Prototype of a Person

Dropping the G

I’m starting training tomorrow for my new job in 3 Ireland. Training will be for a few weeks and it’s in the Gresham Hotel, which is very very classy, too classy for the likes of me. It’ll be a nice break; paid training is such a wonderful thing.

I’m really excited about seeing the new shop I’ll be working in, which will apparently feature entertainment bays and “play pods” where customers can try out 3’s 3G network – such as streaming video and music downloads, games too. They’ll have “live handsets” for customers to try out (3G tried this once before, but found that it was too tempting for thieves - I wonder how long it will take before a few are stolen from the 3 store). There will also be a “chill-out area” for shoppers (and the staff, I am assuming!).

To be honest, it’s all sounding rather appealing to the boyish nerdy side of me. There’s nothing I like more, than showing people what technology can actually DO for them and it’s sounding like the 3 stores will be a innovative place to do just that.

Things I’m looking forward to in my new job:

1. Dealing with only one network… and not confusing customers with 3 different sets of mobile network tariffs.
2. Not having to stay on hold for 30 minutes to Eircom.
3. Not having to explain to customers why it will take a month (or two) before they can have broadband.
4. Being able to say “Yes, this is a Three Network shop.” Rather than having to explain that 3G and Three are two separate companies.
5. Not having to continuously tell customers that we don’t sell Irish Broadband.
6. Not having to explain that “Apple Reseller” doesn’t mean that we sell 2^nd hand Apple products.

Things I will miss about 3G:

1. The fun and frolics that is 3G Henry Street – all the crazy folk.
2. Sitting on my ass all day in the Broadband Studio.
3. Playing around with all the cool new Apple and Creative products.
4. The best canteen on the planet – big blue couches, widescreen TV and an Xbox.
5. The balcony that overlooks Henry Street – such a great view at Christmas time.