That Nationwide advert
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I just liked the way this was written:
'You know that Nationwide bank advert with the tubby bloke who works for some hideous, blood-sucking financial institution that’s out to rip off its customers at every twist? We like him a lot for two reasons. Firstly he’s fat and jolly which is a winning combination in any situation that requires a lightening of the mood. Secondly he tells the truth, straight up, no bull. He works for a nasty old corporate money-making behemoth and no doubt earns a crummy salary while his company squirrels away millions of pounds of other people’s money every day. He doesn’t get bitter about it though. He knows he can’t beat the machine, but he won’t let it beat him. He stays chipper and maintains his own integrity by telling customers exactly what’s what, thus enabling them to make a fully informed decision as to whether they wish to patronize his company with their custom.
Naturally they invariably decide against it, like the woman who can barely contain her contempt when our girth-blessed friend explains the need for free-flowing champers at the shareholders’ meeting. So off she toddles round the corner to Nationwide, another vast cash farm that apparently has your best interests at heart but doesn’t have anyone nearly as honest on the front desk to talk you through the many ways they can potentially make money off you.'
http://www.mutualpoints.com/blog/index.php/2008/05...
'You know that Nationwide bank advert with the tubby bloke who works for some hideous, blood-sucking financial institution that’s out to rip off its customers at every twist? We like him a lot for two reasons. Firstly he’s fat and jolly which is a winning combination in any situation that requires a lightening of the mood. Secondly he tells the truth, straight up, no bull. He works for a nasty old corporate money-making behemoth and no doubt earns a crummy salary while his company squirrels away millions of pounds of other people’s money every day. He doesn’t get bitter about it though. He knows he can’t beat the machine, but he won’t let it beat him. He stays chipper and maintains his own integrity by telling customers exactly what’s what, thus enabling them to make a fully informed decision as to whether they wish to patronize his company with their custom.
Naturally they invariably decide against it, like the woman who can barely contain her contempt when our girth-blessed friend explains the need for free-flowing champers at the shareholders’ meeting. So off she toddles round the corner to Nationwide, another vast cash farm that apparently has your best interests at heart but doesn’t have anyone nearly as honest on the front desk to talk you through the many ways they can potentially make money off you.'
http://www.mutualpoints.com/blog/index.php/2008/05...
I am the Chairman of a charity and Nationwide told us in June that we needed to close our current account down by 19 September or they would freeze the account.
Apparently, they are throwing as many of their charities out as they can't make enough money from them.
We are now with Nat West.
I like that flat bloke. I wish there were more like him in the banking industry.
Apparently, they are throwing as many of their charities out as they can't make enough money from them.
We are now with Nat West.
I like that flat bloke. I wish there were more like him in the banking industry.
Eric Mc said:
I am the Chairman of a charity and Nationwide told us in June that we needed to close our current account down by 19 September or they would freeze the account.
Apparently, they are throwing as many of their charities out as they can't make enough money from them.
Not sure how you could have had a current account for a charity with Nationwide anyway?! Their FlexAccount is only for individuals and Treasurer's Trust (which i'm a signatory on) is simply a savings account.Apparently, they are throwing as many of their charities out as they can't make enough money from them.
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