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Originally Posted by PA28161 (Post 10450220)

Those that can, can, those that can't teach!

The full version:

Those who can, do.
Those who can't, teach.
Those who can't teach, manage.
Those who can't manage, write .
Those who can't write, write manuals.

Having done all five of those, I probably need my head examined!!

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Originally Posted by Meester proach (Post 10450846)

Take it down a notch and I’ve noticed jealousy from a certain demographic that manifests itself , which basically says “ you do nothing and get paid a fortune “, why can’t I do that ?, when, of course they wouldn’t have the sticking power to pass PPL airlaw.

And of course, don’t mention it when you want building work done , because it puts the price up.

Ain't that the truth!
In my experience of hiring "trades" it's a fine line. If you plead too much poverty they'll look for any excuse NOT to do the job because they'll think you can't or won't pay. If however you look like you have even fifty quid that you don't need, they'll want it, and use every sly little trick in the book to get it.