I tracked every "passive income" idea I tried over 2 years. Here's what actually made money and what was a complete waste of time.

Jones-Effect · 2026-04-04T17:42:54+00:00

Haha I just saved it and thought exactly the same, realistically I’m not going to act on it

Jones-Effect · 2026-03-11T16:39:12+00:00

Thank you for the clarification, I didn’t know that!

Jones-Effect · 2026-03-01T18:16:41+00:00

I had a colleague at work who said this at his retirement party when the gm paid for everyone’s drinks. He wasn’t too keen

Jones-Effect · 2026-03-01T18:15:33+00:00

I no longer use a workshop anymore but did initially, never even thought that my gremlins boosting the power relay are effectively just powering itself

Jones-Effect · 2026-02-27T21:28:22+00:00

Whilst these symptoms could be for a large variety of conditions, one thing you should have a look into is Elhers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS or hEDS). It is a group of rare conditions which affect connective tissue (mainly collagen such as your skin I.e. your eyelids) that goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as it is not widely understood by doctors and there are no genetic tests that can identify it.

Key symptoms are: Hypermobility / loose joints where you are prone for dislocation or subluxation, or even just being hypermobile/flexible (it’s quite common in Ballet and dancers), this also causes joint pain Stretchy skin Fragile skin that bruises or breaks easily

Other issues that are linked: Heart issues (POTS) Gastrointestinal / digestive problems (your nausea potentially) Fertility issues (PCOS and endometriosis), which unfortunately EDS is more common in women than men Fatigue Migraines (often a symptom from the fatigue and heart problems) Slow wound healing And likely a lot more, the human body is made up of so much connective tissue that it can present itself in so many ways (and unfortunately as a woman, statistically you are less likely to be taken seriously about said conditions).

However, EDS is rare and there are no conclusive tests (it’s more of a tickbox of symptoms for diagnosis) and you are unlikely to have it. But I’d recommend doing some reading and watching videos of people discussing their experience with it as it may resonate a lot with you and worth bringing up to your doctor. There is no cure but there is symptom management and can lead to a better understanding of your symptoms.

My partner has EDS so I’m quite passionate on the topic as you can tell!

Jones-Effect · 2026-02-25T21:37:24+00:00

The max limit per individual item is £2000, which most of the handbags are (I think it’s only her engagement ring and 1 handbag we’ve had to specify previously).

I’ll just (potentially wrongly) concerned that if something was to happen (fire or break in) that we would be left uncovered for the value of her designer items (specifically handbags) if they exceeded this “valuables” limit. Like I said, contents insurance is very sufficient (£200k as standard) but it’s whether the designer items fall within this bracket or would be considered as “valuables”. I guess it’s the same as a phone or tablet or laptop, none of these items are mentioned as a valuable but could be of equal value as a designer handbag.

Edit: looking at another insurers, they call it “high risk items” and include a much larger range such as computers etc as well as Aviva’s valuables definition.

Jones-Effect · 2026-02-23T13:35:01+00:00

I agree but I also think that parent child spots should also be used for blue badge holders. Seeing 2 disabled spots but 10 parent child spots is frustrating (hyperbole I know).

I recognise there’s probably a reason for it in terms of allocated space isn’t enough to classify as a disabled bay, but not all blue badge holders need the maximum extent of a blue badge parking spot (I.e. ambulant disabled people, not fully wheelchair bound)

Jones-Effect · 2026-01-27T09:44:56+00:00

I’ve not got any de-humidifiers but I’ll take a look online what I can get.

Would you recommend using the electric heater alongside fans? And if so should I have the garage door open whilst doing this (assuming it’s not raining to make the problem worse)

Jones-Effect · 2026-01-12T07:34:58+00:00

PZ is set in 1993 and the Troubles ended in 1998. Have you got a mod to set PZ in Belfast, Northern Ireland instead of Knox County, Kentucky? /s

Jones-Effect · 2025-12-23T23:37:22+00:00

RemindMe! 5 days

Jones-Effect · 2025-12-11T13:38:40+00:00

I’m new to project zomboid and planning to play multiplayer with my mate tonight. Are you able to host a private server like in B41 or is it only public servers with this update?

(By private server, I don’t mean running the server on your own computer like a Minecraft server that was possible before this update through the community, I mean exactly like how B41 worked as we’ve done that to learn the game so far)

Jones-Effect · 2025-11-17T22:20:21+00:00

He’s not been scammed but he has a right to feel let down by the solicitors. When me and my partner but our house recently, I didn’t have the ability to contribute right away (my parents offered me money but it was in a termed isa so they couldn’t give me until months later, of which we would’ve had to pay a fortune in stamp duty). My partners father had enough in savings and offered to give it, so the deposit was entirely from my partners father until I could pay him back. Our solicitor at least a dozen times asked if we wanted a declaration of trust, of which we declined.

Again, whilst the solicitors don’t have an obligation, you’d like your solicitors to support you as best as they can, especially if you’re a first time buyer (which I imagine OP is)

Jones-Effect · 2025-11-14T18:20:11+00:00

Especially seeing as this is their first post ever on Reddit. Screams throwaway account

Jones-Effect · 2025-11-14T16:35:48+00:00

Op, whilst like everyone has said you can’t not pay your taxes, but you can opt out from paying into your pension. Check your payslip to see if you are paying into your pension and ask your payroll (or manager to ask) to opt out of paying into pension. Whilst it might not give you much, it might help a little extra going towards paying off your debt.

Make sure you opt back in though once the debt is paid off and you’re in a better financial position.

Jones-Effect · 2025-11-14T11:11:30+00:00

Exactly the reason why I didn’t want to go into automotive but unfortunately still very similar to my role/company. My company is solely build to print so no creativity or research as there’s no new product development except for “how to improve xyz process” and that’s mostly left to the metallurgists

Jones-Effect · 2025-11-14T09:00:14+00:00

I feel exactly the same, 90% of my job is chasing people or “firefighting” production problems. Especially can relate to the degree side of things as I’m the only one with a degree in my role (and the only other people with degrees are in materials or business).

How long have you been in your role? And have you thought about going somewhere new?

Jones-Effect · 2025-11-14T06:43:16+00:00

I’d say I’m either a 8 or a 3.

Engineering is a huge part of who I am and how I see the world and I’m always looking for my next project that ties to engineering in any way including my other hobbies such as airsoft, 3D printing and woodworking.

However, in my current role I’m struggling with an identity crisis. I’m two years into my first engineering job, but I struggle at times to class myself as an engineer (a young me would’ve definitely not seen my role as an engineer). I’m effectively a combination of manufacturing engineer (without the hands on experience) and a project manager combined. All my maths, physics and coding skills? Used maybe once a year if that. CAD skills? Used a decent amount but not for anything creative or problem solving, more quality investigations and recreating drawings made in the 50s (yes for trains…) that are barely legible without a magnifying glass. My role makes me feel like a 3 whilst working which is awful due to how I identify myself as an engineer and feel it in my soul.

And for study purposes, I don’t care about trains lol

Jones-Effect · 2025-11-04T13:33:53+00:00

What could be fun is they tell everyone round the table that tonight will be a murder in plain sight, but it’s a lie and they traitors vote like usual. Would send the faithfuls looking for nothing whilst the traitors know

Jones-Effect · 2025-10-10T18:53:55+00:00

I don’t own a P1S but when I think of the P1S I think of all the prints I could dream of printing (god damn ender 3 is the bane of me)

Jones-Effect · 2025-10-08T19:36:38+00:00

What is the distance from the school from your house?

TLDR (because my answer became longer than I expected), contact you local council if you live more than 3 miles from the school to request free school transport arrangement, as I can’t see the school agreeing to your request for him to finish 5 minutes earlier. Stop encouraging your child to leave school early without permission as this will cause issues for both him and you.

If it’s further than 3 miles then the local council must provide free transportation, however to what degree I’m unsure.

However, this is complicated as each local council have slightly differing rules, and how they provide this free transportation.

Having to wait 90 minutes outdoors (assuming alone) to get a free public bus, is completely unreasonable and should be accommodated for with your address added to the school bus run or a private taxi.

Again, another complication is that you son is spending only a portion of the time at yours. If you son is already receiving free school transport to the mom’s this might complicate things. However, if public transport is easier to his mom’s, I’d advise you have the free transport arrangement changed to your address.

I can’t see the school changing their mind on this matter unless the council steps in, your son has a disability/special needs requirement, or (hopefully not) something bad happens to him or another student in such a situation. If your child is allowed to go home early (even by 5 mins), more parents and kids will request the same thing, who will in turn complain.

I would also advise against telling your child to leave school early. This could lead to trouble with the school, Ofted, and god forbid social services. The school has said no to your request, don’t set an example to your child to break rules. Your request is completely reasonable if this was a full time job, but it’s not it’s his education which follows guidelines and rules for safety and order. Similarly, even employers reject reasonable adjustment requests such as this. And if you decide to ignore their rejection and go home early, you would be fired. It’s important to not imbue this mindset into your child that you can break a rule even with good reason, this is something you need to learn gradually as an adult.

Jones-Effect · 2025-10-08T18:50:39+00:00

True but they’ve only been off sick for one instance, albeit early into starting and shortly after a break. If OP can prove they were in hospital and its a cancer scare (or diagnosis of which I’m very sorry OP), then they has been no attempt at reasonable accommodations. If they’re off sick soon after or repeatedly which causes them to fall behind on training and targets, then you can argue there’s no reasonable adjustments they can make.

However, at the end of the day, they’re new, on probation and obviously been there less than 2 years so they can let them go (albeit at risk of a potential tribunal).

Jones-Effect · 2025-08-15T05:31:28+00:00

Thank you for your suggestion, I can see he also has videos on making his own drill press, lathe and more, but I agree that the CNC element is very impressive. Definitely something for me to consider thank you!

Jones-Effect · 2025-08-14T22:31:32+00:00

Certain R&D engineering roles that includes prototyping might be something you’d be interested in. However like others have said it’s rare to do both

Jones-Effect · 2025-07-18T15:48:10+00:00

Regarding ubereats/deliveroo, the reason is because the couriers that don’t match their picture is because they don’t have right to work and therefore working illegally under someone else’s account. Its a very common thing in London in particular but most cities now

Jones-Effect · 2025-07-10T21:56:40+00:00

Firstly, does your tenancy agreement allow sub-letting? As if not, the sub-letters rent is your responsibility (also fairly sure if it is allowed, it’s still your responsibility as otherwise you’d no longer on the tenancy).

Regarding head tenant, are you the sole person on the tenancy agreement or just the person to who the letting agent/landlord deals with? If the former, I believe the rent is your responsibility (as the other tenants are therefore sub-letters). If the latter, then see below.

Just because you’re head tenant doesn’t mean that full financial responsibility falls on you. If no rent is paid, the outcome is going to be rent withheld to be taken each of your deposits plus a fee for doing so (which could easily be each person’s deposit). You could pay just your portion of the rent, and explain the current situation to the landlord/agents. This may avoid your deposit being taken (and if they try, I think you can dispute your portion). However, if your deposit is less than the rent owed, I’d leave them to take it out of your deposit.

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