I got into some trouble in the early seventies. Decimalisation had just been introduced, and older work colleagues were still arguing and puzzling over the new currency. On April 1st I sent a memo to all my staff informing them we were working to the new decimal clock, replacing the old 24 hour clock, as per the new government directive. 24 hours were to be replaced by 10 new hours, with each new hour equalling 2.4 of the old hours. So, the working day would start at 4.00 am new hours, and finish at 8pm new hours, and I listed new lunch hours etc.
It was such an obvious April fool that I was staggered when a deputation entered my office complaining that all staff were up in arms, and said they’d checked all over and no other company was following these silly new EU rules. Later I was invited/commanded to visit the MD’s office to explain myself!
It was such an obvious April fool that I was staggered when a deputation entered my office complaining that all staff were up in arms, and said they’d checked all over and no other company was following these silly new EU rules. Later I was invited/commanded to visit the MD’s office to explain myself!
