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Old 12-04-2010, 14:38   #1
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MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8615162.stm

This wouldn't have happened had Malcolm not retired.
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Old 12-04-2010, 15:16   #2
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

Russ... I think you misinterpreted this. They aren't sacking poorly skilled IT workers... just general staff that lack appropriate IT skills.

I like your comment RE Malcolm though
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Old 12-04-2010, 16:00   #3
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

Who is Malcolm ?
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Old 12-04-2010, 16:02   #4
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

Malcolm's the fictional head of all things techy at MI5 on Spooks, now retired.
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8615162.stm

This wouldn't have happened had Malcolm not retired.
He could pop in for a few days, every now and then, to consult.
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

I knew that was going to be too subtle Russ
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

I think they have been replaced by KGB as they are cheaper to employ.
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Russ... I think you misinterpreted this. They aren't sacking poorly skilled IT workers... just general staff that lack appropriate IT skills.
the 'PEBCAK's and 'ID 10 T's!!!
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Old 12-04-2010, 18:46   #9
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

Is there any reason in this day and age to be that bad at IT . I would have thought this was a case of sometime ago certain people were told their skills were not upto the job and they were offered\told to improve them didn't and axe is falling.
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Re: MI5 sack poorly skilled IT workers

you do have to wonder if relevent training has been offered to those who now find themselves at risk....
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Is there any reason in this day and age to be that bad at IT . I would have thought this was a case of sometime ago certain people were told their skills were not upto the job and they were offered\told to improve them didn't and axe is falling.
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