Pipex

[lukemg]

Anyone worked for them, any horror stories/recommendations ? Made a terrible error going to work for the Caudwell group, don't want to make another.

[kramer]

hahah caudwell.... you obviously weren't posting on here at the time.

[lukemg]

I am comforted by the fact that nowhere I ever work will be as bad as that, gives me a useful comparison when the permies are calling their incredibly cushy offices sh1tholes.

[milanbenes]

what's it like there what's so bad ?

didn't he ban email ?

Milan.

[chicane]

I know several people who work for Pipex. As with many companies, it depends on the specific site you're working on. Much of Pipex consists of companies that they've purchased in recent times and the professionalism/working culture varies considerably nationwide as a result.

[OwlHoot]

hahah caudwell.... you obviously weren't posting on here at the time.

I was at 20:20 Logistics for a couple of months back in 2000, before they moved.

It seemed OK then, but I've since heard horror stories about working at Caudwell group companies.

[lukemg]

Thanks Chicane, that's what I am worried about, can't be doing with working in the wild west anymore, fire-fighting, need some stability like only a big mature rich corporate can afford to generate.
Milan - Coldwell sites vary but the one I was at - truly appalling office (old 'converted' warehouse) crammed in lines of small desks like battery hens, people sacked at a moments notice, leaving speeches (multiple in a 60 person team) every Friday, people being screamed at in the middle of the office, climate of fear and blame - And that was all on a good day !
So why did you go there I hear you shout ? I didn't know what it was going to be like, it was a good stepping stone job title wise and paid more money than the previous place.
Strangely - most of the people were ok and you never ever got bored because you had no idea what was going to happen each day - but you could be sure something would !

[Captain Dispensable]

Almost got a permie job at the Caudwell group about 4 years ago. I owe them lots as they made me snap out of it and put me off permiedom (hopefully) for life.

Just got to make sure I come up with a decent plan B to fund my old age when I finally get bored or incapable of contracting. The idea of having one or more cash generating websites that I can keep my eye on from anywhere, such as a nice sunny villa abroad, is my current ideal scenario. Still not sure what type of websites though, apart from the obvious porn ones

[milanbenes]

luke,

wow, sounds a bit too lively for me

Captain,

don't we all

Milan.