It's all coming back now . . .

[Billythekid]

Hello Ladies and Gents,

Apologies it has been a while since I last used the forums (changed career twice, and had a new member to the family).

I have returned to the domestic sector, and I must say, things have not improved:-

 

[Octopus]

Nice... but it does create work..

 

[The Ghost]

Snap! I love sorting out that kind of mess it is satisfying creating order out of chaos. Transforming Britain a house at a time!

 

[Billythekid]

Yeah I particularly enjoyed the exposed switch for the outside light, and the Main earthing conductor being adjacent to the connection rather than in it.

 

[Billythekid]

So I thought it is an old install maybe the skilled tradesmen have moved over to the new build works:-

 

[Billythekid]

Still, as Murdoch pointed out, if all was good with the world - we'd be surplus to requirements .

 

[Specialist]

Bet you wondered why you bothered coming back when you saw that .

 

[Billythekid]

Bet you wondered why you bothered coming back when you saw that .

Yeah, I do question myself and my career choice at times - I think we all do. But I have to admit it is satisfying turning things like this into something neater and safer.

Sometimes it's easy to only see the negatives, but there are some great people out there who make it a little more palatable.

 

[Specialist]

Yeah the majority of punters are pretty good. Especially the neat as a pin, little old ladies that hand you a cuppa & slice of cake as you walk in the door

 

[Billythekid]

Oh yes, when I was an apprentice we worked in a village full of absolute diamonds. I've never been so spoilt in all my days. Tea, milky coffee, homemade cakes, biscuits, sandwiches - amazed we got anything done tbh.

 

[SparkyChick]

Hello Ladies and Gents,

Apologies it has been a while since I last used the forums (changed career twice, and had a new member to the family).

I have returned to the domestic sector, and I must say, things have not improved:-

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That's truly bad.

Hope the DNO engineer gave you the cut-out fuse for safe keeping

As for punters looking after us, thus far mine have been absolutely stellar. But I have wondered how our acceptance of offers of hospitality is perceived, I hadn't questioned my willingness to take up the offer of a cuppa until I read some comments from a customer on another sparkies site whilst looking for someone I could sub work to.

The testimonial in question stated how impressed the customer was that the sparks refused multiple offers of a cuppa.

Was just really surprised to read that in a testimonial.

 

[Billythekid]

Oh we didn't have the option to refuse from these lovely ladies.

Yeah it depends on the scenario I suppose - but I rarely turn down the offer of tea. Especially coming from retail where your very presence is frowned upon, and have never once been offered a thing.

 

[Des 56]

but I rarely turn down the offer of tea.

Never tried turning down a cup of tea,can it really be done?

 

[Specialist]

but I rarely turn down the offer of tea.

Never tried turning down a cup of tea,can it really be done?

Just, if your suitably apologetic & have a well rehearsed excuse at the ready

The reply Sorry missus but I don't drink tea / coffee from dirty mugs in skanky kitchens, will always get you chucked out with a thick ear .

 

[R G]

Some of the houses I have worked in you would have to wipe your feet on the way out let alone accept a cup of tea ...