Let’s face it: not everyone is patient, and not everyone has time to wait! It can be frustrating to have to wait or do things the long way, so if you’re really urgently needing something, we have found 5 of the best hacks for you.
1. Stop waiting on the phone
Are you sick of the endless loop of automated messages you get whenever you try to call a business or government department? You’re definitely not alone!
Luckily, there are a few things you can try that might take you straight to a real person on the other end.
Try any one or more of the following tricks:
If all else fails, here’s the prompts to speak to an operator for the major banks and financial societies:
2. When you don’t have time to split the cheque
There’s an app called SplitWise which makes going out to dinner with friends or family easy by making sure no one pays more than they need to.
3. Thaw butter with a cheese grater
Thawing butter can take a while and even rip up your bread, but a simple cheese grater will solve this problem. Grate some cold butter over your bread and enjoy!
4. Colour code your keys
Have trouble remembering which key is which? The trick is using nail polish. It sticks to keys but make sure to only paint on the top part of the key.
5. Brush your teeth in the shower
It sounds silly but combining these two tasks can save you a lot of time!