Things that make your blood boil...

[telectrix]

People who start a thread with "So" I was doing so and so

i'll have to start my threads in japanese then. "ah so"!

 

[Pete999]

i'll have to start my threads in japanese then. "ah so"!

Nice one Tel, So what are you up to today?

 

[Johnmdc]

People who say "can I get" when they mean "can I have"
no you can't get its not self service!!

 

[telectrix]

not a lot. got a few small jobs booked for next week. like you, pete, i'm slowing down now. t'other day, wnt to 2nd fix a bathroom switch ( wall switch outside.). builders had kindly poked the switch cable through to the switch position after plastering, then cut it off in the loft space 6 foot short of the light.

 

[Pete999]

not a lot. got a few small jobs booked for next week. like you, pete, i'm slowing down now. t'other day, wnt to 2nd fix a bathroom switch ( wall switch outside.). builders had kindly poked the switch cable through to the switch position after plastering, then cut it off in the loft space 6 foot short of the light.

The mind boggles doesn't it? what a prat

 

[tigerpaul]

blokes that are happy to turn up at work with the bare minimum of tools and then expect to keep borrowing off others..
People leaving the stores in a mess
people hoarding all the kit for themselves

 

[tigerpaul]

Gaffers that think you are nicking the gear, because you've ran out and have asked them to get some more.

 

[Pete999]

Managers who don't know diddly squat, never met him myself, but you get my drift.

 

[Pete999]

Managers at Screwfix who don't bother to reply when you submit a job application, yes I have applied for a part time counter job.

 

[telectrix]

Managers at Screwfix who don't bother to reply when you submit a job application, yes I have applied for a part time counter job.

be good to have someone trhere that knows a conduit box from a coffin.

 

[rapparee]

Managers at Screwfix who don't bother to reply when you submit a job application, yes I have applied for a part time counter job.

The retirement lasted long.

We would have a couple of old boys who come to us as sales reps.

I hear b&q make a point of hiring retirees.

 

[Pete999]

be good to have someone trhere that knows a conduit box from a coffin.

Think I could manage that, seriously I think the reason why they haven't bothered to contact me is because of my age, they won't admit it, but I bet that's the reason.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Or they think your over qualified for the job.

 

[Leesparkykent]

The manager would be quaking in his boots thinking Pete will be gunning for his job after a few months because of his experience.

 

[Breeze]

Women who ask "Does my bum look big in this" knowing that her bum hasn't changed from the last thing she wore.

Just reply it's still f***ing massive. They will never ask again