I lived without heating in my flat for FOUR YEARS because my storage heater wouldn't work. It just wouldn't heat up.

I checked fuses, breakers, I had sparkies out to check the electrical connections on the wall leading to the heater. No-one could see an issue.

I Googled the model number on a whim one evening and was led to a page that described a thermal cut-out switch, inside the heater itself, that was the size of one of those "DIP" switches you used to find on circuitboards.

All I had to do was press that switch in.

Don't worry, people have done things more stupid than that.
I'm struggling to think of any at the moment, but i'm sure someone will think of something...


...anyone?

Yay!

My big telly is fixed! It had been sat around for a year or something not working.

Turns out there's a second on switch on the back.

Got a date for completion on our new house... November 28th. So glad we'll be in by Christmas, I can't wait

Got a date for completion on our new house... November 28th. So glad we'll be in by Christmas, I can't wait

Seen by Diabetic Consultant today, my bloods are spot on. Been like this for over a year, I don't have to see him again...

Foo Fighters only exists as a band because Grohl wanted to go touring. He played all the instruments and sang all the lyrics on the first album himself (except for some of the guitar on X-Static). FACT!

Nice try. I won't get fooled again.

Number 2 son has managed to get us Foo Fighters tickets in the pre-sale this morning!

Ah, knew there was something I was meant to do this morning.

Foo Fighters only exists as a band because Grohl wanted to go touring. He played all the instruments and sang all the lyrics on the first album himself (except for some of the guitar on X-Static). FACT!

They go on general sale on Friday.

Foo Fighters only exists as a band because Grohl wanted to go touring. He played all the instruments and sang all the lyrics on the first album himself (except for some of the guitar on X-Static). FACT!

Pretty sure he did most of the second as well.

He did the vocals and guitars but he also did the drums on all but two tracks. Pat Smear and Nate Mendal were with him for the rest at this point.

Results are back from my pat smear and I'm all clear.

No it's true.

Fuck, I'm old.

Foo Fighters only exists as a band because Grohl wanted to go touring. He played all the instruments and sang all the lyrics on the first album himself (except for some of the guitar on X-Static). FACT!

And then when he formed a band to tour with, he gave them the same royalties as if they'd recorded the album.

I've been offered a promotion at work. Lots more responsibility and potential stress for a bit of a pay rise, and maybe an office to myself.

He seems a very nice guy. Shame they haven't recorded a decent album in 17 years.

Added responsibility will only give you added stress if you choose to let it. The best way to deal with it is to stop giving a shit.

I'm serious. My career skyrocketed when I stopped caring about work. Sure, I care about the people I work with, I try and help them and do the best I can in the situation i'm in, but I don't actually care about the work or the pressure people may try and put on me. It's only work, it doesn't matter. That report didn't get done? Who gives a shit. This manager is giving you a hard time as he can't get the answer he wants, even though it is impossible? Shrug your shoulders and walk away, let him get himself worked up about it.
You'll soon get a reputation for being calm, unflappable and a safe pair of hands to put stuff into, people will trust you a lot more than if you get into a flap and let things get to you.

Obviously this approach only works if you do a job that isn't that important I wouldn't recommend it for Doctors, teachers, etc...