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Oct 17, 2010
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Sophistication? You have the wrong office!

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― I almost feel sorry for Fishy and Jamie. They had such high hopes for Amber and she is crushing everyone.My favourite Amberisms include:"Ew British men have such icky teeth" All the guys in the office looked positively woebegone and while I felt... (More)
Posted on Oct 17th, 2010
Aug 9, 2010
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New girl in the office and co-workers misery is my happiness

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Sorry for the delay in posting. I hope this one is worth it.So it’s Ambers first day – she starts at lunch time and I decide to start the day well by:Being on time (I am only 15 mins late this counts as managed)Wearing make up- (Sucess foundation... (More)
Posted on Aug 9th, 2010
Jul 6, 2010
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You have to be mad to want to work here…

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― So we’ve been interviewing and we have two candidates. 1) Amber – she is definitely not lacking in confidence and could do a good job but doesn’t have all of the database skills.2) Jenny – She seems very nice has all the skills and is a bit... (More)
Posted on Jul 6th, 2010
Jun 25, 2010
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Awkward interviews and how to become a really bad manager...

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Note:Really sorry all for being awol for so long – I had some work issues to sort and just needed some time away. Also one of my work colleagues discovered my blog which made me consider closing it L Anyway if you are reading colleague – please... (More)
Posted on Jun 25th, 2010
Sep 14, 2009
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Monday and a wardrobe malfunction.

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― My choice of top today bad idea. It seemed okay this morning but as the afternoon has progressed I am feeling more and more self conscious. It is just a shirt but it actually cuts pretty low. This was a bad choice of outfit for the meeting with the... (More)
Posted on Sep 14th, 2009
Sep 15, 2009
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Hangover hell in my office, desk theft and quitting

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Oh dear. I am having a nightmare. I am at work with a hangover.This might not be so bad but I have just returned from my week in Paris and I am supposed to be working hard. Yes I should not have stayed out drinking until 4am last night. Definitely... (More)
Posted on Sep 15th, 2009
Sep 16, 2009
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New boss and how not to fire someone

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Introducing Ted.He is in his forties and gives the impression of being pompous. Within five minutes we have already nicknamed him Mr Motivator by his ability to sap any energy and enthusiasm out of the room.So the big question - what the hell has... (More)
Posted on Sep 16th, 2009
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How not to start a new job

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Today’s list of mistakes: 1. (This may not actually be his fault but) he and Jim are at loggerheads. Jay has decided for some reason that Jim must work his entire notice but he will now report into Ted. As Jim has been in the job five years this... (More)
Posted on Sep 16th, 2009
Sep 17, 2009
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I don't think my boss likes me....

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Oh Ted..... the poor man doesn't help himself does he.Well Ted has settled in further by having a blazing row with Jim in the middle of the office. Apparently Jay has decided Ted is his number two. Jay does not help matters by referring to Ted in... (More)
Posted on Sep 17th, 2009
Sep 18, 2009
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I am really impressing my employer- is that the sack I see approaching?

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― I really need to learn to follow these basic lessons. My boss is annoying but I do not want to get fired. Therefore this is a list of things I will no longer be doing....well maybe.Do not after turning up half an hour late claim you were there all... (More)
Posted on Sep 18th, 2009
Sep 21, 2009
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Updated who everyone is

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― I thought it might be a good time to remind who everyone is. Starting with those still serving sentences:Current lifers with no hope of paroleKate: That's me! In my mid twenties with long blond hair, fond of shoes. I am pretty well spoken which can... (More)
Posted on Sep 21st, 2009
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Office punches - well almost

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Ted strikes again!On a slightly hungover Monday morning I try to sneak in inconspicuously. (Fifteen minutes late isn’t that bad right?) As I arrive I hear raised voices. I poke my head around the corner and see Jim storming out. "Okay... what's... (More)
Posted on Sep 21st, 2009
Sep 22, 2009
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Prank phone calls and doughnuts - all in a days work

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― We have a magazine going to print in three days and zero sales. Ted is out of the office all day and clearly the sales guys are all working hard making calls.... yeah right.In fact team are trying to get the word "lubricating" into a call with bonus... (More)
Posted on Sep 22nd, 2009
Sep 23, 2009
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We take pity

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― I am having trouble typing this but I actually feel a bit sorry for Ted. After his list of rules the mood in the office which since my little addition now has the following additions:Employees must bow when entering the roomSmiling will not be... (More)
Posted on Sep 23rd, 2009
Sep 24, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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When I get nervous I get even clumsier - run for your life!

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Today reason not to flirt with workmates. The morning after sending suggestive text messages you feel stupid. I have not managed to look Jamie in the eyes once today even when he made me a cup of tea. And I wasn't the one initiating things. And to... (More)
Posted on Sep 24th, 2009
Sep 25, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Thank God this week is over!

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― This has felt like a long and hard week but it is finally Friday – yay!Not only was I too embarrassed to look one of my workmates in the eye after blatant flirting I decided to ward off any potential gossip was to flirt outrageously with one of the... (More)
Posted on Sep 25th, 2009
Sep 28, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Watch out for the quiet ones

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Well after last weeks series of embarrassments things can only get better.I am going to start this Monday as the new Kate. The professional Kate the one that never embarrasses herself or says stupid things. I decide to go with Laura for lunch - Laura... (More)
Posted on Sep 28th, 2009
Sep 29, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Hiring and firing - and how not to.

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Oh dear. Staff changes are coming...Despite my many examples of making a tit of myself I am in the clear. I just created a new marketing promotion that brought in an extra 20K worth of subscriptions. They aren’t firing me any time soon. In fact I... (More)
Posted on Sep 29th, 2009
Sep 30, 2009
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I need to learn to be nice or at least civil to my boss....

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― So poor old Jack. Not for struggling with the job but for being on the receiving end of an email like that.I feel I might not have helped matters. Ted asks me if I had seen the email "Yes." I say. "Wow I hope if I fall out of favour by that time we... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2009
Oct 1, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Email truth or dare - inappropriate?

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― It's been a quiet afternoon.Jim went home early (he's been doing that a lot since he quit - Jim I am the queen of headache excuses and I know you are faking) and Ted has been blustering through a series of phone calls with limited sucess. By limited... (More)
Posted on Oct 1st, 2009
Oct 5, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Never give parents your work number

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― The first Monday since Jim finished. Sigh. Ted is officially in charge now and so far so badI arrive in the office (9:20am) and sneak inconspicuously towards my desk. If I tiptoe no one will notice I am late. Jamie rolls his eyes when he sees me... (More)
Posted on Oct 5th, 2009
Oct 7, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Welcome to the basement goodbye sun...

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― So we are moving office....Ted emerged today puffed up and asked for complete silence as he had something of the utmost importance to tell us. (I think it rather spoilt the effect that Andi had told me and Jamie yesterday.)"We are all moving to the... (More)
Posted on Oct 7th, 2009
Oct 8, 2009
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Workmates with girl trouble and too much tequilla

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Time for the updates on last night and the biggest revelation - Rob has a sensitive side. Seriously - who knew?In all seriousness poor Rob is going through a really hard time. It turns out his on off girlfriend is now off for good. Apparently Rob... (More)
Posted on Oct 8th, 2009
Oct 9, 2009
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I have a very sore head....

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www.");document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));try {var pageTracker = _gat... (More)
Posted on Oct 9th, 2009
Oct 13, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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I am sulking until you make me tea

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― (Sorry I meant to post this Monday but I am completely computer inept!)It's Monday and my many reasons to be grumpy include:I overslept this morning. (worse than usual)I have mad hair seriously I look like the victim of a power surge. Must get a hair... (More)
Posted on Oct 13th, 2009
Oct 14, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Do not crap where you eat or in my case work

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― So Rob and I are back to normal. It's hard to stay mad at him he is too annoyingly charming. Things with Jamie are more difficult.We had to work together today on creating a new sales brochure for him. I suggest a few ideas and he grunts. I ask his... (More)
Posted on Oct 14th, 2009
Aug 6, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Day One: The new Girl

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Good things:I found the office and they even let me in- score!Bad things:Pretty much everything else – I feel like I have wandered into failblog. So far epic fail.I am a little disconcerted when I arrive. There is only one other person there - a... (More)
Posted on Aug 6th, 2009
Aug 7, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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My weird new co-workers and bodily functions

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― After what feels like hours pass and I seriously considering hurling myself out the window to escape Stee who obviously now feel comfortable enough to fart loudly at me. Just as I am mentally forming a resignation letter in my head a few more people... (More)
Posted on Aug 7th, 2009
Aug 9, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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Pretentious posh boss aka total moron

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― Hooray I think when uber posh CEO arrives.Seriously in my interview with this guy I wanted to start talking about how frightfully marvelous tea and scones were of an afternoon. I have a bad habit of unconsciously mimicking other people's accents. I... (More)
Posted on Aug 9th, 2009
Aug 11, 2009
CovertKate posted a new topic.
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My new job - I survive the first few weeks

Secrets and lies of a small London office ― The new job continues and I survive! I make tea, I listen to conversations I smile and I try to fit in. At no point do I find out what the hell I am supposed to be doing but so far no one seems to have noticed. My boss returns from Switzerland buys... (More)
Posted on Aug 11th, 2009

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