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new law about toilet breaks in 9999 call centers

  • 27-01-2016 01:52AM
    #1
    the_pen_turner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,796 ✭✭✭


    what does everybody think about the new law.

    apparently they can only use the toilet for 7 minutes in one of or no more than 19 minutes in 12 hours


Comments

  • #2
    recylingbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,001 ✭✭✭recylingbin


    I'd work in one of the other 1 in 10000 tbh.


  • #3
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    the_pen_turner wrote: »
    what does everybody think about the new law.

    apparently they can only use the toilet for 7 minutes in one of or no more than 19 minutes in 12 hours
    Sounds like the call centres are taking no shit


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Is there a source for this that can make sense of it all?


  • #5
    Stoned Since 2011
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 143 ✭✭Stoned Since 2011


    Just wear adult nappies.


  • #6
    hatrickpatrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,798 ✭✭✭✭hatrickpatrick


    Saw this earlier. They're taking the piss.


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  • #7
    rubberdiddies
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭rubberdiddies


    hatrickpatrick wrote: »
    Saw this earlier. They're taking the piss.

    And they don't give a sh1t


  • #8
    mansize
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,521 ✭✭✭✭mansize


    What does dialling the extra 9 get you???


  • #9
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,443 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Since the water charges came in they can't afford to be filling the fire engines. When a call comes in they send the engine round to as many of the 9999 centres as necessary to fill it, and then head off to the fire. That's why there are so many call centres. In case there's a really big fire.


  • #10
    recylingbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,001 ✭✭✭recylingbin


    mansize wrote: »
    What does dialling the extra 9 get you???

    Emergency services bring a portion of spring rolls with them.


  • #11
    The Randy Riverbeast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,770 ✭✭✭The Randy Riverbeast


    What if it's an emergency?


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  • #12
    gctest50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭gctest50


    They have to tighten up their act, now with the Apple money coming they'll have competition



  • #13
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,162 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    mansize wrote: »
    What does dialling the extra 9 get you???

    That's the proper number to dial, remember the stone cutters.


  • #14
    PC Lackey
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 69 ✭✭PC Lackey


    I recommend the innocent smoothie 900ml plastic bottle with helmet friendly wide top.

    http://groceries.iceland.co.uk/medias/sys_master/root/h0b/h5c/8861442048030.jpg

    Pricey piece of kit, but worth it. Quality kit always is.

    Pro-tip: squeeze the bottle before operation to both create an air tight seal and to allow for expansion from piss steam.

    I've put probably 50 litres through mine and its still holding up grand.
    Thats around 100 night trips saved.
    I'll give it another 25 and then might put it up on donedeal, or might just keep it as a spare/wall hanger.

    Hoping to eventually upgrade to the new limited edition 3 litre avonmore with built in handle.


  • #15
    Walter E GO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 220 ✭✭Walter E GO


    An absolute disgrace of a decision. Excuse the pun but its a race to the bottom of workers rights, we'll all be raising our hands for toilet breaks, like little school children, if this Government allows TTIP to pass. Where are all the Unions in this?


  • #16
    PC Lackey
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 69 ✭✭PC Lackey


    http://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2013/12/photo-2-61-310x415.jpg

    the PD millennium classic 1l.

    lacked (proper) re-sealability and could be dangerous to work with due to chipping.

    ALL forgiven though, due the soothing low temperature glass.

    Ah that cold glass rim on a fresh February morning, used to send shivers up you, but in a good way.


  • #17
    hatrickpatrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,798 ✭✭✭✭hatrickpatrick


    rubberdiddies wrote: »
    And they don't give a sh1t

    Workers' rights are just going down the... I'm sorry I just can't do it :D


  • #18
    The Raptor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭The Raptor


    What about if you're female? Do you get extra time once a month?


  • #19
    Crann na Beatha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


    This post has been deleted.


  • #20
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,496 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    'Slashed' hehe


  • #21
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,926 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    the_pen_turner wrote: »
    what does everybody think about the new law.

    apparently they can only use the toilet for 7 minutes in one of or no more than 19 minutes in 12 hours
    I wonder if the 19 minutes are paid toilet breaks. On a 12 hour shift, you are probably entitled to 1.0-1.5 hours of unpaid breaks, when you can use the toilet as much as you like.
    Walter E GO wrote: »
    An absolute disgrace of a decision. Excuse the pun but its a race to the bottom of workers rights, we'll all be raising our hands for toilet breaks, like little school children, if this Government allows TTIP to pass. Where are all the Unions in this?
    Do we want these call takers taking emergency calls or using the toilet?


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  • #22
    PLL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭PLL


    Surely they could answer the call whilst on the toilet?

    Anyone ringing the Emergency Services aren't really going to give a shít or pay attention to what the operator is doing.


  • #23
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    mansize wrote: »
    What does dialling the extra 9 get you???

    Stonemasons.


  • #24
    Stoned Since 2011
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 143 ✭✭Stoned Since 2011


    PLL wrote: »
    Surely they could answer the call whilst on the toilet?

    Anyone ringing the Emergency Services aren't really going to give a shít or pay attention to what the operator is doing.

    He could be knocking one out.


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