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Title: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2016, 11:26:00 AM
I have been working on a project for the Gubbernment.

The task was to write a summary report based on research done by someone else.

He sent me his research. It ran to EIGHT HUNDRED PAGES  Shocked:

I heroically read it all and then summarised it in 22 pages  angel1

I sent it to my man in Westminster who reported to me last week that he was "chopping it"

I have just printed it off. It has reduced to 6 pages. He wants me to do some more work on it. I guess this means it will soon cease to exist  rubschin:

The shorter it gets the more I get paid!! Shrugs:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2016, 01:12:33 PM
I have been working on a project for the Gubbernment.

The task was to write a summary report based on research done by someone else.

He sent me his research. It ran to EIGHT HUNDRED PAGES  Shocked:

I heroically read it all and then summarised it in 22 pages  angel1

I sent it to my man in Westminster who reported to me last week that he was "chopping it"

I have just printed it off. It has reduced to 6 pages. He wants me to do some more work on it. I guess this means it will soon cease to exist  rubschin:

The shorter it gets the more I get paid!! Shrugs:
Just send them one line then.  How about

'Be tough on Gingers and be tough on the causes of Gingers'
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2016, 01:15:13 PM
 cussing:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2016, 01:17:45 PM
Or 'it is in our national interest to ruthlessly take the piss out of our ex-pats'
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 20, 2016, 01:58:59 PM
You couldn't finD the weapons of mass destruction  either then  noooo:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2016, 02:06:20 PM
Following a looooooooooooooooooooong conversation I predict we can settle on 12-14 pages by Wednesday  noooo:

But he is paying me double time for the whole project  angel1

Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2016, 03:21:06 PM
Following a looooooooooooooooooooong conversation I predict we can settle on 12-14 pages by Wednesday  noooo:

But he is paying me double time for the whole project  angel1
:thumbsup:

Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2016, 03:24:07 PM
Taxpayers' munny noooo: *






































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Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 20, 2016, 03:29:22 PM
Following a looooooooooooooooooooong conversation I predict we can settle on 12-14 pages by Wednesday  noooo:

But he is paying me double time for the whole project  angel1

So he requires fewer than 15 pages to give you a treat?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 20, 2016, 03:31:37 PM
I rely on Miss I for treats  angel1 eyes:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2016, 03:36:50 PM
Following a looooooooooooooooooooong conversation I predict we can settle on 12-14 pages by Wednesday  noooo:

But he is paying me double time for the whole project  angel1

So he requires fewer than 15 pages to give you a treat?  rubschin:

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 21, 2016, 12:20:20 PM
It's getting longer again, largely with explanations of its brevity  rubschin:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 21, 2016, 01:38:56 PM
It's getting longer again, largely with explanations of its brevity  rubschin:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fministryofbritishcomedy.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F12%2Fyes-minister.jpg&hash=3aaa0d3880467744b8accadacbea5713438394e5)
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 21, 2016, 03:11:51 PM
Zackly. I am now being asked to suppress some of the evidence  ::)
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 22, 2016, 02:09:45 PM
Second draft sent off to London  angel1

I confidently predict more changes to be made on Friday  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 22, 2016, 03:20:06 PM
Second draft sent off to London  angel1

I confidently predict more changes to be made on Friday  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

Presumably you are paid by the page, or part thereof?
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 22, 2016, 03:21:29 PM
Oh noes. £1200 per day or part thereof  angel1
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 22, 2016, 03:22:38 PM
Oh noes. £1200 per day or part thereof  angel1

Same thing.

Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on June 22, 2016, 03:31:35 PM
Oh noes. £1200 per day or part thereof  angel1

Same thing.

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 22, 2016, 03:31:57 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2016, 12:42:15 PM
They have now rewritten the brief  Banghead cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: Banghead Angry9:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 27, 2016, 12:47:45 PM
They have now rewritten the brief  Banghead cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: Banghead Angry9:

 :thumbsup:

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/4/3244/2914795293_8c69d12034_b.jpg)
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2016, 12:52:35 PM
Indeed Mr Darwin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 28, 2016, 11:56:03 AM
Apparently it is too long  Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 28, 2016, 12:02:41 PM
Apparently it is too long  Banghead Banghead Banghead

Just reduce it by the page or part thereof.

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on June 28, 2016, 10:29:40 PM
Apparently it is too long  Banghead Banghead Banghead
Snigger

Yeah as if.

Oh you meant the report.  What Professor Selection said
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 29, 2016, 06:29:37 AM
Cut out your recommendations. ..They are never going to be taken up anyway  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2016, 09:29:13 AM
 Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 29, 2016, 09:39:15 AM
Banghead Banghead Banghead
Now then. Your number of bites of this cherry must be approaching a record. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2016, 09:42:14 AM
They want it shorter and also want an extra section Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 29, 2016, 10:51:13 AM
They want it shorter and also want an extra section Banghead
"Where there's a change, there's a charge"  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2016, 10:53:19 AM
Job done  angel1

Added new section AND cut the length :thumbsup:

I am an hero angel1
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on June 29, 2016, 10:18:56 PM
Job done  angel1

Added new section AND cut the length :thumbsup:

I am an hero angel1
:thumbsup:

Posted it all to a web site and added a section of cross references eh?
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 29, 2016, 11:38:32 PM
Job done  angel1

Added new section AND cut the length :thumbsup:

I am an hero angel1

And as with all things gubberment related, the report will be filed away somewhere and never read...  noooo:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on June 30, 2016, 05:48:31 AM
Job done  angel1

Added new section AND cut the length :thumbsup:

I am an hero angel1

And as with all things gubberment related, the report will be filed away somewhere and never read...  noooo:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 30, 2016, 05:52:42 AM
I have no doubt that it will never be heard of again angel1
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on June 30, 2016, 06:38:20 AM
I have no doubt that it will never be heard of again angel1

You are Chilcot - I claim my £5M
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on June 30, 2016, 06:40:36 AM
The Civil Service mark these things  evil:

My first draft got 94%  angel1
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 01, 2016, 10:44:17 AM
100%  angel1  and now COw TV to "working lunch" on Tuesday
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2016, 05:48:03 PM
My report has been cast to a "committee" of squabbling primadonnas.

They have only changed their own job titles to make themselves sound grander  noooo: noooo:

This may never end  Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on July 04, 2016, 05:49:04 PM
My report has been cast to a "committee" of squabbling primadonnas.

They have only changed their own job titles to make themselves sound grander  noooo: noooo:

This may never end  Banghead Banghead Banghead

Kerrr-chiiiiing!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2016, 05:53:14 PM
Contract has now been capped. First class to London and back tomorrow and posh lunch. The fvcking Trades Unions are the worst:"No, I am Director of X, not Head of x." Tossers  Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on July 05, 2016, 08:01:47 AM
So what is this report then?

"Recommendations for sporting policy after an England win at Euro 2016" ?
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2016, 05:20:39 PM
Meeting today. They love the report angel1

Been told to invoice  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on July 05, 2016, 06:49:17 PM
Meeting today. They love the report angel1

Been told to invoice  eveilgrin:
:thumbsup:

drinks on etc
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2016, 06:52:25 PM
I am considering getting Mr Darwin's man to come and work for me. I may raise his weekly beer allowance.
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on July 05, 2016, 06:54:26 PM
I am considering getting Mr Darwin's man to come and work for me. I may raise his weekly beer allowance.

poacher eh?
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2016, 06:57:13 PM
No, I think he turned gamekeeper. He keeps the peasants in order. Or something like that rubschin:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 05, 2016, 11:03:51 PM
So what is this report then?

"Recommendations for sporting policy after an England win at Euro 2016" ?
Chilcot
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 11, 2016, 10:07:11 AM
The report was sent to various "important" people for comment. They have ALL suggested minor changes all of which conflict with each other  Banghead Banghead Banghead

Publication is scheduled for 1.00 p.m. today................. scared2:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 11, 2016, 10:09:22 AM
The report was sent to various "important" people for comment. They have ALL suggested minor changes all of which conflict with each other  Banghead Banghead Banghead

Publication is scheduled for 1.00 p.m. today................. scared2:

A couple of hours, or parts thereof, left for you.

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on July 11, 2016, 10:53:40 AM
The report was sent to various "important" people for comment. They have ALL suggested minor changes all of which conflict with each other  Banghead Banghead Banghead

Publication is scheduled for 1.00 p.m. today................. scared2:
rubschin:  Postible explanation:

One said burn it

One said print it on softer more absorbent easily detached pages

One said could it have the paper plane folding outlines on each page please

One said could the pictures have the colouring numbers in bigger font

Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 11, 2016, 11:05:27 AM
Just sent it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on July 11, 2016, 11:10:35 AM
Just sent it  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

The curse of the spotted just too late error awaits
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 11, 2016, 11:13:26 AM
I found three  redface:

The design team are sending it back to me later for a final check angel1
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 11, 2016, 11:37:03 AM
I found three  redface:

The design team are sending it back to me later for a final cheque angel1

 whistle:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 11, 2016, 11:37:38 AM
I have just been paid  eeek:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 11, 2016, 12:35:55 PM
 Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on July 11, 2016, 12:40:52 PM
Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

Cheque bounced...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 11, 2016, 12:44:36 PM
Last minute interference. It is now with the designers  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 11, 2016, 12:49:27 PM
Last minute interference. It is now with the designers  :thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.culture24.org.uk%2Fasset_arena%2F8%2F00%2F14008%2Fv0_master.jpg&hash=0428da17967f3edd380542fbfdd1d2e17e44a278)
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 11, 2016, 12:49:50 PM
Last minute interference. It is now with the designers  :thumbsup:

That spell check is a real bastard...  whistle:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 13, 2016, 04:20:45 PM
And NOW the Minister responsible has resigned  Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: apc2010 on July 13, 2016, 04:21:49 PM
And NOW the Minister responsible has resigned  Banghead Banghead Banghead

Lend us a fiver ,,gone then...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 13, 2016, 04:25:30 PM
I have been paid but the (excellent  angel1) report will now be buried at taxpayers' expense angel1. (Have you heard of tax?)
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2016, 04:48:04 PM
I have been paid but the (excellent  angel1) report will now be buried at taxpayers' expense angel1. (Have you heard of tax?)


(https://s31.postimg.org/q0etffnl3/brass_tacks.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q0etffnl3/)

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Steve on July 13, 2016, 05:32:00 PM
And NOW the Minister responsible has resigned  Banghead Banghead Banghead
And he was called Nick too  eeek:

Maybe he took one look at your report, thought "what have I done?  There's a split infinitive on page 2 and FFS there are two g's in 'biggest' and there's no f in 'way'.  They'll see 'Nick' on the report and assume it was me.  Best resign"
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 13, 2016, 05:32:57 PM
 cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: apc2010 on July 13, 2016, 06:46:28 PM
And NOW the Minister responsible has resigned  Banghead Banghead Banghead
And he was called Nick too  eeek:

Maybe he took one look at your report, thought "what have I done?  There's a split infinitive on page 2 and FFS there are two g's in 'biggest' and there's no f in 'way'.  They'll see 'Nick' on the report and assume it was me.  Best resign"

 ;D
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 18, 2016, 06:03:17 PM
And now the whole shebang has been moved from BIS to the DfE and the Comms Team are having a dicky fit as the "corporate style and colour palette has to be changed." Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: apc2010 on July 18, 2016, 09:55:33 PM
And now the whole shebang has been moved from BIS to the DfE and the Comms Team are having a dicky fit as the "corporate style and colour palette has to be changed." Banghead Banghead

Has DfE still got a sale on ......... rubschin:  and as for Phillip Green ........ noooo:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2016, 10:39:55 AM
ANd now it appears as "an item for discussion" at a committee meeting next week  Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2016, 10:42:02 AM
ANd now it appears as "an item for discussion" at a committee meeting next week  Banghead Banghead Banghead

I thought they were all on holibobs from tomorrow...?
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2016, 10:43:11 AM
Sadly not noooo:
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Nick on July 26, 2016, 03:08:33 PM
YAY!! Get it published asap angel1
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 26, 2016, 07:06:54 PM
YAY!! Get it published asap angel1

After minor redaction.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.framingthedialogue.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F01%2Fredacted-document.png&hash=9892fae956ca7c92aa506476c545f93d3ee12f4f)
Title: Re: The incredible disappearing report and the paradox of working for the Gubberment
Post by: Barman on July 27, 2016, 06:34:36 AM
YAY!! Get it published asap angel1

After minor redaction.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.framingthedialogue.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F01%2Fredacted-document.png&hash=9892fae956ca7c92aa506476c545f93d3ee12f4f)

happy001