In data collection people constantly ask for information that would be nice to have but they have no plans to use. It's amazing how people demand stuff they don't really want. I found this lovely gem related to software development in the comments from 43folders:

"A scenario from RonJeffries explains the practices:
You're working on some class. You ( Read more... )

Mmm... I just love the smell of that anti-bacterial hand sanitiser that we have at the entrance to every ward room in the hospital. Soapy fresh!

Pity it tastes like crap.*

I was eating chocolate soon after. I'm not that weird!

Things for office jobs that careers people always advise but you never really believe:
Interview:

1. Think before answering. Take as long as you need. Don't worry about taking too long. If you give a good answer then all will be forgiven. Also the panel will be impressed that you actually appeared to listen instead of spouting off a rubbish answer ( Read more... )