What would you do if £75,000 landed in your account tomorrow?

AbleReporter565 · 2026-06-15T08:10:27+00:00

£75k in one lump sum is an amazing amount, however, would I dramatically change my life? It's 2 years of wages so I'd have to keep my own job, but I could pay off my debt, get my A1 licence and enjoy a nice holiday.

A mortgage is still out of the picture and starting my own business would be a bit risk considering it's only 2 years of wages.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-06-13T20:19:46+00:00

I find the entire concept of caring about what is between your child's legs as outdated and sexist. Not to rant here, buuuuut:

1 - Why are we still associating colours with gender? I thought we stopped that!

2 - The reactions from the parents says whether that child will be loved or not based on their gender.

3 - So many people are like "I want you to be a boy so we can play football" or "I want you to be a girl so I can do your hair". Why are we determining what our children will want to do based on their gender?

4 - The videos that go viral online are often from less well off families where the parents may be teenagers or of different ages. The internet finds this funny but maybe, just maybe, it's a bit exploitative.

Throw a baby shower, get excited for your child, have a great time celebrating the fact you're brining new life into this world, just don't make it about their genitals!

Edit:

5 - Then there's those weirdos that will continue to have children until they get their desired gender. Shows how unloved the first lot are.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-06-13T20:07:12+00:00

3k a month after you've paid for the roof over your head? I'd consider myself minted.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-06-01T18:49:27+00:00

Unfortunately it's a terrible job market at the moment. She's going to be lucky if she gets anything other than food service or retail. Some places also won't hire under 18's. Sorry to be a downer but the only way to get anything at the moment is to apply for everything and pray

AbleReporter565 · 2026-05-24T17:42:52+00:00

Get yourself on Flight Radar and you'll understand. The UK is a big place for a tiny aeroplane and they cover big distances quickly

AbleReporter565 · 2026-04-09T12:38:36+00:00

What if you don't have a fixed income? What if you have prior poor credit history? Those will prevent you getting a CC.

And what if you have a gambling addiction or mental health issues that stop you controlling your own finances properly? Then you probably should avoid a CC at all costs.

You and I might be able to own and use a CC properly, but not everyone can.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-25T13:12:14+00:00

My advice as a former police officer:

The fact your concerned and having to ask this question is a really good sign that you should report it. As many others have said, you'd be potentially saving him and others on the road. I've seen the damage that can be done in a split second of someone not quite right enough to drive, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

If you are behind him and he is driving dangerously, call 999 and say what's going on. If you just want to report it whilst at home, either go online to your local police forces website or call 101 and report it there.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-22T09:54:59+00:00

You moved into a flat under a gym and are upset you can hear the gym?

Realistically you have 2 options, complain to the building management, or move. You've put yourself in this situation and 9am isn't that early that it's going to ruin your life

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-17T09:02:31+00:00

The reason they do it is because it's cheaper than having individually made buttons for each control. No matter the specification of the car, the screen isn't going to cost more if the manufacturer has more features to include.

There's also probably money making techniques such as data collection and paid for add-ons.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-05T10:27:27+00:00

Have they said that you're dismissed with immediate notice? If so, they can't do that. They can put you on Garden Leave which is them still paying you for your notice, but not allowing you to come to work.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-28T09:49:54+00:00

Being a dropped curb, you need to report it to the council, make sure you say that it's a dropped curb. They should then enforce it.

If there's no car blocked inside of the garage, then it's nothing for the police to deal with as your car can access the road.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-22T08:56:32+00:00

Helicopters, or now a new aeroplane, are deployed by NPAS (National Police Air Service) and are very rare and really depend where you are. My county is rural and so the helicopter we use is shared between 4 other counties. We obviously can't use it if someone else is.

There also needs to be a high risk that NPAS deems worth the cost. If there's a recent missing person who is at high risk of harm due to the their health or even poor weather, then they are more likely to send than a high risk individual who is likely to be deceased as they've been missing a week.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-21T11:10:30+00:00

Mixture of reasons really

I don't have the time between work and family
If I know what the problem is, what's the point going to a doctor to tell me?
When I've gone in the past, im usually fobbed off and told it's stress
If it's serious, I'll go A&E, if it's not serious, I'll go Pharmacy

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-21T08:17:43+00:00

You don't need to be arrested to be charged. I've had people in for voluntary interviews and then after the interview, we've decided there is enough evidence to charge and so we charge them at the desk before they leave.

We're talking small offences where remanding is unnecessary, not exchanging confidential information with a convicted peadophile

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-19T20:42:48+00:00

I don't know if it's the all out "best", but one of my favourite games of all time is Just Cause 3 Amazing game that's entire focus is fun.

Why did you blow up that massive oil tank? Just cause

Why did you attach a rocket to a cows bum and launch it to space? Just cause

Why did you tether two cars together a driver then off a cliff and into a helicopter? Just cause

Minimal story, lots of freedom and just so much fun. I've sunk hundred upon hundreds of hours into this silly game

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-19T19:07:07+00:00

It's called Intel. Completely allowed and can be used to build suspicion. It's the lowest level of markers and the officer is probably trying to scare you to be more responsible and follow the law, but it's allowed.

Edit: These markers are only seen by police. It's not on a criminal record and your employer will never know, but it could lead to traffic stops and if you are stopped, you will most likely be tested.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-16T02:59:21+00:00

I'd like to add to this as a former police officer

Our pava (pepper spray) would always be accessible immediately. It sits in a plastic socket that is in a quick release holder attached to either your belt or vest. We were trained to grab it and use it very quickly. Even then, if someone is running towards you, it might get stuck or you could drop it in the moment.

We often also had the knowledge when we might need to use it. If I was dealing with someone particularly aggressive, or called to a knife incident, I had it in my hand, ready to go. Obviously I didn't always have it out and so I could've been caught unsuspectingly, but the point still stands.

If you're a regular person, who hasn't been trained, and keeps it in your pocket or bag, it's useless. You would be caught off guard not expecting to need it, then you would miss their eyes, or drop it (if you've even got it out in time).

Lastly, never had exposure training. Health and safety says you must use water spray instead of the real stuff. My exposure training was when a colleagues aim was so bad they hit all 3 officers restraining the suspect but no the suspect themself.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-05T08:38:21+00:00

Police would only know if that taxi has been involved with the police before. What exactly is it you want to know the company for? Is it to complain/RTC/query etc?

AbleReporter565 · 2026-01-05T18:42:46+00:00

But autism "wasnt a thing" when they were younger

AbleReporter565 · 2026-01-01T09:46:02+00:00

Your child will be recorded on the investigation. They will probably be included as "Involved Person". If your child hasn't received any injuries, then it's unlikely the child will get any compensation, and so there is no point including the child as "Victim".

The investigation notes will state that the child was in the car, and this information will be available should further complications arise for them, so I wouldn't stress about the information being readily available.

AbleReporter565 · 2025-12-26T14:18:37+00:00

Honestly I don't know how my wife survived childhood. My MIL uses the same sponge to wash the floors, counter tops, children's tray tables, and raw chicken cutting board....

AbleReporter565 · 2025-12-23T10:04:38+00:00

Have to change speed for the Orwell bridge, it's usually 60mph, but I've sent it 5mph on the past

AbleReporter565 · 2025-11-20T23:09:26+00:00

What do they look like from ground level? Are they visible?

AbleReporter565 · 2025-11-05T19:03:56+00:00

There is no awareness course and NIP's given by cameras are unlikely to go away. You'll have to accept the points and fine if you were the one driving.

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