Frustrations
Jan. 22nd, 2016 02:47 pmI have been trying to organise a Brownie trip to the local Pets At Home for the last two weeks. They have a full page advert in the quarterly Guiding magazine telling everyone about the workshops they run towards the Friends to Animals badge. So you would think they would be keen to help. I have phoned the local store (twice). The first time there was no reply, the second time I was told to look on the website. I have looked on the website (twice) and submitted a contact message both twice, with zero response. Last week I tweeted about my problems and they said DM your email and we'll get someone to contact you. Guess what? It looks like I shall have to call in at the store on the way home from work next week. I'd give up, but I know the Brownies would love to go. How not to impress me.
One of my jobs at work is to check the commission we receive is what we expect and follow up anything missing. This of course relies on people filling in the details our end so I can check them. It's a weekly process. Monday, I looked and nothing had been done for the previous week. I queried this and was told it would be done. Wednesday, when I needed to produce my report a very little had been done, but there were still gaping holes. My report went to the boss saying without the information I couldn't guarantee the accuracy of any of the figures.
And tomorrow I'm getting a train ...
One of my jobs at work is to check the commission we receive is what we expect and follow up anything missing. This of course relies on people filling in the details our end so I can check them. It's a weekly process. Monday, I looked and nothing had been done for the previous week. I queried this and was told it would be done. Wednesday, when I needed to produce my report a very little had been done, but there were still gaping holes. My report went to the boss saying without the information I couldn't guarantee the accuracy of any of the figures.
And tomorrow I'm getting a train ...