General Things That Annoy You thread - part 2

cantersaddick said:

Gribbo said:

cantersaddick said:

Gribbo said:

A couple of the young lads who worked with me on site were claiming PIP for ADHD+ (one also had depression). They generally managed their day-to-day work fine, apart from the usual age-related slip-ups — turning up late, blowing the odd Monday out, and so on.

One of them claimed he saved up his monthly PIP payments to get his tattoos done. 🤷‍♂️

My 2 summers as a labourer were enough to teach me not to believe anything said by lads on site. Particularly when it comes to money. I'm sure someone as long in the tooth as you knows that 

Facts mate - I've sat in the same living room in digs with him when he’s spoken to his mum about emails he’s received regarding his payments. This was followed by a discussion about how you apply for it, and how the other lad - who was also present and also receives PIP - joined in. They both seemed pretty knowledgeable about it all, which, for two blokes who barely look up from their phones, was quite unusual. Unless, of course, they both got together to research PIP in order to concoct a cunning story to tell me and one other?

Just because you don’t like it mate, doesn’t mean it ain’t true.

Nb. I’m not criticising them, just contributing to the convo on here.

I'm not arguing they're getting PIP but I expect it's very likely they aren't telling you the full story in terms of the conditions and contributory factors they have that lead to that decision.

Its a couple years out of date but I was somewhat of an expert in PIP, in fact through my job I was in court for more than one hearing of a judicial review into various detailed parts of the acceptance criteria. 

And to go back to the original point they won't be getting motability for just ADHD. 

I am trying to train someone who has very real problems. Its quite an eye opener, when you see the celebrity diagnosis and compare it to this unfortunate person.  

cantersaddick said:

SporadicAddick said:

Ohh look stalkers back. 

Play the ball not the man. Feel free to dispute the point I'm making on acceptance criteria if you know better. As usual you can't and you just go for personal digs. Really really odd behaviour from a supposed adult. 

There are 2 things I have claimed to be an expert in and that's due to multiple qualifications up to postgraduate level and being fully immersed in them for multiple years of my career.

Edit. Last bit removed to follow my own advice

Stalking? Don't flatter yourself. I'd have posted the same for anyone that said, without any sense of irony, "I was somewhat of an expert".

However, you do come across as an insufferable tool.

Chizz said:

cantersaddick said:

SporadicAddick said:

Ohh look stalkers back. 

Play the ball not the man. Feel free to dispute the point I'm making on acceptance criteria if you know better. As usual you can't and you just go for personal digs. Really really odd behaviour from a supposed adult. 

There are 2 things I have claimed to be an expert in and that's due to multiple qualifications up to postgraduate level and being fully immersed in them for multiple years of my career.

Edit. Last bit removed to follow my own advice

DFTT

Funnily enough I'm somewhat of an expert in this field.

• Purpose of Trolling: Trolls seek attention and enjoyment (often a form of "everyday sadism") from causing distress and disruption.
• The Advice: The phrase and acronym serve as a warning to the general online community that engaging with the troll, even to argue or express annoyance, gives them the reward they seek and encourages further trolling.
• Effective Strategy: Ignoring a troll is often considered the most effective way to minimize the impact of their behaviour and maintain a constructive online environment. 

• Origins in Early Internet Forums: The concept and phrase emerged in the early days of the internet, likely in the 1990s, with the proliferation of online chat rooms, Usenet groups, and web forums.
• Metaphorical Roots: The term "troll" itself is widely believed to have originated from the fishing technique of trolling (dragging a baited hook to see what bites), a metaphor for posting bait comments online to see who will respond. The alternative, popular etymology links it to the Scandinavian folklore creature, which is disruptive and irritating.
• Establishment of the Rule: As online communities grew, the need for rules and strategies to manage disruptive users became apparent. The maxim "Don't Feed The Troll" became an established part of internet etiquette and folklore, a common reminder for users on how to handle provocateurs.
• Modern Usage: The phrase and the acronym DFTT remain common across modern social media platforms, messaging apps, and online games as a succinct way to share this piece of conventional internet wisdom.

Chunes said:

Every time I deal with estate agents, it feels like walking into a saloon full of card sharks, and being forced to play blindfolded. The whole process is lawless. It's a mess that serves nobody but the agent - they make things up as they go along, sit on offers, ignore emails, play people off each other and then pocket their commissions. 

Everyone I speak to has their own stories about their shady practices, yet there's no accountability or structure to fix it. Your home is such a major part of life, and yet it's run by a collective group of unregulated cowboys with no sheriff in town. 

I'm sure there are good ones and bad ones and I have experienced both. Its a very stressful, frustrating and expensive part of life buying and selling properties. When they want information or money from you they can always make time for that but when you want something clarified or a commitment made its a different story. 
I suppose its just another day and just another property to them but its probably the biggest financial commitment you will ever make involving £000s of what you have already got and £000s of your future income, that never seems to come across from them.
Last house I bought, ( the one I'm in now), the old fella had past away, no chain onwards, (obviously), no chain my end. 6 weeks from start to finish. Easiest property I've ever bought but at the time it wasn't enjoyable.

charltonkeston said:

I am trying to train someone who has very real problems. It’s quite an eye opener, when you see the celebrity diagnosis and compare it to this unfortunate person.  

Exactly. ADHD seems to be the ‘fashionable’ thing to have and joke about on Facebook. It completely minimises the difficulties that people with an actual diagnosis have. 

Keep it light lads 

AFKABartram said:

Keep it light lads 

But they’re annoyed…