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I saw that. The whole series was a parade of numpty halfwits who failed miserably to check ahead about that sort of thing. Knobs.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI remember seeing that on a TV programme.Comment
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I saw that series too. There was one chap who did well, but I doubt if he'd have managed without his missus pushing him (and founding a successful business herself along the way).Originally posted by richard-af View PostI saw that. The whole series was a parade of numpty halfwits who failed miserably to check ahead about that sort of thing.
Time and again, the rest of them were buying property and brand new cars before they'd established a decent income stream. Duh!Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Gotta live the dream, eh.Originally posted by Sysman View PostTime and again, the rest of them were buying property and brand new cars before they'd established a decent income stream. Duh!Comment
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I reckon they figured 'coz theyis british they could sign on at the airport.Originally posted by Sysman View PostI saw that series too. There was one chap who did well, but I doubt if he'd have managed without his missus pushing him (and founding a successful business herself along the way).
Time and again, the rest of them were buying property and brand new cars before they'd established a decent income stream. Duh!
I did see one idiot who didn't go through any of the courses and then complained that he never got a decent job.
One guy I knew took most of the qualifications for the Canadian gas fitter and electrian courses and exams here. When he landed he pretty well had the work already lined up!McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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