We've been visiting the same dentist since forever. A private dentist, mind, so goodness knows how many pounds have been extracted from our purse in the name of whiter teeth over the years. The Onswitch dental routine features regular teeth whitening, using a product that we...
Recently, for five hours, we had no money at all. This was just a little scary, especially given that the Onswitch wage run was about to start rolling. Somehow we had managed to fluff the access procedure for our corporate online banking account, confusing the system so...
The last few weeks have been pretty manic at Onswitch HQ, in every sense. It's quite common for mealtimes to get missed in a normal working day, never mind when we're all extra-busy and juggling the responsibilities of our many roles colliding - as parents,...
We're not necessarily a fan of accepted truths here at Onswitch (everything's up to be challenged!). But our recent experiences at two very different hotels have re-confirmed one for sure - the criticality of the first impression, and the fact that you don't get a...
Car tyres - not the most exciting things to spend a couple of hundred pounds on, but quite important as routine expenditure goes. Even more important than haircuts apparently. So when the Onswitch car passed its recent MOT with an urgent advisory comment to replace the...
Onswitch spend a fair amount of time on the road, and so we're very accustomed to hearing the dulcet tones of the radio Traffic Information teams. So when, in the last week, we were twice advised about major hold-ups on the motorway ahead, we let...
Dental surgeries - nobody's favourite place. Except maybe dentists' accountants. Still, a necessary visit twice a year for teenage son and the purse-holder. So we turn up for our six-monthly check up and are relieved and maybe even just a little bit smug to be told that...
Buckinghamshire today, and a stop in the most fabulous teashop in and amongst the work stuff. Well, what's a girl to do? Unfamiliar surroundings, but no desire for a corporate coffee today. Strolling along the High Street we spot the usual suspects proffering caffeine and fancy...
Another day, another county. Us Onswitch-ers spend a fair bit of time on the road, which brings us into regular contact with the complimentary toiletries and buffet breakfasts of Europe. Last week we decided to shun our reliable favourite, Premier Inn, in favour of a 4...