It's 8:30 at night here, my cell phone just rang showing a number from a city approximately 450 miles north of my home (so it's still in the same time zone that I'm in). Alth... moreIt's 8:30 at night here, my cell phone just rang showing a number from a city approximately 450 miles north of my home (so it's still in the same time zone that I'm in). Although it's extremely rare for me to receive a work-related call when I'm at home in the evenings, it's not entirely out of the question that someone in one of our distant offices was the caller. Also, many of our employees have transferred from other cities/states, and have not changed their cell phone numbers, another possibility that it was work-related. Either way, instead of ignoring the unknown number, I answered it. Here's what transpired:Me: Hello?He: Hello, I'm calling from Company, how are you?Me: I'm sorry, but I didn't hear what you said the name of your company is. He: Well, the reason for my call is that we'd like to offer you a . . .Me: Excuse me, but what did you say is the name of your company is?He: We have a special promotion going on right now . . .Me: Can you hear me at all?He: . . . that I'd like to tell you about ... less
Years ago I worked for a company that had government contracts. For a VERY BRIEF period of a few months I had a TOP SECRET clearance and it made me nervous as he **. I was re... moreYears ago I worked for a company that had government contracts. For a VERY BRIEF period of a few months I had a TOP SECRET clearance and it made me nervous as he **. I was relieved when that contract was up. My best friend at the time had a very high clearance at JPL in Pasadena. I don't know if it was Q or whatever the highest one was but all her friends and family were interviewed for months before she received the clearance. They did extensive background checks of everything. After that our conversations NEVER included anything about her work. I was very proud of her but afraid for her too. Of course her clearance could not be discussed. That would make her a target of someone for something nefarious. It changed our friendship. Ever experience anything like that? less
inspired by this question http://answermug.com/forums/topic/25031/is-being-a-secret-shopper-shameful-employmentMy half brother started up his own internet business once. ... moreinspired by this question http://answermug.com/forums/topic/25031/is-being-a-secret-shopper-shameful-employmentMy half brother started up his own internet business once. In his case internet business was a euphemism for being a spammer. My parents were ashamed to tell people what he really did for a living.
Is the way things are used "in the field" different from how they are tested in-house? If QC is done thoroughly and properly why do some products fail so badly, even dangerously, w... moreIs the way things are used "in the field" different from how they are tested in-house? If QC is done thoroughly and properly why do some products fail so badly, even dangerously, when used by the public? What's missing from those tests?
