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susans
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« on: February 09, 2009, 06:38:42 pm » |
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Have you ever had office guests you look at and just go ...,okay, this person is a bit different! Maybe it was the spiked hair bike courier, or a client that wasn't all there. Think back and let us about your ... interesting.... office guests,
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2009, 06:45:36 pm » |
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Susan, not sure I read this properly, had trouble understand the beginning.
Anyway if I get you right, the answer is no. I am a professional and treat others in the office appropriately.
I am not judgemental as a guest of any kind could be worthwhile from a financial perspective eg. they could be either buying or selling a product which could be mutually beneficial on both sides.
My motto - people who judge don't matter and people who matter don't judge.
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jennika
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2009, 07:27:11 pm » |
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I would have to agree we have had some pretty freaky couriers, being in a big city they drive through streets like mad men. I think one of the two companies our organization uses specializes in hiring Gothic delivery men.
As for unique visitors, last year we had this one old VP from an different office come in several times. He was a hoot! He short, old, cranky in a lovable way and though we have smoking laws would pull out cigars and say (a bit crudely) "It is my life and I will smoke when and where I want! If you want to report me tot he police, do it!" With all this the guy was the most lovable old man you can meet! He retired in December, and I hope he is smoking his cigars and doing well.
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susans
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2009, 07:45:57 pm » |
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I am not asking for anyone to be judgemental. Just for interesting stories on visitors.
I have my personal story. When I was working at a bio tech company, we had a 7 foot Klingon (yes Klingon from Star Trek) come to the office and have to be escorted around and give invitations for our company picnic. Now being I am 4'11" and this guy was over 7 feet in full costume and roll play, it was quite interesting! He would not get out of character at all. He went up to one pregnant co-worker and talked to her about strong baby warriors, would go to another asking if he was working on battle plans on his computer. I remember people trying to hide! Thinking back that was quite a memory!
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2009, 08:08:04 pm » |
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I just found DeskDemon and love it! I am still looking though the many sections. I had to post on this thread because we did have some interesting people around Christmas time! I was sitting at my desk and get a phone call from the receptionist to come to the front desk. I guess she had called about 15 of the people in the office who let others know and we had about 30 people walk to the front. There we found 4 teenagers dressed up in old costumes an offered to sing some Christmas carols. It was really cool! They sang 4 songs for us then moved to the next office. It was just a nice surprise.
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Katie G
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2009, 08:40:29 pm » |
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Well, there was the interviewee who "asked" (actually, demanded) that I allow her access to my computer to check her email, which was clearly against our corporate policy, of which I informed her with excruciating politeness.
When my boss arrived for the interview, after introductions, the first words out of her mouth were, "Can I use your girl's computer to check email when we're done?"
The interview lasted about 5 minutes. (They normally go for about 30.)
The door opened, my boss graciously thanked her for coming, the candidate shot me a dirty look, and flounced out.
Boss said to me, "She was done the minute she referred to you as 'girl', never mind that lunacy over thinking she was going to use your computer!"
Let's just say we hired someone much less......entitled.
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msmarieh
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009, 08:40:58 pm » |
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Well my husband once sent me a singing clown for my birthday at the office. I did not appreciate it as much as my co-workers did... And wasn't it nice.. I worked with a bunch of forensic engineers, who had cameras to capture it all on film... ohhh goodie... I will get my revenge on hubby some day... Otherwise, hmmm off the top of my head I can't think of any interesting visitors... Now my husband on the other hand, worked at the county buildings, including the sheriff's offices... I know he saw some interesting characters come through.  He told me one day some big scary looking guy was acting intimidating towards one of the very petite courthouse clerks (disputing a bill or something). My husband just happened to be there that day, getting ready to work on a computer. He stepped near the girl, leaned against the wall and crossed his arms in his own very intimidating fashion. My husband is a big guy who at the time was wearing a black trench coat and black cowboy boots (and for all I know maybe his black australian style cowboy hat he sometimes wears) - he can definitely look intimidating when he wants to. She told him afterwards, she was sure relieved that he was nearby! Marie Peer Moderator |
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2009, 10:53:35 pm » |
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I once had a candidate appear in blue frosted eye shadow to the eyebrows (think Mimi from the Drew Carey show) a mini skirt and a strange white powder on her nose.
We also had an UPS driver that was to drool over - when it was shorts weather we were all around the lobby waiting for the view. He was buff....
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JessW
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2009, 10:59:49 pm » |
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years ago I worked at a firm that had sandwiches delivered.
he was an actor the rest of the time. he even appeared as the main character in a Channel 4 film - full frontal ... nothing left to the imagination. he was rather flattered that so many people on his rounds recognised him and complimented him on not just his acting - he was very hot!
Is this the sort of thing you meant?
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itsme_calista
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2009, 11:27:58 am » |
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Not a visitor but we've had our fair share of quirky temps! One who couldn't follow the simplest spreadsheet to locate important documents on our system and proceeded to start her own electronic filing system, however by going into our existing system and moving the files into her system, failed to see the irony. She was using our system to locate the document, moving it to her system and updating it! Why not just update where it was?
We don't get many visitors to these offices and I'm tucked away in a small area upstairs so no reception to deal with.
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duque
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2009, 12:52:42 pm » |
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Did, you're not in Spain are you? We had exactly the same situation here with an interviewee.
Some people's attitude is insane!!
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Katie G
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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2009, 02:51:51 pm » |
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Not Spain -- I'm in Philadelphia, PA, USA. But yes, you wonder just where these people get their ideas!
Offer to take your coat? Sure. Offer something to drink? Naturally. Let you sit at my desk and use my computer for your personal use? uh........no.
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Cathy S
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« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2009, 03:27:44 pm » |
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A very memorable Interview candidate who arrived in a blue ensemble complete with large brimmed matching hat.
What was most quirky though was her presentation slides which had aeroplanes flying across each one and basically rearranged the same information form one slide to the next (our business is Life Sciences and it was not tailored to that at all).
Better yet was when (in desperation to end the interview because she answered every question with a question) she was told that she wouldn't be offered the post she turned round and said to the Chair of the panel "Thanks for wasting my time" ...
She will be talked about in our office for a long time to come
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happyclappy
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2009, 04:58:05 pm » |
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Couriers in London can be a little "outre". The last one I met up with (usually reception deals with them, but this was a particular item that had to be handed in person to the courier with special instructions) reminded me of Darth Vader. He was dressed in black leathers, gloves and a black helmet with a tinted visor, and solemnly handed me a black pen and clipboard to sign his documents. It was quite surreal and I still have the odd chuckle about it now and then.
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peaches2160
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« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2009, 01:36:38 am » |
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Not being judgemental, but I must admit we have had our share of quirky temps. However, the most interesting character I encountered several years ago while in HR. We had a candidate who actually showed up for a job interview drunk. He could barely fill out the application. When he sat down, at the front of the office waiting for his interview, the office was filled with women and other candiates, we all realized his pants were split up the front. Needless to say, he did not get the job and had a 5 min. interview.
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