Beer at lunchtime
08 October 2004, 08:58 AM
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Beer at lunchtime
I don't tend to drink at lunchtimes now but when I did, I was asked not to by the company where I worked. Colleagues have been asked not to as well.
You don't get paid for your lunchbreak so how can the company say this??
As I said, I'm not bothered, I don't drink at lunch any more - just a random thread on a Friday!!!
You don't get paid for your lunchbreak so how can the company say this??
As I said, I'm not bothered, I don't drink at lunch any more - just a random thread on a Friday!!!
08 October 2004, 09:03 AM
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what Claire said, would have thought that'd be a tad obvious pi55ed or not still working on the companies premises under the influence
pi55ed or not still working on the companies premises under the influence
08 October 2004, 09:03 AM
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I'm sorry, but I agree with the company. They pay youito work all day, minus the lunch break, but you should be able to work as normal in the afternoon, and some can't with only small amounts of alcohol.
I know, as I'm one: even half a bitter, or a glass of wine at lunch is enough to make me sleepy and stroppy, whereas I can put it away like nobody's business in an evening with no (little) effect.
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I know, as I'm one: even half a bitter, or a glass of wine at lunch is enough to make me sleepy and stroppy, whereas I can put it away like nobody's business in an evening with no (little) effect.
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08 October 2004, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Senior_AP
I don't tend to drink at lunchtimes now but when I did, I was asked not to by the company where I worked. Colleagues have been asked not to as well.
You don't get paid for your lunchbreak so how can the company say this??
As I said, I'm not bothered, I don't drink at lunch any more - just a random thread on a Friday!!!
You don't get paid for your lunchbreak so how can the company say this??
As I said, I'm not bothered, I don't drink at lunch any more - just a random thread on a Friday!!!
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08 October 2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Senior_AP
None of us were p!ssed, think the smell was deemed un-professional.
Bit annoying when you see mangaers up the boozer though!!
Bit annoying when you see mangaers up the boozer though!!
08 October 2004, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by rusty1977
Thanks for that man, better borrow some of your perfume.
08 October 2004, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
If you come back late, we'll have to have a "meeting"
WoooooOOOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOO!!!
You ol' boyz!! I won't speak to you, I'll just send you and email an pretend to be your best mate 20 minutes later!
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08 October 2004, 10:19 AM
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When I worked at for the council it was fairly normal to go to the pub at lunchtime, for a couple of pints. Sometimes another couple. If it got much later than 3.30 it was generally thought to be a waste of time to go back to the office, so we just stayed in the pub.
After a couple of years a new manager was appointed and circulated a memo stating that no alcohol was to be consumed during the working day. Everyone was outraged!
After a couple of years a new manager was appointed and circulated a memo stating that no alcohol was to be consumed during the working day. Everyone was outraged!
08 October 2004, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ProperCharlie
When I worked at for the council it was fairly normal to go to the pub at lunchtime, for a couple of pints. Sometimes another couple. If it got much later than 3.30 it was generally thought to be a waste of time to go back to the office, so we just stayed in the pub.
After a couple of years a new manager was appointed and circulated a memo stating thet no alcohol was to be consumed during the working day. Everyone was outraged!
After a couple of years a new manager was appointed and circulated a memo stating thet no alcohol was to be consumed during the working day. Everyone was outraged!
New manager sounds a right bender.
08 October 2004, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Senior_AP
New manager sounds a right bender.
08 October 2004, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ProperCharlie
He was a ****. He always left the door of his office open, so you'd tap and walk straight in, and then he'd ignore you for several minutes before even bothering to aknowledge that you were standing there.
Sounds like a saddo. Inflated sense of self-importance.
08 October 2004, 10:22 AM
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It was not so many years ago that Northampton Borough Council had a bar in the canteen!!
It was quite normal for the bunch of office workers, who didn't do anything anyway to have a few pints.
It was quite normal for the bunch of office workers, who didn't do anything anyway to have a few pints.
08 October 2004, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
It was not so many years ago that Northampton Borough Council had a bar in the canteen!!
It was quite normal for the bunch of office workers, who didn't do anything anyway to have a few pints.
It was quite normal for the bunch of office workers, who didn't do anything anyway to have a few pints.
The "Bistro" here sells BASS Shandy. I remember someone that used to drink that, after 3 x 330ml cans he was half p!ssed. He lost his touch cos there was a time when he could drink 10 pints without problem.
08 October 2004, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Senior_AP
The "Bistro" here sells BASS Shandy. I remember someone that used to drink that, after 3 x 330ml cans he was half p!ssed. He lost his touch cos there was a time when he could drink 10 pints without problem.
Didnt he have 10 pints once and someone said he looked ralaxed?
08 October 2004, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rusty1977
Didnt he have 10 pints once and someone said he looked ralaxed?
Most people do look relaxed when they're lying in a pool of their own vomit.
Classic quote. Was funny cos when I go pub with him he'd have 2 pints and be giggling like Marilyn from Home & Away!!
08 October 2004, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Senior_AP
Most people do look relaxed when they're lying in a pool of their own vomit.
Classic quote. Was funny cos when I go pub with him he'd have 2 pints and be giggling like Marilyn from Home & Away!!
Classic quote. Was funny cos when I go pub with him he'd have 2 pints and be giggling like Marilyn from Home & Away!!
08 October 2004, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rusty1977
Ah Marilyn from home and away isnt she the one sho is Emmerdale now? Near perfect women in my opinion top bangers!!
She is worth a tump or two.
Patsy Kensit is alright to, just to "de-snobbify" her really. Degradation.
08 October 2004, 01:09 PM
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So how about our Christmas do. Held at lunchtime. Max. one hour to include travelling 
(venue approx. 10 minutes away). In accordance with company guidelines no alcohol to be consumed
Merry f**king Christmas everybody, and thanks for all your hard work and unpaid overtime during the last year
(venue approx. 10 minutes away). In accordance with company guidelines no alcohol to be consumed Merry f**king Christmas everybody, and thanks for all your hard work and unpaid overtime during the last year
08 October 2004, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by speedking
So how about our Christmas do. Held at lunchtime. Max. one hour to include travelling (venue approx. 10 minutes away). In accordance with company guidelines no alcohol to be consumed
Merry f**king Christmas everybody, and thanks for all your hard work and unpaid overtime during the last year
(venue approx. 10 minutes away). In accordance with company guidelines no alcohol to be consumed Merry f**king Christmas everybody, and thanks for all your hard work and unpaid overtime during the last year
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We had a fully stocked bar at our old office - even had a hatch you could open into the boardroom
Been out for lunch time beers with one of our customers in London - somebody sticks their company AmEx card behind the bar and it turns into an all day bender for them.
Been out for lunch time beers with one of our customers in London - somebody sticks their company AmEx card behind the bar and it turns into an all day bender for them.
08 October 2004, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisB
Been out for lunch time beers with one of our customers in London - somebody sticks their company AmEx card behind the bar and it turns into an all day bender for them.