Another British Gas rant

**The Lone Gunman** · 14 October 2008, 13:47

Write back and tell them you have found an alternative who is cheaper and works at your convenience. That is if you can find one.

**BrilloPad** · 14 October 2008, 13:48

Originally posted by chicane View Post

Why oh why can British Gas (and they're far from being the only culprits) not get their head around the fact that some people actually work in this godforsaken country, and are therefore out of the house during normal working hours from Monday to Friday?

I love the way they phone up to arrange an annual boiler service, wanting to confirm that "Thursday between 1pm and 5pm would be OK for you?". I mean, I know there's a record number of work-dodgers in the country, but the concept of people not being able to answer the door from 8am to 6pm can't be that alien to them?

But do not fear, because for an additional £3/month, I can have the "Flexible Time" contract that allows 5pm-8pm evening visits along with weekends. Lucky me.

If you "worked" for British Gas you would probably want a bit of free time in your evening.

As the gf is home all day I have no worries.

**sasguru** · 14 October 2008, 13:50

Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

As the gf is home all day I have no worries.

Yes she was when I, erm, visited earlier today.

**Advocate** · 14 October 2008, 13:51

Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

If you "worked" for British Gas you would probably want a bit of free time in your evening.

As the gf is home all day I have no worries.

But isn't this a service industry? (at least the home visiting parts). Surely in the same way we don't expect restaurants, hotels and pubs to only open between 9pm-5pm we shouldn't expect British Gas to shut shop at 5pm or 6pm?

**chicane** · 14 October 2008, 13:55

Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Yes she was when I, erm, visited earlier today.

Were you there to "service the boiler"?

**BrilloPad** · 14 October 2008, 14:02

Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Yes she was when I, erm, visited earlier today.

I hope you waited patiently in line?

And I hope she charged you double......

**BrilloPad** · 14 October 2008, 14:04

Originally posted by Advocate View Post

But isn't this a service industry? (at least the home visiting parts). Surely in the same way we don't expect restaurants, hotels and pubs to only open between 9pm-5pm we shouldn't expect British Gas to shut shop at 5pm or 6pm?

I think sasguru sees it as a service!

There are alot of guys who are handy - can do electrics etcetc - but very few touch gas. Its just too risky.

Seems to be money for old rope. Maybe I should retrain as a gasman?

**daviejones** · 14 October 2008, 14:20

Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Yes she was when I, erm, visited earlier today.

I wondered who was there before me...

**Peoplesoft bloke** · 14 October 2008, 14:22

Originally posted by chicane View Post

Why oh why can British Gas (and they're far from being the only culprits) not get their head around the fact that some people actually work in this godforsaken country, and are therefore out of the house during normal working hours from Monday to Friday?

I love the way they phone up to arrange an annual boiler service, wanting to confirm that "Thursday between 1pm and 5pm would be OK for you?". I mean, I know there's a record number of work-dodgers in the country, but the concept of people not being able to answer the door from 8am to 6pm can't be that alien to them?

But do not fear, because for an additional £3/month, I can have the "Flexible Time" contract that allows 5pm-8pm evening visits along with weekends. Lucky me.

100% agree - lost count of the number of times I've those stupid "we need to change your meter" cards, too.I even had one on a brand new house I'd just moved into once. I ignore them now, having made the mistake of telephoning once.

BG, Local Authorities and a range of others have no idea at all that anyone might leave their house and go to work or to get supplies occasionally.

Another British Gas rant