The largest single grouping of NSC users are miserable gits* - official

[Goldstone1976]

* Probably.

Those aged 45 to 59 reported the lowest levels of life satisfaction, with men on average less satisfied than women.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35471624

Given the age ranges that the ONS used, it's likely that more NSC users fit into that group than any other (??), making the title true. (ish)

We're a bunch of miserable B'stards...

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Yep pretty much. However, I am unerringly optimistic when it comes to the Albion!

 

[KZNSeagull]

About the age that you realise that you have not done much with your life, you have been working in a job you really hate, you cannot retire when you thought because your pension hasn't performed well enough, your wife is menopausal and your kids are bleeding you dry.

Other than that, life is grand.

 

[Jack Straw]

Only another week then, and I'll be as happy as a pig in poo!

 

[ringmerseagulltoo]

I am firmly of the opinion that being a pessimist is by far the best philosophy. An optimist is perpetually being disappointed, for a pessimist, life is full of wonderful surprises.

 

[BBassic]

I've been a grumpy old ******* since the age of 19. I'm 30 now and showing no sign of cheering up.

 

[studio150]

* Probably.

Those aged 45 to 59 reported the lowest levels of life satisfaction, with men on average less satisfied than women.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35471624

Given the age ranges that the ONS used, it's likely that more NSC users fit into that group than any other (??), making the title true. (ish)

We're a bunch of miserable B'stards...

Can you please get the facts correct, it is the age group 50-54 that had the lowest score, and in fact the banding 45-49 scored lower than 55-59.

Therefore if the highest NSC banding is 55-59 they are past the worst and on an upward trend

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Can you please get the facts correct, it is the age group 50-54 that had the lowest score, and in fact the banding 45-49 scored lower than 55-59.

Therefore if the highest NSC banding is 55-59 they are past the worst and on an upward trend

No, it doesn't work like that. The over 59s remember the 60s and the total football experience just gets sh*ttier!

 

[Diego Napier]

I am firmly of the opinion that being a pessimist is by far the best philosophy. An optimist is perpetually being disappointed, for a pessimist, life is full of wonderful surprises.

or rather, an optimist quickly forgets life's little disappointments and gains most satisfaction from looking forward; a pessimist prefers to look back and remember all those disappointments, deriving great satisfaction from the self congratulatory "told you so's".

 

[Dave the OAP]

Blimey....I am extremely happy with my life at the moment. Never been better actually.

My footy attitude is seriously grumpy old git though

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I am firmly of the opinion that being a pessimist is by far the best philosophy. An optimist is perpetually being disappointed, for a pessimist, life is full of wonderful surprises.

Hmmm . . . . that was the philosophy of an ex of mine. Except the wonderful surprises were mostly silver linings uderneath clouds, and soon all she could see was the cloud.

I'm in that age demographic, and I remind myself its great to be alive, and take pleasure in what I can. Optimist, in fact

 

[JC Footy Genius]

In other news the Pope confirmed as Catholic - official

 

[Chicken Run]

I can confirm Hants Seagull is miserable in real life.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Amazingly i am a bit negative and grumpy in real life,i just manage to keep the upbeat and positive persona for the Albion and this board!

 

[dazzer6666]

About the age that you realise that you have not done much with your life, you have been working in a job you really hate, you cannot retire when you thought because your pension hasn't performed well enough, your wife is menopausal and your kids are bleeding you dry.

Other than that, life is grand.

Or.............your kids are (almost) grown up, mortgage paid off, reached a stage where you've long since realised whilst work is important, it's not life and death so you don't get stressed about it any more and enjoy it more as a result, have a decent work/life balance, have enough time to fit in most of the things you want to do, comfortable in your long term marriage/relationship and generally happy with your lot (could always be better of course, but count your blessings).

 

[penny's harmonica]

I don't understand happy people. Are they not aware of the facts?

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

* Probably.

Those aged 45 to 59 reported the lowest levels of life satisfaction, with men on average less satisfied than women.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35471624

Given the age ranges that the ONS used, it's likely that more NSC users fit into that group than any other (??), making the title true. (ish)

We're a bunch of miserable B'stards...

I am currently a miserable fecker - but in five months time I will be a happy fecker - reaching the age of sixty

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

So is that why this board, especially the ***official match day thread*** is full of miserable moaning and negativity despite the position the club is in both on and off the pitch compared to the last 115 years or so.

 

[The Modfather]

About the age that you realise that you have not done much with your life, you have been working in a job you really hate, you cannot retire when you thought because your pension hasn't performed well enough, your wife is menopausal and your kids are bleeding you dry.

Other than that, life is grand.

That sums it up perfectly

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

About the age that you realise that you have not done much with your life, you have been working in a job you really hate, you cannot retire when you thought because your pension hasn't performed well enough, your wife is menopausal and your kids are bleeding you dry.

Other than that, life is grand.

Do you know my wife and kids