IntroductionNowadays many people prefer working from home instead of going to the office. Some people believe productivity is affected when working from home, but others believe more work is done and faster. The work environment of an employee greatly influences the efficiency and quality of an individual. It is with no surprise that Job interviewers…
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6 Things Every Efficient Home Office Needs
Read moreWorking from home certainly has its perks! You don’t have anyone counting your bathroom or coffee breaks, you can stay connected to your family, and it’s just so much comfier than sitting in a cubicle all day long! If you’re lucky enough to work from home, or you’re in the process of making your home…
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The Perks Of Being An Engineer
Read moreWhen we come to choose a career path to follow for a portion of our lives there is often a lot to choice. When we are working with a sea of options it can sometimes be hard to think about what it is that we want to do for the rest of our lives. Today…
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The Modern Tradesperson: Are They Your #LocalHeroes
Read moreIn the past, tradespeople were seen in a certain light, whether you were a plumber, electrician or a painter and decorator. The stereotypical idea was that tradespeople could only talk of limited subjects such as sports, the latest football news, or talk about the latest cars and how fast they will go, and of course…
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I Think I’m Beginning To Enjoy Not Working
Read moreIt has been about two and a half weeks since I last worked properly due to the health scare that I had which I have written about previously. It’s been quite a stressful time because over the last two weeks, I have done no work. My main activity of the day has been the school…
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Bloggers Selling Their Souls For Easy Money? I Don’t Think So
Read moreThis year has been incredible for me. I have been named the number 2 dad blogger in the UK by Vuelio and shortlisted for an award and numerous features on many websites. First of all I want to point out it’s not luck, I have spent three years and many hours working hard to produce…
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Young Workers Are Most Likely To Suffer Workplace Injuries
Read moreWatching your children join the workforce is such a momentous occasion. Knowing that you’ve raised your children well and that they’re passionate, hard working members of the community really gives you a sense of pride. As a dad to five, three of which are grown up, I’ve had been able to witness first hand their…
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My Two Eldest Daughters Have Grown Up
Read moreThere was definitely a point in my mid to late teens that it was not cool to be seen in public with my parents. In my case it was just my mum. The days of going to Tesco to do the weekly shop was a big NO NO! Just in case I bumped into any…
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Top DIY Tips for Avoiding Injuries
Read moreImage source It’s not uncommon that people end up in A&E because of injuries they’ve sustained while undertaking some DIY. When making improvements to your home, you’re not only potentially putting yourself at risk of harm, but your property too. Here are some top tips to follow to make sure everything runs smoothly. Heavy objects…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy Sunday photo this week is me doing what I do for my day job as a painter/ decorator. This last week I have been employed to paint the outside of two semi-detached houses literally around the corner from where I live. As you can see my wife got this photo of me 30 foot…
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Juggling childcare and work
Read moreLast September I made a decision to be a stay at home dad two days a week. It was a very easy decision to make as my wife and I wanted to be the ones to take the girls to and from nursery. The girls started their local state nursery in September . The nursery…
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University or Work?
Read moreMy oldest daughter is 20 years old this year. She stayed on in school after doing her GCSEs to study for her A levels. She will admit that she did not settle in sixth form college very easily and probably took off more time from college than she should have, but fortunately by Christmas she…
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Juggling work and home with the family
Read moreOne of the most difficult things I have found is finding a balance between work and being at home with the family. I work as a self-employed painter and decorator so unfortunately I have to work to earn money. No one pays you sick pay or holiday money so consequently I work long hours. I…
Number 3 UK Dad Blogger 2020
Finalist Online Influencer Awards 2019 Vuelio
Number 10 Parenting Blog UK 2019 (Vuelio)
Number 4 on Vuelio’s 2019 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Working Dad Of The Year Winner 2018
Finalist Vuelio Blog Awards 2018 – Daddy Blog Category
Number 4 on Vuelio’s 2018 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Number 10 on Vuelio’s 2018 list of Top 10 UK Parent Bloggers
Number 2 on Vuelio’s 2017 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Number 8 on Vuelio’s 2017 list of Top 10 UK Parent Bloggers
Number 10 on Vuelio’s 2016 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
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