Are Virgin Media working over Xmas.

[lostandconfused]

apparently, im working until 8PM on new years eve.

I'm actually tempted to go into work just to see who actually phones in.

Obviously i wont be there, i feel a headache coming on

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

Originally Posted by lostandconfused

apparently, im working until 8PM on new years eve.

I'm actually tempted to go into work just to see who actually phones in.

Obviously i wont be there, i feel a headache coming on

sounds like you will be lostandconfused

[tweetiepooh]

We get the standard bank holidays plus 24 Dec declared a VM holiday. Shift workers and on-call will operate.

I'm off from midday 21st to 7th Jan. But on-call for some of that time.

[Marge]

It's only upto quite recently that folk don't have to work Christmas Day, I've worked my fair share before now. Can you imagine the complaints if they were shut for two weeks especially after tonights events

[lostandconfused]

Most of the cover, during holidays like christmas and bank holidays is done by the offshore centers.

What I think hes talking about is the Annual Xmas Freeze on the network. This dosn't mean that any staff will have time off, Just that they won't make any none essential changes to the network incase anything goes wrong.

The only days that most people seem to have off are Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Years day. Theres Also extra Holiday Allowance avalible so more people can book time off at the same time then other times of the year,

[Arthurgray50@blu]

Here is a good one, what happens if the service breaks down during xmas, what about the engineers, l know that hard working cs work, otherwise it is a long way for someone to come from India (l believe that is there new call centre).

[lostandconfused]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Here is a good one, what happens if the service breaks down during xmas, what about the engineers, l know that hard working cs work, otherwise it is a long way for someone to come from India (l believe that is there new call centre).

i believe some are on-call

[Womble]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Here is a good one, what happens if the service breaks down during Xmas, what about the engineers, l know that hard working cs work, otherwise it is a long way for someone to come from India (l believe that is there new call centre).

on-call 24/7/365!! God I need another job, working NYE is bloody murder!! Surrounded by drunk knobs who cant hold their drink!! Year before I was paged half way thru cooking Xmas dinner!!!.... All this and they still shaft us with no bonus!! London Underground here I come!!!!!

[Fireplace]

Originally Posted by TV Boy

I know Telewest let their workers off for two weeks at Christmas every year but with this year being the first christmas of Virgin Media do you have two weeks off?

Thank you, that's the best laugh I've had all week!

[Richy99]

i remember having to work xmas night when i worked for virgin.net on the support lines, was only supposed to be 4 hours but was so quit went after about 2 hours, then i started drinking lol

worked the new years eve aswell til about 7pm then went on the lash big style, im glad i dont work shifts anymore

[smarty]

Originally Posted by Richy99

i remember having to work xmas night when i worked for virgin.net on the support lines, was only supposed to be 4 hours but was so quit went after about 2 hours, then i started drinking lol

worked the new years eve aswell til about 7pm then went on the lash big style, im glad i dont work shifts anymore

And you are proud of this?

[WHISTLED]

And you are proud of this?

I doubt he is 'proud' but he hasnt done anything wrong, he has just provided a little commentary on his experiences. So why the comment?

Obviously a youngish lad and thats what they/we do, especially at Christmas and New Year.

[Richy99]

Originally Posted by smarty

And you are proud of this?

the drinking yes i am very proud

[Nedkelly]

Service techs are working xmas eve 8 til 4 then back on the 27th