I recently placed an online order from a beauty retailer and one from a fashion retailer. Both orders were delayed and the companies handled things totally differently. One company handled it by providing regular email updates on the status of my order, to apologise for their delay and assure me that I'd receive my parcel … Continue reading Order status update
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Black Friday deals
Today was black Friday. It might have been a day where you spent hundreds of pounds or perhaps you bought nothing at all. There are arguments against the day because it encourages excessive consumerism. On the other hand, it can be a great opportunity to take advantage of the sales and buy things you can't … Continue reading Black Friday deals
Becoming obsolete
One of my most memorable scenes from Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory comes quite near to the beginning. Charlie's dad worked in a toothpaste factory screwing lid onto each tube one by one. Then one day he lost his job because the factory he worked in bought a machine that could do his job … Continue reading Becoming obsolete
Falling for a scam
Consumerism is out to get us. Or at least that's how it often feels anyway. I've been noticing emails on my inbox from various retailers with things like last chance, don't miss out, you haven't completed your order (which is super creepy in my opinion). Instead of finding it enticing, I just find it overwhelming, … Continue reading Falling for a scam
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