A view from the bottom
11 Apr 2013 | by Alexandra Shetcliffe
Wow! Never thought this redhead would be typing this. A "typical" week is jam-packed with briefings, client meetings, researching, drinks and, of course, the usual office banter.
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My weeks are unfortunately measured not in hours and days, but in mileage and time zones, so I always try to plan my travelling well in advance - an effort that usually ends up proving that truism: "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."
Wow! Never thought this redhead would be typing this. A "typical" week is jam-packed with briefings, client meetings, researching, drinks and, of course, the usual office banter.
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