Day 143 – 26 August 2014 One of the disadvantages of driving to Durham every day is that I rack up a fair few miles and need to get my car serviced frequently. Today was the day and I also needed some new discs and pads. Of course it’s very difficult to do without my … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 143
A year of work in progress – day 141
Day 141 – 21 August 2014 You know when you make a promise in the hope that everyone will have forgotten by the time it comes due? Well they don’t. Foolishly (or was it?) I promised the Digital Durham team that I would take them out to lunch if we ever got superfast broadband into … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 141
A year of work in progress – day 139
Day 139 – 19 August 2014 The back of my neck and shoulders were stiff this morning. A plasterer once told me how it took several days for the muscles in his arms to get used to the work again after his holidays. That was a long time ago and it’s funny how you remember … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 139
A year of work in progress – day 138
Day 138 – 18 August 2014 I’ve managed to avoid work while I was on holiday. Last week Peter posted a tweet about how some companies allow emails to be deleted while people are away on the basis that if it is important then they will be sent again but I’m not so sure. We … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 138
A year of work in progress – day 137
Day 137 – 5 August 2014 I can’t get over the drone we’ve bought. I should have mentioned it yesterday but it wasn’t until late in the afternoon that I got round to seeing it. Steve had asked me after our visit to Edinburgh if we could get one as research and development and I’d … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 137
A year of work in progress – day 135
Day 135 – 1 August 2014 The start of another month and it is a good chance to catch up with the ten things I’m going to try and achieve this year. Most resolutions have long since fallen by the wayside but I’m plodding along. Doing well: Enjoy every day at work – seems to … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 135
A year of work in progress – day 133
Day 133 – 30 July 2014 Back at work and back in the room for improvement. I’m using this room less and less frequently indeed I’m using County Hall less and less often as the majority of the team are no longer here. The last time I used 5/109 was on the 15 July. Checking … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 133
A year of work in progress – day 129
Day 129 – 23 July 2014 When I arrived at Durham the call closure achievement levels through the Service Desk looked good yet the customers were complaining of a poor service. After some investigation it turned out that we had a considerable backlog of unaddressed customer issues. It transpired that we would work our socks … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 129
A year of work in progress – day 127
Day 127 – 21 July 2014 I’d spent the weekend helping my eldest daughter move into her new house. For two days I have been moving and erecting furniture, driving the van and laying paving flags and so I was glad to get back to work this morning for a rest though my aching limbs … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 127
A year of work in progress – day 125
Day 125 – 17 July 2014 This morning I was supposed to be in Durham for eight thirty and Northumberland for nine thirty. Unless matter transference has been developed then I’m snookered. Perhaps I should fill in a capital application. It’s going to take some time for use to change our thinking from being two … Continue reading A year of work in progress – day 125
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 