The Call Centre

man_at_milletts

Anybody watch it last night? An interesting observation into human behaviour to say the least.

ValleyGary

The boss was on 'The One Show' last week. Helmet of the highest order.

Red_Raver

The boss Nev was an absolute tool. I would HATE to work for him.

Elthamaddick

thought it was pretty good - most of it was for the camera, interesting place to work I have to say - but then again you have a have a certain mentality to work in one of those places it would seem. 200 calls a day to probably be cut off on 99% of them!

johnnybev1987

I watched after the first half hour, didn't know about it but saw someone else was watching it so gave it a bash.

pretty funny programme, that boss is something else! cannot believe he is a millionaire, seems like he hires anyone. His style of interview was a bit unique too, needless to say i work in an office and although we have a laugh and its a good environment still shocked me, but looks a great place to work for.

bloodnut

I was waiting for david brent to walk in singing with his guitar...

Callumcafc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEtQj9wuqhs

bloodnut

...

Charlton and on

Brent or Nev?

'A friend first, a boss second, probably an entertainer third'

Talal

So much of it would've been staged or exaggerated for the cameras but was still a pretty fun watch.
Highlight for me was the dour faced new guy who said he'd come in early, boss says no you'd drink all the tea and coffee, guy says, in a totally deadpan way, I'm not a tea or coffee drinker..

seth plum

I liked the girls attempt to cover up her oink with leaves.

man_at_milletts

Yep, hope she washed her hands, she was the tea lady!

DA9

Watched it last night, awful people, are large earrings mandatory in Swansea?

And was it me, or was speed date cake baker Kayleigh a slim Sarah Millican?

man_at_milletts

DA9 said:

Watched it last night, awful people, are large earrings mandatory in Swansea?

And was it me, or was speed date cake baker Kayleigh a slim Sarah Millican?

Ha ha, yes she was, wasn't she.

DA1

I spent 6 years in a call centre rising up the ranks etc and i have to say it was the best job i ever had - in your 20s surrounded by other like minded idiots having a crack most days aint work.

And that place was a very fair reflection of where i workled if a little tame at times to be fair.

JT

That bloke he 'interviewed' in the leather jacket with lab experience. That was hard to watch. Don't think that's going to be his scene somehow.

man_at_milletts

DA1 said:

I spent 6 years in a call centre rising up the ranks etc and i have to say it was the best job i ever had - in your 20s surrounded by other like minded idiots having a crack most days aint work.

And that place was a very fair reflection of where i workled if a little tame at times to be fair.

Ok DA1, so what's the best response you've had on a cold call. (I'm eager to learn to try them out) :-)

Bournemouth Addick

I'd like to get hold Nev's phone number and put it into an auto dialer - see if he likes getting called every freaking day when he's trying to get on with some work.

Funny programme but did nothing to dispel my hatred of call centres.

Dave2l

Watched it the other night the boss is a nobhead but if his behaviour towards his staff proves to get the best out of em then can't really argue.

sm

Saw it last night - I can still not believe it is real. Surely, it it were nearly everyone who left would have a pretty nailed on case for sexual discrimination. Calling it the 3rd largest call centre in Swansea also suggests a spoof.

Clem_Snide

Catching up on this now. Clearly an exagerated spoof.

90% of them were twats of the highest order.

Pretty sure I'd knock Nev out within 30mins of meeting him. Total prick.

carly burn

I always answer " I don't live here,I'm just robbin the place". And not one of them heartless bastards has ever called the rozzers round.

palarsehater

ha the bit with the killers cannot be real, imagine that first thing on a monday morning.

palarsehater

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g78QygYXRis

interesting lunchtime entertainment

JaShea99

carly burn said:

I always answer " I don't live here,I'm just robbin the place". And not one of them heartless bastards has ever called the rozzers round.

That's genius. My standard is "hang on I'll just get him" and then leave the phone on the side for 10 mins with them still waiting. But I'm definitely gonna change it now.

DA9

man_at_milletts said:

DA1 said:

I spent 6 years in a call centre rising up the ranks etc and i have to say it was the best job i ever had - in your 20s surrounded by other like minded idiots having a crack most days aint work.

And that place was a very fair reflection of where i workled if a little tame at times to be fair.

Ok DA1, so what's the best response you've had on a cold call. (I'm eager to learn to try them out) :-)

I know where he worked,....."My shirt dont fit", "my jeans are too baggy"

JT

Dave2l

If you think this show makes the welsh look a bit mad, watch an episode of the valleys. It's reality porn.

johnnybev1987

Dave2l said:

If you think this show makes the welsh look a bit mad, watch an episode of the valleys. It's reality porn.

I do watch it love it, do love the welsh accent! Just need to arrange a weekend in Cardiff..

addick1965

I used to work in a call centre in Cardiff although it was customer service rather than cold calling/selling...and yes the Welsh accent is nice...and they are mad

Carter

I'd give that anya a job