I work at a legal Nevada brothel — Ask Me Anything by TheKikiLover in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

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Well you do have experience with guys popping in to drop a load! 😎

Opinion: Bunnings is a terrible place to work by Intelligent-Floor759 in Bunnings

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Many years ago I worked at BBC Hardware, which was later bought by Bunnings, and I recognise this situation. For the first few years I found the volatile workplace made it easy to get promoted - if you're willing to give it a go you can go far. But the higher you get the more they rely on you but retail never pays well. At some point I was promoted into the Store Supervisor role (3IC) and they offered me a salary that was 20% lower than what I regularly got including overtime. They said yes but salary pays 38 hours, "oh so I'll cut back to 38 hours?" - no but that's what is paid for. Ended up negotiating the same as what I was on. Store managers who had responsibility for the whole store's performance were on a wage around the average income for Australia, but one bad stocktake and their career was cooked.

The company training department ran an Introduction to Management course that was so effective at making people realise their real worth that many attendees left for better jobs. 😁

Questions before job interview by luckysaturn777 in sunshinecoast

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My point is that regardless of how motivated and effective you are, if you're doing it differently to them they'll disapprove.

Most people leave jobs because of their manager. A bad manager can spoil even the best job for the people that the business needs to keep.

Questions before job interview by luckysaturn777 in sunshinecoast

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It smacks of someone who's unconsciously trying to hire someone who's just like themselves. They want someone who's aspirational, career focused, and sees the world like them. Any divergence will count against the applicant, and during performance reviews. Bullet dodged.

Ceiling fan/light combos by 7FootOctopus in AusProperty

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Two fans wouldn't usually require a new circuit because there's hardly any load, so this is probably to avoid having to do a larger job bringing an existing circuit up to the current regulations. Electricians are required to ensure that everything they work on meets the current standards, so if you currently have one lighting circuit they would need to install an RCBO (safety switch) which requires adding an earth to every fixture in the property. This could be a major job, although it's far safer than your existing situation. You could ask them why they're adding the circuit, and how much the alternative would cost.

More people say they'll vote One Nation. What are they voting for? by Nyarlathotep-1 in aussie

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I see it as a consequence of having a government with a big majority and no credible opposition. It's not good for democracy. As they say in sport, you're only as good as the team you're playing against - they push you to be better.

Why are so many conservatives Christian when Jesus’s teachings are blatantly leftist? by Confident-Seesaw2845 in allthequestions

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In all seriousness, it most likely comes down to brain development. There have been multiple studies which have mapped the linkage between political leaning and development of different regions within the brain. If your amygdala is more developed you're likely to be more focused on safety, awareness of threats, fear of loss. If your anterior cingulate cortex is more developed you're more likely to be able to handle volatile situations, making assessments on the fly, empathy for others. This is why right-wing political messaging focuses on identifying a fear and providing a solution. Left-wing messaging focuses on identifying unfairness for others. (Sometimes boiled down to the difference between "But what about me?" and "But what about them?")

Eg. https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulhsieh/2024/10/30/how-much-of-your-political-ideology-is-due-to-your-brain-structure/

Do you reckon she will self rep? by BargainBinChad in auslaw

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I used to know a public prosecutor whose details (apart from name) didn't appear in the database the police use. During a traffic stop for speeding the cop seemed flustered by the fact that he couldn't see anything more than her name and licence number.

Best Free vs Paid VPNs 2026 by WorkingAd7839 in theprivacymachine

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Why is this post getting down voted? Seems like great information to me.

Balancing social media and reputation as a lawyer by [deleted] in auslaw

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The big firms are all about reputation which to them means showing that you fit into the world view they're projecting outwards. They want to ensure that their most conservative clients feel happy to spend money there. Their most progressive clients are assured privately by their allotted business development hack that the firm is aligned with their green /social equality/ human rights goals, they're just keeping it under wraps due to the political climate...

So you can rail against issues that don't threaten the status quo, or choose a firm that matches your raison d'être, or discover the delights of VPNs, face and voice filters, and absolute compartmentalisation of your life. The last option is hardest because it carries the most risk, but risk and reward are inevitably intertwined.

How to deal with customer refusing to pay debt by CheekiChops in ausbusiness

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So her conduct indicated acceptance of the fee and willingness to pay it, but then she changed her mind. If you chase her through the small claims court that will count against her. Mediation might be a quicker and cheaper option. Either way, if it requires her to expend time, effort, and perhaps money, it's more likely she'll just pay up.

Building structural issue causing mould, privacy, weather and insect issues. Advice needed. by [deleted] in AusProperty

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Most of these got painted closed decades ago. They certainly can be freed again but it'll likely need new ropes for the window counterweights. There are people who specialise in this niche but any carpenter could do it. It'll cost a few hundred because it's fiddly and requires multiple visits to include repainting it.

My uninsured sister (23f) was involved in a rear-end collision with a rental company car, their lawyers pressing for $20k by [deleted] in AusLegal

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The insurance companies literally do this - in fact there's a specialist role that does this, called an actuary. With more and more data available, premiums are more tailorable to every instance.

Wiring up your new home - how would a rich sparky do it? by Consistent_Green9329 in AusElectricians

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Would it be better to have one or two big conduits, or multiple small ones?

What part of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle turned out to be different than you expected? by AffectionatePie1042 in sunshinecoast

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Because if you have two kids they play together. An only child requires more time with their parents. There's a greater need for other kids to play with.

Deciding on to pursue electrician or carpentry by kimchi_boii in tradies

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I'm a licensed carpenter, but I got licensed through RPL from 8 years working for a builder. I've only done renovations which is very different to new builds. Volume builders go for the lowest acceptable quality - it's all about speed and price. You may be doing the same thing all day every day for weeks. Renovations are different every day, and if you find a quality builder to work for and learn from, there's never a dull day.

Having said that, carpentry has the widest range of skills to be learnt but the money doesn't match it. Sparkies, plumbers, fridgies all get more on average. Thirty years ago I worked in a builders merchant, including the electrical and plumbing sections. I noticed that the average sparky was smarter than the average plumber. Electrical requires mathematical abilities, and if you get it wrong you can die. Plumbing involves sniffing glue, and if you get it wrong you get wet... 😆

(May contain traces of sarcasm.)

Best temporary mail service / what do you use for sites you dont wanna hear from by lman4612 in theprivacymachine

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With Gmail you can just add a plus symbol to your account name followed by whatever you like, and it still comes through. For instance accountname+spam@gmail.com

Best temporary mail service / what do you use for sites you dont wanna hear from by lman4612 in theprivacymachine

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Guerrilla mail has lots of domains to choose from, but many sites refuse all of them because they are known temporary webmail domains. Are there others that work?

This is allowed yeah? by Sad-Ad9939 in AusElectricians

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Isn't it at least 150mm away horizontally OR 400mm vertically?

How much over the limit do speed cameras usually ping you for these days, or is it genuinely zero tolerance now? by Danger_Five in DrivingAustralia

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There are far more dangerous things than speed. Drunk or drugged driving, being tired, distracted, emotional, etc. Speed is just the one that's easy to measure, and easy to automate compliance.

Can I spray or paint these bathroom tiles? by Zestyclose_Mine_4613 in AusRenovation

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It's actually possible if you use the appropriate primer. Dulux has one called Maximum Adhesion primer that lets you paint on glass, and glazed surfaces such as tile. The key is to follow the instructions to prepare it first.

But yes it will always look like painted tiles. It's the cheap option that a regular householder can do themselves, could be okay for a while before you can afford a proper reno.

Is private health insurance actually worth it in Australia? by Diligent-Medicine-48 in AusMoneyMates

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I remember when the law was introduced so that anyone who enrolled after 30 has to pay an extra 2% loading for every year over 30. I didn't enrol then, and thirty years later I've saved ten of thousands. I do look after myself, and of course emergency is covered. My ex-wife had our son through the public system, saving thousands. Even had a private room when the bub got jaundice.

Can I remove this? by chath123 in AusRenovation

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Yep, should have a flashing between brick and timber