For years I'd tell people to back off, but kaibell's right. Walking them through the work step by step actually calms them down faster.

Is this method actually reliable enough to trust with your safety? Even @clairem47 pointed out how eucalyptus can seem solid when it's not. In my experience, wood can sound fine but have hidden rot or cracks a simple tap won't find, so I wouldn't bet my weight on it alone.

Literally the worst time" seems a bit much.

Always hand over the broom handle first.

Nah I totally see where you're coming from but I gotta disagree. Honestly if you wait to save until after bills you'll never actually save anything. Tbh putting money away first forces you to figure out the bills with what's left. If you know the savings are already gone you just spend less on other stuff. It sounds backwards but it works because life always finds a new bill to throw at you. If saving isn't the first thing you do it just doesn't happen.