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Mental Health Support

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5. Never, ever, ever think of yourself as "useless". You are just meant for more important jobs

Fri Jul 11, 2025, 01:33 AM

Jul 11

than fixing a drain. Let those youngsters in maintenance handle the mundane stuff.

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The drain in the sink has come apart. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jul 10 OP

It's not your job to fix the drain SheltieLover Jul 10 #1

I am trying to. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #8

... SheltieLover Jul 11 #9

Let them fix it, gab13by13 Jul 10 #2

Fortunately drains aren't under pressure and PVC The Wizard Jul 10 #3

It always works as long as you take care of the issue. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #7

I notice he's not trying it... chowmama Jul 10 #4

Hehe, we don't want him to try that. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #10

Thanks, but unfortunately life has already shown me that I am useless. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #11

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #13

Thanks for all the encouraging words. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #6

The maintenance dude just left. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #14