No flags allowed on ntl/TW vans

Womble · 31-05-2006, 09:57

I don't normally adorne my car/van with flags etc, but, I feel very aggreived when my company bans me from doing so!! Why have I got to remain impartial?? in my own country?? God help us...it would never happen in Australia or the US of A!!

"What will your uniform and vehicle look like during the world cup?

Please remember that:

you should not be displaying any form of national flag on your van

you should be wearing standard uniform and not football shirts at work
We'll all be supporting a number of countries at home over the coming weeks, but it's important that we remain impartial in work.

I would like to bring your attention to a statement made two thirds of the way down the publication. It is to do with flying flags on company vehicles in support of the World Cup. In essence this practice is not to happen and should it be already, please ask the relevant engineers to remove them from their vehicles. There is to be no exceptions.

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Freakin PC w**k**s

danielf · 31-05-2006, 09:59

Well, it's not your van is it? Who is it you work for?

etccarmageddon · 31-05-2006, 10:05

miserable sods - why can't you fly your country's flag. who is it offending???

in my opinion, in some ways, I connect this with showing respect to those who are fighting in Iraq and risking their lives for their country.

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he must work at ntl or telewest as it's under that forum section!

Neil · 31-05-2006, 10:05

I believe Womble works for ntl: Telewest.

danielf · 31-05-2006, 10:08

Well, whatever spin they put on it, I can imagine a company not allowing flags on their vans for the simple reason that it doesn't look very professional.

handyman · 31-05-2006, 10:08

Last world cup when I was at ntl we where allowed to go to the pub to watch the match's watched them also on large plasma's in the call centre and were allowed to wear footy shirts. I bought my last one to wear there especially.

Nugget · 31-05-2006, 10:11

I don't see the problem tbh - I personally can't stand the idea of wearing a uniform but, if your job requires you to wear one, then you shouldn't be wearing football shirts or whatever anyway.

As for the vans, I can understand why the company wouldn't want all different colours / flags flying - what if the stuff gets nicked? What if (for the sake of argument) England beat Paraguay, so some crazy Paraguayan takes offence and kicks the hell out of the van?

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Originally Posted by danielf

Well, whatever spin they put on it, I can imagine a company not allowing flags on their vans for the simple reason that it doesn't look very professional.

And that ^^ as well

etccarmageddon · 31-05-2006, 10:11

if the flag is presented nicely it can be made to not look unprofessional.

are they afraid of scaring away new customers? dont worry there are plenty of other reasons for customers to choose sky over ntl - unprofessional looking flags is the least of their worries.

**Stuart C** · 31-05-2006, 10:12

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Originally Posted by handyman

Last world cup when I was at ntl we where allowed to go to the pub to watch the match's watched them also on large plasma's in the call centre and were allowed to wear footy shirts. I bought my last one to wear there especially.

But working in a call centre, you don't often see the public. Womble is probably in a position where he does, so it's more important to present a professional image.

danielf · 31-05-2006, 10:18

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Originally Posted by etccarmageddon

if the flag is presented nicely it can be made to not look unprofessional.

Errm how? It's not related to the job they do. Ergo unprofessional.

Also, what about people that don't support England but another team? Imagine a van with an Argentina flag rolling up for your new NTL install

homealone · 31-05-2006, 10:20

Bottom line is it increases fuel consumption, so while individuals can choose to take that on for their private vehicle, I can understand a company not wanting to 'subsidise' their employees indulgence?

etccarmageddon · 31-05-2006, 10:22

I'd assume only uk flags would be acceptable!

but they are interested in a professional image - they have an indian call centre with staff who aren't professional by my standards.

Womble · 31-05-2006, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by homealone

Bottom line is it increases fuel consumption, so while individuals can choose to take that on for their private vehicle, I can understand a company not wanting to 'subsidise' their employees indulgence?

Are you joking?????

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Quote:

Originally Posted by danielf

Well, whatever spin they put on it, I can imagine a company not allowing flags on their vans for the simple reason that it doesn't look very professional.

This mob worried about looking professional?? O please!!

etccarmageddon · 31-05-2006, 10:44

I think if it's placed correctly it wont make excessive wind issues!

womble - I suggest you make all customers you visit in the next few weeks aware that you are working for a misable company who dont want to get into the spirit of the world cup.

bmxbandit · 31-05-2006, 10:48

flags i can cope with, although i think they look pretty stupid... but they really shouldn't be wearing a football shirt at work.