Nice People Thread Number 11 - A Treasury of Nice People

Doozergirl

PasturesNew wrote: »

But how long would today's paperboy have to work for some cheap cider?

They get NMW. Commission on papers plus leaflets - if that doesn't total NMW for the calculated time then it gets topped up. If it's over NMW, then he got the extra.

So he could earn a bottle of cider in the same time as an 18 year old - they paid him that rate.

Nikkster

lemonjelly wrote: »

I think we have just hit a major stumbling block...:eek:;)

I think you'll find this has already been addressed (last NPT or the one before that)

lemonjelly

vivatifosi wrote: »

Have fun Gen!

Can you reward yourself through nice cookery or something for the giving up drink? It would be nice if there is a present to yourself involved in exchange.

Interestingly enough this is also covered in the Behavioural Economics course - it is easier to give something up if you give yourself periodic rewards for doing so - something you enjoy. Eg some chocolates or a film night once a week... Don't know if you caught that bit. It's common sense though I guess.

I thought exactly the same Viva! Gen, do you like movies? (probably an in joke for the course do-ers there...)

vivatifosi wrote: »

Speaking of Behavioural Economics, is anyone else taking the exam this week? Apparently last time round the completion rate for people who took the course and got a certificate was 2.7%.

Speaking of Behavioural Economics I logged in to start this weeks class, & it is a winding down thing. Have I finished? Was the emotion week the final week?

silvercar

PasturesNew wrote: »

Holiday caravans of my youth never had a loo/bathroom, nor heating, no electricity and certainly no telly.

Our caravans had a drop down bed for the parents and gas mantle lamps. Some had chemical toilets in a wooden 'shed' and some were just communal loo blocks. We also had to go and collect water from the standpipes.

I assumed they were still like that!

lemonjelly

silvercar wrote: »

Similar in Israel; plumbers and electrcians are prized, doctors are everywhere and often need to work 2 jobs to make ends meet.

I read the other day that teachers are the most prized in Finland, & accordingly it is the highest paid profession in order to attract the best candidates.

lemonjelly

Doozergirl wrote: »

Even in the UK, there are incredibly expensive things that aren't posh. Alton Towers seems to be the most expensive place on earth, and it's nasty.

Or people that save all year to blow their money at Butlins, giving their kids money to put in the arcades and eat really dodgy food. It costs more than a decent cottage and eating in proper restaurants, which in turn costs more than a half decent holiday abroad, yet that's where people set their sights.

And Disney on Ice. Prepare to be stripped for every penny.

Doozergirl wrote: »

...or an evening at Disney on Ice.

I'm sensing a sore point here.
Was it not as good as hoped doozer?

lemonjelly

Nikkster wrote: »

I think you'll find this has already been addressed (last NPT or the one before that)

I have a memory like a sieve:o

lemonjelly

lostinrates wrote: »

I am going to see if my test results are back today.

lostinrates

lemonjelly wrote: »

Lemon jelly....

You are both younger and less......manly, than if had expected.

My surgery doesn't give out results till after two, so I do!'t know whether they have them or not yet

Its not a problem either way really, I'd just really like something more proactive in the way of treatment so sort of hoping opts a big fat yes.

Its quite lie,ly to be inconclusive because of my failure:o

Doozergirl

lemonjelly wrote: »

I'm sensing a sore point here.
Was it not as good as hoped doozer?

I didn't even pay for the tickets!