Nic’s blog
I write about building businesses, failing and building a life, not a legacy.
Eskom saved me R40 000 yesterday
Believe it. It's true.I received a call on dodgy line yesterday at work. From an agency handling some paraphernalia production for me. I thought I heard 500 in total. What I had agreed to was 500 per promotion. This would have worked out to a whopping total of R40 000.That is well, well, well over what I had budgeted for and well over what we could afford ever.An hour later I frantically realised the error of my decision. Running around the office back to my desk, sliding in to my chair I made the call to the agency.The lady on the other side of the call sounded slightly flustered by a bit happy that I had caught her in time.What had happened? Eskom had magically saved me R40 000. The power went out two minutes before I called to change the order and the agency was unable to send of the order via email.For the first time ever I have to say: Thanks Eskom.
Telkom VS Eskom
If my Telkom ADSL isn't down then my Eskom electricity (as if there is another option) is off. Today I have had trouble with both. The joy.First my ADSL wouldn't work, issues with Mac settings and wireless router. Solved that problem. Then as I get down to business with Digspot the electricity cuts out. Thanks Eskom. One forgets that it takes electricity to power a modem and wireless router. What to do? Simple, go to MacDonalds on Rivonia Rd and order some shitty food that makes you feel like crap so that you can use their wireless.. so here I sit.
