Originally Posted by
Whenurhappy
I have been surprised by the attitude of some SP who won't lift a finger to fix anything - tighten loose door knobs, replace a fuse, adjust a dripping cistern, for example. None of it is rocket science - and most SP would happily do it in their own houses but seem to think that this is beyond them when they are in SFA!
This is an issue faced by many orderly officers of a weekend or even overnight duty. On the one hand they are told never to call out the duty DHE man and the other they are being pressed by the irrate quarter dweller over blocked toilets etc.
While I had every sympathy (well a little) I always asked if they would call out Dynarod or whoever in the middle of the night.
Admittedly a home owner will have lots more DIY kit to hand. However one SiL will change kitchen doors and even install a powershower to turn a quarter into a home.