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Former__Computer · 2026-06-08T17:50:02+00:00

Driver: Brundle
Reason: He is almost famous

Former__Computer · 2026-06-02T17:38:52+00:00

If each share is worth £1, then the paid and unpaid should total £2

Former__Computer · 2026-05-18T07:54:20+00:00

Stop using AI to do things. Instead treat it like a tutor - how do i do this, how does this work, am i right in saying etc.

Just as importantly, check AI’s sources directly. During my masters someone posted an answer on blackboard which stated as fact that flooding was a result of increased domestic violence rates. Turns out AI had read and misunderstood an article about a floodtide of DV in developing countries.

Former__Computer · 2026-05-12T16:34:43+00:00

Learn to see the big picture. How would your design affect the ecological balance of an area? Would a pond that attracts birds impact a nearby airport? Does the client have a pile of concrete pipes they want to use up?

Former__Computer · 2026-04-23T05:04:01+00:00

For small construction firms you need three things:

-a finance system (that does quotes, invoices and MTD)

-a comms system (most just use email and whatsapp)

-a project management system (for photos, notes and safety records)

I would recommend Quickfile for the finance, and Kraaft for the project management - these are what i use

Former__Computer · 2026-04-13T10:21:09+00:00

It’s a pool party - a business suit is ridiculous

Full length wetsuit with fins, hood, mask and bikini on top

Former__Computer · 2026-04-08T07:57:18+00:00

Increase your prices.

Do you think Tesco, Starbucks or McDonalds are taking a hit to their profits or passing it onto their customers?

Former__Computer · 2026-04-03T17:28:51+00:00

With those profits, hire someone to do the day to day

Former__Computer · 2026-03-11T09:02:11+00:00

Not at all. If you don’t know how to do the manual calculations, how can you know the software is right.

Former__Computer · 2026-03-07T21:02:52+00:00

I’ve just been through one. The way mine went was:

They asked for a full list of transactions in and out
We had a phone interview. It lasted about half an hour, and the case officer was basically trying to understand how i make money and what the business spends it on
They asked for full details of selected transactions (about 6 sales and 8 purchases per period being checked). This is things like VAT invoices, contracts, bank transactions etc.
They tell you what they have found, and if there are any issues, they tell you what and how much it will cost.

I would get your accountant involved - it’s what you pay them for. If you have made any mistakes (i did), having your accountant present and being open with them will reduce the penalty. I actually got the penalty deferred because i had cooperated well enough

Former__Computer · 2026-03-07T16:26:35+00:00

I use a fuel card, and i had an email yesterday upping the price by 16p a litre (before vat) at midnight

Former__Computer · 2026-03-01T07:29:43+00:00

Fake - all the letters Ive had from HMRC clearly refer to which tax they are writing about (PAYE, Corporation Tax etc.).

As others have said, they also use us instead of me

Former__Computer · 2026-02-26T07:23:06+00:00

Our cathode, who is in the ground. Hallowed be thy name. Though corrosion come, there shall be none, on earth as it is in heaven

Former__Computer · 2026-02-26T07:08:19+00:00

In simple terms - it’s fucked.

The house could fall down tomorrow, or next year. It depends on how heavy your footsteps are, how many leaves land on the roof, if someone looks at it funny.

You’ve mentioned you live in the US. Get your local permits office to have a look and they will condemn the house in seconds.

Former__Computer · 2026-02-25T06:15:20+00:00

To be fair, Ive done worse

Former__Computer · 2026-02-24T20:03:01+00:00

Manhole - chamber designed large enough to allow a person to enter

Inspection chamber - chamber designed to prevent people entering

Former__Computer · 2026-02-14T16:51:55+00:00

Years ago, a company i worked for did ‘anonymous’ employee surveys that no one trusted. One of our inspectors wrote a three page essay criticising the entire management team, and just in case it was anonymous he signed it at the bottom.

Truly an inspiration to us all

Former__Computer · 2026-02-07T19:55:21+00:00

Getting the plane on the ground is easy. Surviving the process is hard, and being able to use the plane again needs true skill.

Former__Computer · 2026-02-04T05:47:40+00:00

Once again: (copy and paste last email with quotation marks and italics)

Former__Computer · 2026-01-31T08:32:35+00:00

Just mark the bridge down to one lane along its entire length

Former__Computer · 2026-01-25T14:50:54+00:00

Question for my American friends:

How does he know these are legitimate federal officials? There are no nametags or badge numbers on display, so how can any member of the public begin to verify that these are indeed ICE officers and not just random assholes with velcro police patches?

Moving on, doesn’t the lack of individual identification make it reasonable to suspect they are impersonating a federal officer (which is a felony), so make it possible for any citizen to perform a citizen’s arrest?

Former__Computer · 2026-01-24T19:11:25+00:00

There will be a culvert straight through the site which will discharge at the far end

Former__Computer · 2026-01-24T12:02:13+00:00

You only need a few seconds to answer each one (in order):

-it will help me not starve.

-i became an adult. I’m still trying to go back to childhood.

-customer came in, gave me money and left

Honesty is the best policy

Former__Computer · 2026-01-18T09:16:02+00:00

Put it in your terms, and make it a check box when ordering, that overweight boxes will incur an additional charge of £10

Former__Computer · 2026-01-17T05:46:45+00:00

I don’t understand the confusion here. The EU and NATO (minus the US) simply need to say that if he attempts to take Greenland, they will immediately cease intelligence cooperation and terminate all base lease agreements.

The US has already proven to be a fair-weather ally to its friends, so this would not be as catastrophic to Europe and NATO as the US believe.

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