Photograph everything before you open it. Ten seconds, settles most disputes. How long have you been on the UK?

Ask for the longer appointment slot. Ten minutes is not enough for a complex history and pretending otherwise wastes both your time. How long have you…

Small wins count. Walking to the mailbox is a data point.

Test one thing at a time. It feels slower and it is the only way to learn anything.

This is the correct amount of effort for a thread like this.

This is the correct amount of effort for a thread like this.

It gets smaller. Not easy, smaller. That distinction kept me going.

Bring a list. Embarrassment makes everyone forget things, including you.