Gemmill 34625 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Congratulations! And good luck for the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3986 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Got through that round - another interview by phone on Thursday or Friday night. This was tonight and went well again. Â Sweeping generalisation which is based on a sample size of about 50 but I have to say that every American I've ever met/spoken to has been or sounded completely down to earth and incredibly friendly - alwways makes it seem strange that they harbour so many nutjobs and bastards for leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 This was tonight and went well again. Â Sweeping generalisation which is based on a sample size of about 50 but I have to say that every American I've ever met/spoken to has been or sounded completely down to earth and incredibly friendly - alwways makes it seem strange that they harbour so many nutjobs and bastards for leaders. Â US companies tend to be a bit more 'political' than UK companies as they are on the whole more competitive internally. A US colleague will drink with you, laugh with you but is, if on the same level, always competing with you. Â I was surprised working for the French was no worse than US companies in that respect. However, a frog is less likely to be two-faced with you, if he doesnt like you at work you can tell by the way he spits at you and calls you an English cunt. In my experience (1 v v large super-corporation and the fastest growing company in its sector on the NASDAQ), US colleagues are less trust worthy as they think nothing of adversarial combat at work and fucking people over. I obviously quite enjoy that too but don't be fooled by a superficial uber-politeness, its not a reflection of what they really think. Â You also get sick of hearing the word 'Opper-toonity'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Always thought the French were pretty two faced...The Germans are on the whole reliable and feel guilty if they're not honest with you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14068 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 However, a frog is less likely to be two-faced with you, if he doesnt like you at work you can tell by the way he spits at you and calls you an English cunt. Â Â "Of course, in England they just call me a cunt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3986 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Well this would be the first time I've worked with them if it happens so we'll see. Â My experience so far is that apart from Germans, foreigners in general are two-faced. Â Might be unconscious xenophobia but then again I've worked with a couple of British born Indians who've been fine versus true immigrants who've been cunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 foreigners in general are two-faced. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Always thought the French were pretty two faced...The Germans are on the whole reliable and feel guilty if they're not honest with you... Incorrect. The role of 'network' is everything, if you are 'in' the network, then you can expect 100% loyalty and full disclosure / transparency. Â If you're not 'in' then they tend to spit at you, blow smoke in your face and laugh at your cuisine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I don't dig too deep...Generally make ad hoc descisions based on the most cursory of glances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Incorrect. The role of 'network' is everything, if you are 'in' the network, then you can expect 100% loyalty and full disclosure / transparency. Â If you're not 'in' then they tend to spit at you, blow smoke in your face and laugh at your cuisine. Are we talking the whole of France or just Paris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 We're talking about the Septics really but you could say i'm contrasting that with the political associative networking of characteristic of southern Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) We're talking about the Septics really but you could say i'm contrasting that with the political associative networking of characteristic of southern Europe. I see. Â Found the French not as cunning as they like to think. For instance first eye contact 'down and to the right' (NLP) - at some point this guy is going to try and fuck you over. Â The Italians are so charismatic and charming I really didn't care they always paid late and argued about monies. Â Think your experience is in more 'tight' professional groups - which generally the world over aren't good indicators of the actual malaise. Â Been dealing with some Chinese recently and it's funny how they find it impossible to say 'no'. How they wait for you to eat/drink before they start and how they never speak Chinese to each other in your company...Made a nice change. Edited November 6, 2013 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14068 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Found the French not as cunning as they like to think. For instance first eye contact 'down and to the right' (NLP) - at some point this guy is going to try and fuck you over. Â Possibly literally, though, which has its benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Â Possibly literally, though, which has its benefits. One track mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14068 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 One track mind you. Â Au contraire, mon cher. But if you can't head off an impasse in any other way, sometimes it's more practical to get practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 A two-night week for me this week (Fri & Sat) then a week off next week with a posh do at the end of it. Don't do dressy-up do's very well but even I'm going to make an effort for this one and have a frock and everything! Off to see Adam Hills at the Tyne theatre tomorrow night so things are all good  Oh, and my friend has just asked me to be godmother to her son who is being baptised in January so I'm feeling very honoured. Haven't ever been a godmother before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'm a godfather 3 times over. Its a Bastard come Christmas. I'm going to start knocking requests back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26970 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I must be a (rhymes with punt) then, I'm a Godfather and have never bought a birthday/Christmas present for my Goddaughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26970 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I never seen her as they split up not long afterwards and she lived with her mam. See her once in blue moon though and helped her out getting a job so I did something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I've seen 2 of them once in 6 years....still feel guilty if I don't send summat, so it's more for my peace of mind than for their enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14068 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 My godparents used to send me a 3-pack of Toffo for Christmas, without fail. Â Same people who sidled up to my dad right after my nan's funeral and said "She promised us some teatowels...?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Â Sounds like a Mark and Lard version of We Were Promised Jetpacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Bought a new(er) car a couple of weeks ago, been vandalised twice already. Â Fucking humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Bought a new(er) car a couple of weeks ago, been vandalised twice already. Â Fucking humans. Is it some fuck off twat mobile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 no he's not got a taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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