Things that piss you off.

[Hatchman]

I didn't know a bowl of All-Bran had to be eaten at specific times

[oldracer]

MYOB.....bunch of f..n morons, the boss has spent all day trying to deinstall the latest windows update because MYOB doesn't run on this latest version, no customer service, zilch and we pay a fortune monthly for the fkn privelidge. They have never been good but are now considerably worse than ever, good job it wasn't me coping with this sh1t all day

[3Puttpete]

MYOB.....bunch of f..n morons, the boss has spent all day trying to deinstall the latest windows update because MYOB doesn't run on this latest version, no customer service, zilch and we pay a fortune monthly for the fkn privelidge. They have never been good but are now considerably worse than ever, good job it wasn't me coping with this sh1t all day

You start by telling us to mind our own business then spill your guts on your business.

You're strange.

[Lagerlover]

Pelle Edberg

[oldracer]

You start by telling us to mind our own business then spill your guts on your business.

You're strange.

thought WTF are you on about???? took a couple of mins for it to sink in, well done Pete, prick

[BenM]

Having credit card details compromised for the second time in 5 months.
So I need to update all my direct debits again. Another 3 hours wasted.

You too huh! Seems to be a bit of that going round, I only just got my new PIN for my new card this week. Twice in about 9 months for me.

Which bank?

It's annoying. Though it probably only took me an hour or so to update all the businesses that have it, there are only half a dozen, mostly big companies (Foxtel, PayPal etc) and all have strong passwords.

[WBennett]

You too huh! Seems to be a bit of that going round, I only just got my new PIN for my new card this week. Twice in about 9 months for me.

Which bank?

It's annoying. Though it probably only took me an hour or so to update all the businesses that have it, there are only half a dozen, mostly big companies (Foxtel, PayPal etc) and all have strong passwords.

I'm with Bendigo.
Things that have to change - Foxtel, home phone/internet, mobile, health insurance, school fees... and they are just the ones I remember right now.

[BenM]

Ahh ok. Interesting to see how different banks handle the process. I have 2 CCs, one ANZ and one Westpac and ANZ seem to be better/more proactive about fraud.

[BenM]

In other news, today's 'piss Benny off' is ants. Our kitchen has been invaded by the little bastards, after committing anticide last night they're back again this morning.

Off to get some ant rid or heavy duty pesticides today.

[LarryLong]

I've had one case of credit card fraud in the last year, with NAB. I don't think anybody is immune. The good news is they called me and told me about it before I even knew, and we didn't lose anything.

Working after 5pm on a Friday is pissing me off, but I'm almost done and then I'll have to wait until tomorrow morning on the golf course to be pissed off again.

[jimandr]

In other news, today's 'piss Benny off' is ants. Our kitchen has been invaded by the little bastards, after committing anticide last night they're back again this morning.

Off to get some ant rid or heavy duty pesticides today.

I have occasional ant invasion problems, and I've tried most things.

If they always use the same entry point, put some baby powder across their pathway. It sounds strange, but apparently the ants won't cross any surface where they can't lay their chemical trails. Like all the antrid type products, it works for a while, but it needs to be renewed. Much much cheaper than the pesticides.

[damoocow]

I have occasional ant invasion problems, and I've tried most things.

If they always use the same entry point, put some baby powder across their pathway. It sounds strange, but apparently the ants won't cross any surface where they can't lay their chemical trails. Like all the antrid type products, it works for a while, but it needs to be renewed. Much much cheaper than the pesticides.

Will give that a try.
Bought some ant kill type stuff at Bunnings - used it, didn't stop them and I gave it about 5 days to work. Returned empty container to Bunnings, I tell them I was not happy with the product, Bunnings said, 'But you used it all' - I said that's how I know it doesn't work - refund granted, sort of a shame really - I was itching for an argument...

[Daves]

Do you know how your credit cards are getting compromised? Seems strange to me, unless you have a common point where the compromise is happening?

[Johnny Canuck]

Getting to the airport early and hoping to get an earlier flight home only to find out work purchased a saver fare and the drone behind the desk refusing to move me over unless I buy a new ticket! Not even the fact it is the wife's birthday today (no lie there) moved him...

Qantas?

[BenM]

I have occasional ant invasion problems, and I've tried most things.

If they always use the same entry point, put some baby powder across their pathway. It sounds strange, but apparently the ants won't cross any surface where they can't lay their chemical trails. Like all the antrid type products, it works for a while, but it needs to be renewed. Much much cheaper than the pesticides.

Thanks Jim, I read that somewhere else too. Ended up buying some baits today so we'll see how it goes.

Do you know how your credit cards are getting compromised? Seems strange to me, unless you have a common point where the compromise is happening?

No idea. The bank won't say, last time round there weren't any suss transactions but they said often when (for example) an eftpos machine is compromised they let everyone who's used that machine know and cancel cards as a precaution. This time round there ended up being a gift card purchased from somewhere.

[damoocow]

Having credit card details compromised for the second time in 5 months.
So I need to update all my direct debits again. Another 3 hours wasted.

Direct debits?
I pay bills by cheque, at least then I can keep track of stuff. I wouldn't trust any organisation to direct debit properly.

[Dangals]

Qantas?

Nah virgin

[mrbluu]

Nah virgin

First time

[BenM]

http://www.themercury.com.au/news/ta...story-comments

This.

I am seriously considering switching providers to *shudder* Telstra.

[goughy]

I actually prostituted myself back to telstra for our mobile phones a few months ago. I felt very dirty! But I was getting such poor reception in my shed, stats were telling me I had no reception for about 30% of the time in there! But I lived with it while the best telstra offerings were $20 a month more for similar. But when they offered a special that got it to only $10 more I had to jump! Took all 3 phones, and ended up with 21g data to share between them too. But still felt dirty!

[oldracer]

I actually prostituted myself back to telstra for our mobile phones a few months ago. I felt very dirty! But I was getting such poor reception in my shed, stats were telling me I had no reception for about 30% of the time in there! But I lived with it while the best telstra offerings were $20 a month more for similar. But when they offered a special that got it to only $10 more I had to jump! Took all 3 phones, and ended up with 21g data to share between them too. But still felt dirty!

you only missed 15 business calls during that 30% Downtime

[goughy]

I'm usually booked up 6 to 12 months in advance. In fact, I often let calls on both mobile and landline go to message banks and call people back later. Get nothing done when getting bothered by calls. And 2/3's find out how long the wait is and go elsewhere anyway.
But a few of the decorators and shops I do work for usually only call my mobile (they've learned I often don't pick up the phone) and they have distinctive rings so I know it's them. Actually, I don't advertise my mobile so generally if it rings it's a customer I gave the number to, so I probably do want to talk to them.

[oldracer]

I'm usually booked up 6 to 12 months in advance. In fact, I often let calls on both mobile and landline go to message banks and call people back later. Get nothing done when getting bothered by calls. And 2/3's find out how long the wait is and go elsewhere anyway.
But a few of the decorators and shops I do work for usually only call my mobile (they've learned I often don't pick up the phone) and they have distinctive rings so I know it's them. Actually, I don't advertise my mobile so generally if it rings it's a customer I gave the number to, so I probably do want to talk to them.

very well organised then

[goughy]

very well organised then

You clearly don't know me well then!

[markTHEblake]

Do you know how your credit cards are getting compromised? Seems strange to me, unless you have a common point where the compromise is happening?

mine got skimmed by a fake credit card machine in a Sydney Taxi. Driver scanned it, failed and then asked for cash. Bank said its very common for taxi drivers to do that to punters travelling from Sydney airport to hotels. 3 days later a big splurge on transactions. Logically they hit those targets as travellers are less likely to pick up on it quickly.