Following on from the discussion below

local accents (in general, not especially Norfolk, but hey) put you at a disadvantage in getting a job.

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Posted By: Inbred Yokel, Mar 23, 12:35:19

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Disagree - especially at the BBC.
Posted By: Arganth, Mar 23, 12:38:12
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A friend has a slight Russian accent which definitely stopped him getting a job once
Posted By: Partial Angler, Mar 23, 12:37:46
Depends. It seems to be a pre-requisite for the police force
Posted By: Steve in Holland, Mar 23, 12:37:12
a bit like having an orange for a head?
Posted By: pants, Mar 23, 12:37:03
even to be a stoker? I say, a stoker - a fella with a shovel and a poker.
Posted By: malkybarkid, Mar 23, 12:36:34
never been for an interview outside Norfolk
Posted By: south, Mar 23, 12:36:30

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