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People who won't do as they are told
« on: October 12, 2007, 09:51:52 AM »
I have a new contract in Kent. Private school. Mortgaged to the hilt and now re-mortgaging. Why? Cos she has space for 130 kids but only has 50. = misery.

Using my vast professional expertise, and working with the finance guys who are bankrolling her, I have shown her exaclty how she can grow to 97 (x £8K p.a.) by 2009-10.

She just called. "It seems a bit unsporting. I mean, there are other schools locally and I wouldn't want to poach their prospective pupils."

OK then, go bust!! Banghead

Christ, I even did "What If" calcualtions on spreadsheets for her. It is perfectly possible. SHe is, of course, A Grauniad reader.
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2007, 11:19:25 AM »
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink

As long as you get paid for your advice, why worry?
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2007, 12:37:23 PM »
I am on commission! It's even more important that she does as she is told. I could make a mint on this one! ;D
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2007, 12:47:42 PM »
I'm just chuckling on this one ...  eyes:
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2007, 12:49:51 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on October 12, 2007, 12:47:42 PM
I'm just chuckling on this one ...  eyes:

Because you know what the name of the school is and whenever I tell anyone they fall over laughing! I haven't told her yet. redface:
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2007, 12:55:19 PM »
I actually think the name is the biggest flaw in her business.

"And where are your boys at school?"

"Oh, they're both at ******** *******"

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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2007, 12:59:04 PM »
See also: Beaver College.

A mate of mine worked on that job when it was going Co-ed. In the end he said the name wouldn't necessarily deter male applicants. eeek:
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2007, 12:59:49 PM »
well?

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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2007, 01:19:17 PM »
I have. You have a PM!
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2007, 01:27:50 PM »
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2007, 06:02:51 AM »
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2007, 07:28:21 AM »
I just hate these posts....so fascinating then you're left wondering what all the 'pm' s are about....sounds like you're in my business dear cousin Nick...well, till I escaped to sunny CY. Was thinking of doing something mildly 'educational' over here.... the closest I've got is to invigilating for the LCCI.........oh well, brings in a bit of coffee money!!!!!!!   whistle:
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Re: People who won't do as they are told
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2007, 01:42:48 PM »
Quote from: Tinkerbell on October 14, 2007, 07:28:21 AM
Was thinking of doing something mildly 'educational' over here.... .....oh well, brings in a bit of coffee money!!!!!!!   whistle:

You ARE Miss Whiplash and I claim my £5  rubschin:
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