How Much You Could Save by Pooping at Work

Ha, yeah that also seemed pretty high to me too (as an American) but I would be really curious what the average really is

It is not a safe assumption. A properly installed toilet may need a new float valve every few years, but these are simple to install.

It is not a safe assumption. A properly installed toilet may need a new float valve every few years, but these are simple to install. I lived in a house for about seven years where we never called in a plumber.

Note that I say "properly installed". The world is full of builders and contractors who will fail to install them properly. But then it doesn't matter whether you go to work or stay home.

I've never needed a plumber in 20 years, and before that I can't recall my parents ever needing a plumber, either.

Should I buy a lottery ticket?

I precept students at work.

One of my Day1 line items is “if you have to go to the bathroom, just go. You don’t need to tell me.”

Which is right up there with:

“Don’t hurt yourself trying to get here on time.”

And maybe a sarcastic: “Don’t worry, your work/projects will still be here when you return” if I size them up as being appropriate for that.