are wider than they are tall. Bad enough to try and read them, even worse trying to put them in a suitable position on the bookshelf. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 One for the fashionistas but when/why did Fred perry polo shirts become so expensive ?? Wanted the white one with claret and blue piping.....£100 !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 When a clothing website has a sale on with some very enticing looking items but then as you click through the stuff is only ever available in XS or XL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Anthony Posted July 17 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 17 24 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: When a clothing website has a sale on with some very enticing looking items but then as you click through the stuff is only ever available in XS or XL. You know the choice. What will it be? Speed or pies? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 14 hours ago, foreveryoung said: Been trying to get through to Birmingham Council for literally 2 weeks now. Some examples of the telephone messages "We are extremely busy, current waiting time 10 minutes". Waited 15 minutes no answer "We are extremeley busy current waiting time 20 minutes". Desperate now, about the 10th call I have made, waited 30 minutes, no answer. "Due to hign volume of calls we are now not operating a telephone service, please use our website!. But I really need to speak to someone!!! An who the f*** called the account service a 'BRUM' account. A fricking BRUM account?? Who agreed that in the meeting, "yes Nigel that sounds professional, proper corporate that! Maybe uo north it's called a 'Scouse' account, or a 'Manc' account. No wonder they are falling to pieces. I called the business rates department yesterday and I am pretty sure the message said "due to the high volume of calls we are only only accepting calls between 9am and 12 noon" How the ****Does that work? it was 2pm by the way. On their absolute arses 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 My vet is still experiencing high call volumes due to COVID 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) 11 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: I called the business rates department yesterday and I am pretty sure the message said "due to the high volume of calls we are only only accepting calls between 9am and 12 noon" How the ****Does that work? it was 2pm by the way. On their absolute arses More people are calling so you shorten the hours, the queues get even longer, and before you know it, you're operating the email only service that @foreveryoung experienced. I'm sympathetic to them having to do more with less, and I suspect it is cheaper dealing with 90% of queries via email when you can just chuck a template response back at them. Proper ballache when you really need to speak to them though Edited July 17 by Davkaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 17 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17 4 hours ago, T-Dog said: Books that are wider than they are tall. Bad enough to try and read them, even worse trying to put them in a suitable position on the bookshelf. Having kids is terrible for this. His bookshelf is an absolute shit show 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 17 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: Having kids is terrible for this. His bookshelf is an absolute shit show It sounds like a squash and a squeeze. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 17 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17 1 hour ago, sidcow said: It sounds like a squash and a squeeze. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor-Cal Villan Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 9 hours ago, Mic09 said: What I find amusing in today's world is if someone is offended or wronged in today's world, the default action is to 'unfollow' someone. I do not have twitter/Instagram, but I find it amusing (if not pissing me off) that 'unfollowing' seems to be some sort of a modern punishment - it's like a slap in the cheek, a modern equivalent to not shaking someone's hand; a public stance against someone, the highest disrespect, and the media will be quick to report that someone has been 'unfollowed' like it's some sort of an online divorce that we should pay attention to. 100% performative. Immediately makes me think of this gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor-Cal Villan Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 8 hours ago, T-Dog said: Books that are wider than they are tall. Bad enough to try and read them, even worse trying to put them in a suitable position on the bookshelf. Those books are known as choads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 19 hours ago, foreveryoung said: Been trying to get through to Birmingham Council for literally 2 weeks now. Some examples of the telephone messages "We are extremely busy, current waiting time 10 minutes". Waited 15 minutes no answer "We are extremeley busy current waiting time 20 minutes". Desperate now, about the 10th call I have made, waited 30 minutes, no answer. "Due to hign volume of calls we are now not operating a telephone service, please use our website!. But I really need to speak to someone!!! An who the f*** called the account service a 'BRUM' account. A fricking BRUM account?? Who agreed that in the meeting, "yes Nigel that sounds professional, proper corporate that! Maybe uo north it's called a 'Scouse' account, or a 'Manc' account. No wonder they are falling to pieces. Too busy 'working' from home. Watching Netflix and wanking Get them back in the offices! /dinosaur I do sympathise with you though, @foreveryoung. I tried to get through to the DVLA the other day. I might just set fire to the car instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 9 hours ago, Mic09 said: Exactly, the good old days. Bring back heavy breathing down the phone. Simpler times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 9 hours ago, mottaloo said: One for the fashionistas but when/why did Fred perry polo shirts become so expensive ?? Wanted the white one with claret and blue piping.....£100 !? 100 sheets?! I know I'm out of touch, but I assumed they would be about £50 max? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Literally got flipped off by some fat old lady with one foot in the road for not stopping and letting her cross. I'm driving. You have absolutely no right of way. You're completely in the wrong. I shouldn't have to stop, it's not a crossing. If I've pulled out on someone as you do by accident on a roundabout, you give the hand wave of apologies. I **** up last week, there was traffic, my mind was elsewhere and I drove forward and blocked a crossroad when the lights were on red. "Sorry, I'm an absolute prick. Yep." Seems a lot of people nowadays can't just say to themselves I **** that one. Like your fat old lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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