I worked for a firm that recruited solely 'by word of mouth', i.e. 'ask round your mates if anyone wants a job.'
Each department was staffed by a couple of core employees who were related/shagging and their hangers-on.

This caused problems such as large-scale pilfering, on-site shagging, staff turning up drunk and sleeping through shifts, very little actual work being done and the odd brawl. Staff turnover was high. Everyone was compromised so nothing changed.

I was always an outsider, having been offered the job when I visited as a customer. I didn't have mates or relations working there and was careful NOT to recommend the place to anyone!

I eventually moved on. Could've made a career there, if I'd only mastered reeling in late, filling my car with company property and spending the rest of the shift drinking complimentary coffee. Curses.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Tue 14 Oct 2014, 9:35, 1 reply)

Blimey, not many people would admit to being a politician on here!
Now. Where's our cash?
(SpangoTheWonderBadger is brewing beer, Tue 14 Oct 2014, 11:23, closed)