The Retirement Thread
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27 Jul
2:24pm, 27 Jul 2024
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HappyG(rrr)
Lol TR! Computers, innit. I often think any vaguely logical thinker could do my job. But then something goes wrong and it seems like no one else has done any logical thinking. Still happily leave them to it and be a sailing instructor instead, thanks!  G
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27 Jul
3:45pm, 27 Jul 2024
7,601 posts
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ThorntonRunner
We used to make a major release of our software just before Christmas each year. Then I'd spend the christmas/new year break wondering what bugs would have been found in it by the time I was back in work. Another thing I don't miss
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27 Jul
6:09pm, 27 Jul 2024
114 posts
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OO61
I tried to save the 1000's email I'd archived over the years when I retired. Unfortunately I could never open any of these files. Can't say I've ever missed them. Then when my laptop got too old and slow I stopped using it,and now only use my smartphone for everything.
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27 Jul
8:52pm, 27 Jul 2024
24,476 posts
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3M
There's an old IT joke, @OO61 . "How long will this data last?" "Forever, and until the next software update." We (work) still have files we were required to archive for 21 years, about 15vyears back. The data is there. Reading it into a modern application would require quite some work. |
28 Jul
1:45am, 28 Jul 2024
27,506 posts
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Angus Clydesdale
Thanks Vrap. And congratulations! 😁 Send my love to El Bee. He remains the nicest shoe shop guy I’ve ever spoken to. |
29 Jul
4:12pm, 29 Jul 2024
3,339 posts
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Shades
Just heard Reeves has axed pensioner's winter fuel payment unless they're on pension credit. 😭
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29 Jul
4:15pm, 29 Jul 2024
56,332 posts
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EvilPixie
But you have spent yours on Dublin haven’t you?!
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29 Jul
4:16pm, 29 Jul 2024
3,340 posts
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Shades
Yes, indeed I have. Well that was the plan.
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29 Jul
4:19pm, 29 Jul 2024
56,334 posts
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EvilPixie
Lol
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29 Jul
4:27pm, 29 Jul 2024
3,341 posts
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Shades
I budget carefully to be able to use the fuel allowance for a weekend away. But there are many that the fuel allowance is essential to get them through the winter. When's the next general election 😡 |
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