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Title:Working for Digital in the UK
Notice:DIGITAL Stock quote: $35 1/8 on 10/01 at 18:04 eastern.
Moderator:WOTVAX::HILTONo.dec.com::hiltong
Created:Fri Sep 11 1992
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1443
Total number of notes:35591

483.0. "Dissatisfaction with changes to car lease scheme" by MALLET::BARKER (Pretty Damn Cosmic) Wed Jun 26 1991 02:34

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483.143409::LESLIEAndy LeslieWed Jun 26 1991 10:2313
483.2ARRODS::CARTERAn anonymous cog...Wed Jun 26 1991 12:0517
483.3RATH::BROOKERath, a green pigWed Jun 26 1991 12:149
483.42-tier payments?MALLET::POGSONMy other hull's a DartWed Jun 26 1991 12:1811
483.5It's not WHAT they're doing, but HOWLARVAE::LEYTONRichardWed Jun 26 1991 12:1915
483.6RATH::BROOKERath, a green pigWed Jun 26 1991 12:273
483.7COMICS::BELLChaos warrior : on the winning sideWed Jun 26 1991 13:1016
483.8CHEFS::BRIGGSRThey use computers don't they?Wed Jun 26 1991 13:3036
483.9What if you want to opt out?RATH::BROOKERath, a green pigWed Jun 26 1991 13:338
483.10Good and bad points about it....TIMMII::RDAVIESI can't tryp for notsWed Jun 26 1991 13:3745
483.11drive the company Jellymould!UKCSSE::KEANEWed Jun 26 1991 14:3420
483.12Is each quote going to be personal ?VOGON::MORGANI'm no hippy, I LIKE violenceWed Jun 26 1991 14:5013
483.13Periods of lease, etc...VOGON::KAPPLERbut I manage ...Wed Jun 26 1991 15:0324
483.14As someone said... "Get Real"VOGON::KAPPLERbut I manage ...Wed Jun 26 1991 15:1328
483.15My 2 cents.BAHTAT::DODDgone to Helen's landWed Jun 26 1991 15:1514
483.16Slight clarification...HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariWed Jun 26 1991 15:2023
483.17CURRNT::CLIFFEIt's only a machine...Wed Jun 26 1991 16:436
483.18"Exotic" cars are involved in far more "accidents".JANUS::BARKERJeremy Barker - T&N/CBN Diag. Eng. - Reading, UKWed Jun 26 1991 16:4822
483.19Stop complaining!BAHTAT::BAHTAT::HILTONHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Wed Jun 26 1991 17:0021
483.20I agree with .19UNTADH::HAZELMillion-to-one chances crop up nine times out of tenWed Jun 26 1991 18:1227
483.21More beans counters at work!BRUMMY::BELLMartin Bell, {watch this space} Birmingham UKWed Jun 26 1991 18:2721
483.22Loose something or everything?BAHTAT::DODDgone to Helen's landWed Jun 26 1991 18:5310
483.24SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingWed Jun 26 1991 19:0518
483.25CHEFS::ARNOLDWed Jun 26 1991 19:2216
483.26Longer the better!ODDONE::BOARDMAN_KAstrology is TaurusWed Jun 26 1991 19:356
483.28 CHEFS::ARNOLDWed Jun 26 1991 19:426
483.29ARRODS::CARTERAn anonymous cog...Wed Jun 26 1991 19:5621
483.30CHEFS::BRIGGSRThey use computers don't they?Wed Jun 26 1991 20:0214
483.31Disgusted of Warrington...WARNUT::RICEAt last the GPX750 is back on the road...Wed Jun 26 1991 20:1121
483.32haves and have-notsSUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingWed Jun 26 1991 20:3211
483.33You have to view the package as a whole....VOGON::KAPPLERbut I manage ...Wed Jun 26 1991 20:3413
483.34get real!TURB0::artWed Jun 26 1991 20:3612
483.35Please can we stop sniping at each other....HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariWed Jun 26 1991 20:5036
483.36What if you don't get the Supplement?IEDUX::jonShe keeps the Moet et Chandon in a pretty cabinet...Wed Jun 26 1991 21:0221
483.37BRUMMY::BELLMartin Bell, {watch this space} Birmingham UKThu Jun 27 1991 12:2417
483.38I can't see 3 years into the futureWARNUT::RICEAt last the GPX750 is back on the road...Thu Jun 27 1991 12:4738
483.39Is it really such a big deal?NEARLY::GOODENOUGHThu Jun 27 1991 13:4011
483.40ESCALATE via your manager .45235::KORMANtgif!!Thu Jun 27 1991 13:5113
483.41One step at a atimeSUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingThu Jun 27 1991 14:208
483.42It's not all bad.BAHTAT::BLYTHEEe bah gum th's trouble at t'millThu Jun 27 1991 14:2920
483.43KERNEL::SHELLEYRRS with the RSThu Jun 27 1991 14:3511
483.44My turnKERNEL::PARRYTrevor ParryThu Jun 27 1991 15:3524
483.45SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingThu Jun 27 1991 16:1441
483.46Real question instead of a whinge ...QUICHE::PITTChief assistant to the Assistant ChiefThu Jun 27 1991 16:3417
483.47BAHTAT::BAHTAT::HILTONHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Thu Jun 27 1991 16:4016
483.48What contract?BRUMMY::BELLMartin Bell, {watch this space} Birmingham UKThu Jun 27 1991 16:4823
483.49Personal Choice and Contracts...KERNEL::RWATSONUK CS Product & Tech GroupThu Jun 27 1991 17:2440
483.50YUPPY::PANESYour mother knits socks in HullThu Jun 27 1991 18:149
483.51I run a Skoda through my companyUNTADH::HAZELMillion-to-one chances crop up nine times out of tenThu Jun 27 1991 18:4319
483.52I am a PERSON not a HUMAN RESOURCE42195::RICEAt last the GPX750 is back on the road...Thu Jun 27 1991 18:5413
483.53"We support Carfleet..it was as big a suprise for us"DUCK::BAKERTwild thing you make my heart singFri Jun 28 1991 01:365
483.54Insurance costs Digital Money !!KERNEL::ADAMSVenusian turned Aquanaut,-833 3790Fri Jun 28 1991 07:1513
483.55what about a no-claims bonus?BRUMMY::BELLMartin Bell, {watch this space} Birmingham UKFri Jun 28 1991 13:137
483.56I don't think my terms and conditions of employment have changed!QUICHE::PITTChief assistant to the Assistant ChiefFri Jun 28 1991 13:3014
483.57BURYST::edmundsJoking apartFri Jun 28 1991 14:0210
483.58I'm going to change my rubber soonUBOHUB::BOARDMAN_KAstrology is TaurusFri Jun 28 1991 14:3016
483.59SIEVAX::JAMIEBatteries not included!Fri Jun 28 1991 15:054
483.60Expense mileage ratesHAMPS::MADELEY_TI'm just F.I.N.E.Mon Jul 01 1991 14:3012
483.61SIEVAX::JAMIEBatteries not included!Mon Jul 01 1991 14:317
483.62Totally take out the insurance aspectVOGON::MORGANI'm no hippy, I LIKE violenceMon Jul 01 1991 14:4017
483.63KERNEL::SHELLEYRRS with the RSMon Jul 01 1991 15:237
483.64JANUS::BARKERJeremy Barker - T&N/CBN Diag. Eng. - Reading, UKMon Jul 01 1991 16:447
483.65Been there, done it...TIMMII::RDAVIESI can't tryp for notsMon Jul 01 1991 16:518
483.66who pays? SQGUK::LEVYThe BloodhoundMon Jul 01 1991 17:0011
483.67SBPUS4::MARKThe Fox's apartmentMon Jul 01 1991 17:5110
483.68SYSTEM::COCKBURNCraig CockburnMon Jul 01 1991 17:5926
483.69?YUPPY::PANESer well... what next?Mon Jul 01 1991 18:1310
483.70NEARLY::GOODENOUGHMon Jul 01 1991 18:221
483.71And why not ??..VOGON::MORGANI'm no hippy, I LIKE violenceMon Jul 01 1991 19:206
483.72SBPUS4::MARKThe Fox's apartmentMon Jul 01 1991 19:263
483.73How would you cope if you lost your sight?CHEFS::BFITZGERALDBarryMon Jul 01 1991 20:163
483.74Bad for the imageASICS::EDMUNDSJoking apartMon Jul 01 1991 20:379
483.75Really?NEARLY::GOODENOUGHTue Jul 02 1991 12:194
483.76I'd be first in line...VOGON::MORGANI'm no hippy, I LIKE violenceTue Jul 02 1991 13:5017
483.77Fixed charge in lease?AYOV27::ISMITHOff to Severance CityTue Jul 02 1991 14:308
483.78KERNEL::SHELLEYRRS with the RSTue Jul 02 1991 14:3224
483.79SHIPS::ORCHARD_TNeither cheap nor cheerfulTue Jul 02 1991 14:324
483.80Gimme the facts man!BRUMMY::BELLMartin Bell, {watch this space} Birmingham UKTue Jul 02 1991 14:3820
483.81SYSTEM::COCKBURNCraig CockburnTue Jul 02 1991 14:5922
483.82my 2pTIMMII::RDAVIESI can't tryp for notsTue Jul 02 1991 15:3634
483.83NEARLY::GOODENOUGHTue Jul 02 1991 16:1314
483.84What happens to no claims bonus after X years ?YUPPY::RAVENTue Jul 02 1991 16:298
483.85As at Jan 91JOCKEY::GLEDHILLSNo Brakes, No SteeringTue Jul 02 1991 16:436
483.86UKCSSE::LMCDONALDTue Jul 02 1991 16:4425
483.87KERNEL::SCOTTyou can trust a teddy bearTue Jul 02 1991 16:567
483.88...notes collision...ASICS::EDMUNDSJoking apartTue Jul 02 1991 16:586
483.89Well done .86WARNUT::RICEAt last the GPX750 is back on the road...Tue Jul 02 1991 17:048
483.90Nicely put in .86BRUMMY::BELLMartin Bell, {watch this space} Birmingham UKTue Jul 02 1991 17:195
483.91Opening the info. channelODDONE::BOARDMAN_KAstrology is TaurusTue Jul 02 1991 19:1736
483.92IOSG::HUNTDFaster than the speed of soundTue Jul 02 1991 20:147
483.93see vtxCHEST::BARKERI've got those Simplification blues....Wed Jul 03 1991 11:185
483.94As good as uselessSTRIKR::LINDLEYStrewth mate.....Wed Jul 03 1991 13:3918
483.95ODDONE::FIDDLER_MWed Jul 03 1991 13:516
483.96Its what I was told...STRIKR::LINDLEYStrewth mate.....Wed Jul 03 1991 14:017
483.97KERNEL::SHELLEYRRS with the RSWed Jul 03 1991 14:166
483.98Why me ??STRIKR::LINDLEYStrewth mate.....Wed Jul 03 1991 15:066
483.99Insurance claim ?CMOTEC::AUSTINWed Jul 03 1991 15:515
483.100BURYST::edmundsJoking apartWed Jul 03 1991 16:515
483.101IEDUX::jonAs much imagination as a caravan siteWed Jul 03 1991 17:3415
483.102QUICHE::PITTChief assistant to the Assistant ChiefWed Jul 03 1991 17:458
483.103Simulation must LOOK like the real thingCHEFS::ARNOLDWed Jul 03 1991 19:3819
483.104ARRODS::CARTERAn anonymous cog...Thu Jul 04 1991 14:0727
483.105Kudos where dueASICS::EDMUNDSJoking apartThu Jul 04 1991 15:189
483.106Me too!IEDUX::jonAs much imagination as a caravan siteThu Jul 04 1991 21:173
483.107Where the savings areTIMMII::RDAVIESI can't tryp for notsFri Jul 05 1991 12:2725
483.108ARRODS::CARTERAn anonymous cog...Fri Jul 05 1991 13:4723
483.109ASICS::LESLIEReal programmers don't panicFri Jul 05 1991 14:421
483.110NEARLY::GOODENOUGHFri Jul 05 1991 17:469
483.111SIEVAX::JAMIEBatteries not included!Fri Jul 05 1991 17:5119
483.112As one door opens..AYOV27::ISMITHOff to Severance CityFri Jul 05 1991 18:0312
483.113Definitely NOT pool carsTIMMII::RDAVIESAn amateur expertFri Jul 05 1991 19:097
483.114Why are the new leases so expensive?CURRNT::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariMon Jul 08 1991 11:5015
483.115Wher do you get the infoTIMMII::RDAVIESAn amateur expertMon Jul 08 1991 15:504
483.116Nope...HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariMon Jul 08 1991 16:225
483.117Wait a minute ...QUICHE::PITTChief assistant to the Assistant ChiefMon Jul 08 1991 16:4212
483.118KERNEL::SHELLEYRMon Jul 08 1991 18:3410
483.119But the discounts have been around for a long time...HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariMon Jul 08 1991 18:4317
483.120New ok, replace not okTIMMII::RDAVIESAn amateur expertTue Jul 09 1991 12:359
483.121SBPUS4::MARKThe Fox's apartmentTue Jul 09 1991 12:5012
483.122PUGH::FRENCHSSemper in excernereTue Jul 09 1991 13:078
483.123You WHAT...........ODDONE::PAYNE_RTue Jul 09 1991 13:4015
483.124KERNEL::SHELLEYRTue Jul 09 1991 13:418
483.125An easy (?) solution ?SHIPS::ORCHARD_TNeither cheap nor cheerfulTue Jul 09 1991 13:4317
483.127Non-Supplement HoldersIEDUX::jonTue Jul 09 1991 15:0716
483.128Don't call me Surely.KERNEL::SHELLEYRTue Jul 09 1991 15:167
483.129VANGA::KERRELLDave Kerrell @RDL 899-5279Tue Jul 09 1991 15:435
483.130No cost reductionIEDUX::jonWot, no p/n?Tue Jul 09 1991 18:2923
483.131SBPUS4::MARKThe Fox's apartmentTue Jul 09 1991 18:417
483.132TIMMII::RDAVIESAn amateur expertTue Jul 09 1991 20:4514
483.133Pass me the violin!UKCSSE::KEANEWed Jul 10 1991 11:4519
483.134SHIPS::ALFORD_Jan elephant is a mouse with an oper. sys.Wed Jul 10 1991 12:255
483.135There's always one...WARNUT::RICEAt last the GPX750 is back on the road...Wed Jul 10 1991 12:3615
483.136CHEFS::NEWBURYCWendy the NoviceWed Jul 10 1991 13:1020
483.137JANUS::BARKERJeremy Barker - T&N/CBN Diag. Eng. - Reading, UKWed Jul 10 1991 14:0824
483.138CSSGY2::WATKINSreally Keith EdmundsWed Jul 10 1991 14:455
483.139Would it have happened in a union shop?CERRIN::PHILPOTTCol I F 'Tsingtao Dhum' PhilpottWed Jul 10 1991 14:4844
483.140Well said that man...WARNUT::RICEAt last the GPX750 is back on the road...Wed Jul 10 1991 15:0915
483.141just my 2p worth...SHIPS::ALFORD_Jan elephant is a mouse with an oper. sys.Wed Jul 10 1991 15:5620
483.142My tuppenceTIMMII::RDAVIESAn amateur expertWed Jul 10 1991 16:1845
483.143SHIPS::ALFORD_Jan elephant is a mouse with an oper. sys.Wed Jul 10 1991 16:5125
483.144Company cars should be consigned to historyJANUS::BARKERJeremy Barker - T&N/CBN Diag. Eng. - Reading, UKWed Jul 10 1991 18:0434
483.145CHEFS::NEWBURYCWendy Boards : Novice diver and DGUWed Jul 10 1991 18:5516
483.146BONKA::FINNIEThu Jul 11 1991 13:0514
483.147CHEFS::NEWBURYCWendy Boards : Novice diver & DGUThu Jul 11 1991 13:2817
483.148You still get to drive your car!BAHTAT::BAHTAT::HILTONHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Thu Jul 11 1991 16:3110
483.149SBPUS4::MARKreally Mark WatkinsThu Jul 11 1991 16:346
483.150Not like with likeCHEFS::OSBORNECThu Jul 11 1991 16:359
483.151NEARLY::GOODENOUGHThu Jul 11 1991 16:409
483.152Personal interest v. "the right thing" ?COMICS::BELLChaos warrior : on the winning sideThu Jul 11 1991 17:0141
483.153ARRODS::WHITEHEADJPink silk and coffee laceThu Jul 11 1991 17:2014
483.154Which agreement ? Whose agreement ?CHEFS::ARNOLDThu Jul 11 1991 17:2111
483.155Maybe it's "traditional"HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariThu Jul 11 1991 17:3023
483.156SBPUS4::MARKreally Mark WatkinsThu Jul 11 1991 17:304
483.157This note is oddAYOV27::ISMITHOff to Severance CityThu Jul 11 1991 17:4324
483.158Mentioning the unmentionable!VANGA::KERRELLDave Kerrell @RDL 899-5279Thu Jul 11 1991 17:5113
483.159Put it in perspective BONKA::FINNIEThu Jul 11 1991 18:4825
483.160VANGA::KERRELLDave Kerrell @RDL 899-5279Thu Jul 11 1991 20:3912
483.161Wot about the car????BONKA::FINNIEFri Jul 12 1991 12:0014
483.162CHEFS::NEWBURYCWendy Boards : Novice diver & DGUFri Jul 12 1991 12:0714
483.163Hmmm, different messages again?HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariFri Jul 12 1991 12:1812
483.164Maybe you're lucky rather than mistaken ?COMICS::BELLChaos warrior : on the winning sideFri Jul 12 1991 13:5012
483.165JANUS::BARKERJeremy Barker - T&N/CBN Diag. Eng. - Reading, UKFri Jul 12 1991 14:345
483.166My agreement!UKCSSE::RDAVIESI can't tryp for notsFri Jul 12 1991 16:2467
483.167Talk to your managerMARVIN::COBBGraham R. Cobb (Wide Area Comms.), REO2-G/H9, 830-3917Fri Jul 12 1991 20:5528
483.168And don't forget your lease card expires...HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariTue Jul 16 1991 18:0817
483.169Maybe you gat a new CARD, not new CAR ;-)SIEVAX::CORNESometimes you get the Elevator, sometimes the ShaftTue Jul 16 1991 18:1911
483.170What about tax disc?HEWIE::RUSSELLHari Krishna, Hari Ramsden, Hari HariTue Jul 16 1991 19:105
483.171Re: .170KERNEL::SHELLEYRTue Jul 16 1991 19:2913
483.172Don't panicMODNAT::GRAYChrisWed Jul 17 1991 00:5210
483.173SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingFri Jul 19 1991 15:4918
483.174SHIPS::ALFORD_Jan elephant is a mouse with an oper. sys.Fri Jul 19 1991 16:137
483.175SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingFri Jul 19 1991 17:3623
483.176Hope for high mileage users with existing leaseMALLET::BARKERPretty Damn CosmicFri Jul 19 1991 18:3621
483.177Quotations accepted againMALLET::BARKERPretty Damn CosmicMon Aug 05 1991 18:0522
483.178SBPUS4::MARKStop that foxMon Aug 05 1991 18:3810
483.179Just a thoughtVOGON::MORGANJ.F.D.I.Mon Aug 05 1991 19:0434
483.180A 16V Lada, please WARNUT::SMITHCone careful owner, low mileage !!Mon Aug 05 1991 19:2723
483.181IEDUX::jonMon Aug 05 1991 20:3039
483.182Agree with much of .179AYOV27::ISMITHGoing on the 9th of AugustTue Aug 06 1991 14:1326
483.183not dead yetRATH::BROOKERath, a green pigTue Aug 06 1991 14:158
483.184Company Car - it's good news !!WARNUT::SMITHCone careful owner, low mileage !!Tue Aug 06 1991 16:4353
483.185My figure isn't as attractiveAYOV27::ISMITHGoing on the 9th of AugustTue Aug 06 1991 17:0719
483.186I got it wrong...again !WARNUT::SMITHCone careful owner, low mileage !!Tue Aug 06 1991 17:4117
483.187It's easy...OSI::HARPERJohn Harper, DTN 830 3647Tue Aug 06 1991 19:5426
483.188SHIPS::ALFORD_Jan elephant is a mouse with an oper. sys.Wed Aug 07 1991 12:227
483.1892,500 + lotsWARNUT::SMITHCone careful owner, low mileage !!Wed Aug 07 1991 13:091
483.190Hey come on ... Tax is not THAT bad ...QUICHE::PITTChief assistant to the Assistant ChiefWed Aug 07 1991 16:305
483.191NEARLY::GOODENOUGHWed Aug 07 1991 16:476
483.192Car Fleet VTXODDONE::CURRIE_IWed Aug 07 1991 19:5029
483.193SHIPS::ALFORD_Jan elephant is a mouse with an oper. sys.Wed Aug 07 1991 20:4414
483.194choice = careVOGON::MORGANJ.F.D.I.Thu Aug 08 1991 00:0335
483.195MOVIES::EDMUNDSstrange magicThu Aug 08 1991 12:158
483.196Give me 50,100,200 pounds!WARNUT::BIDDULPHMThu Aug 08 1991 15:266
483.197Reply to myself...UBOHUB::CURRIE_IFri Aug 09 1991 15:046
483.198Tax paid:QUICHE::PITTChief assistant to the Assistant ChiefFri Aug 09 1991 15:5533
483.199NEARLY::GOODENOUGHFri Aug 09 1991 16:345
483.201HOW MUCH !!WARNUT::SMITHCone careful owner, low mileage !!Fri Aug 09 1991 17:316
483.202Depends on the no: of miles you doMETSYS::DBATESHo humFri Aug 09 1991 18:064
483.203SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingFri Aug 09 1991 18:1014
483.204It is, unless you do less than 2500 business miles paSEDDFS::KORMANtgif!!Fri Aug 09 1991 18:1110
483.205NEARLY::GOODENOUGHFri Aug 09 1991 18:424
483.206SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingFri Aug 09 1991 19:5920
483.207QUICHE::PITTChief assistant to the Assistant ChiefMon Aug 12 1991 12:0024
483.208Oh to be wrong.BAHTAT::DODDgone to Helen's landTue Aug 13 1991 11:226
483.209VOGON::KAPPLERbut I manage ...Tue Aug 13 1991 11:5710
483.210I could go on grovelling for days.BAHTAT::DODDgone to Helen's landTue Aug 13 1991 12:547
483.212SBPUS4::MARKStop that foxTue Aug 13 1991 14:296
483.213>>>smirk<<<NEARLY::GOODENOUGHTue Aug 13 1991 15:173
483.214Glad my insurance is paid...SUBURB::DELANYSFri Aug 16 1991 12:2367
483.215It's still a good deal...COMICS::SCOBLECantankerous. Me!Fri Aug 16 1991 13:296
483.216VANGA::KERRELLDave Kerrell @RDL 899-5279Fri Aug 16 1991 14:256
483.217COMICS::SCOBLECantankerous. Me!Fri Aug 16 1991 14:429
483.218...and hpCHEST::BARKERHappiness is a BCCI overdraftMon Aug 19 1991 11:146