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Out of the question - Inspector of gadgets. Phillip Coombes, managing director of Fibre Technologies, once dreamt of opening up a gadget shop that sold train sets. But he ended up stopping off at station IT instead.(Interview)

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Computer Reseller News: What was your first job?

Phillip Coombes: I was a part-time junior fishmonger.

How much did it pay and was that fair?

PC: Two kippers and [pounds sterling]5.50 for two days' work.

Why did you leave?

PC: I couldn't stand the smell!

Who's the worst boss you've ever had?

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