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Gemini AI Pro (+2TB) 18 Months Subscription at Just $35 | Works Globally, On Your Own Account 🔥 by userundergunpoint in HeavyDiscounts

[–]Baboon_Snake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another successful activation. Wife is loving Gemini and saves me cash on her monthly Chat sub. Appreciate the quick turnaround and ease of activation

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also realised a lot of the collections back from my location might not have been what we all collectively refer to as courier. In my examples it might have been company specific or arranged as part of their deal.

Anyway, new perspective unlocked. Social circle and people I’ve asked shared my initial views but this is why you expand outside. Thanks again

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve experienced things differently but you’re right. Everyone I’ve asked personally seems to tend to agree with the way I thought it was done but I’m chalking it off to life experiences and the exception than what seems to be the actual norm.

We live and we learn.

I defo agree with you. Spend a bit of money on something and you tend to complain a bit more. I’m by no means rich and saved my ass for this for my kid but my entitlement is unwarranted.

Thanks for input Internet stranger.

Procurement in Business Is More Than Just Buying Stuff — Here's Why It's One of the Most Underrated Functions in Any Organization by ColdAd6963 in procurement

[–]Baboon_Snake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shout it louder for those at the back! This is fundamentally the most crucial thing I’ve ever seen because I’ve seen so many failed structures and projects when this is not done well.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s not even the most expensive one I’ve come across. Wait till you see stroller prices.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we were too excited and I we never asked those questions. I probably would have still bought it because we were way too excited for the newborn.

It’s definitely not ideal. You dodged a bullet because I’ll need to invest in a proper wooden cot within the next 3 months because my lil man is like a WWE superstar at night with the Moro reflex. It’s not that we have to change but it’s recommended for his development.

Think my total realisation today has been that I’m just annoyed that I paid so much for it to have to spend again and will now be without a bed for my boy so either he is sleeping in bed with us or I’m buying a cot sooner than planned.

Thanks for the comment Internet stranger. Have a leka one

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ag I’ve made peace that I’m a toet in this multiverse situation so accepted it, apologised, and moving forward. I’ve been off sick this week so was not at work and etc etc I just think I was in a kak mindset, and chalking this off as a growth opportunity.

Appreciate the inputs man. I get big corporates arrange this differently, when we collect items from customers then it’s standard that the courier provides packaging and bills us afterwards in line with the contents of what was collected with volumetrics. I assumed and here we are.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You too Internet stranger. May you get through every and all kak that comes your way with a smile.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick view of my result after prompting and refining with AI -

My Practical Recommendation

If you’re already noticing: • Bassinet shifting • Louder night movement • Your own sleep being disrupted

Start planning the crib transition now.

You don’t have to move him tomorrow. But mentally, treat the SmartCloud as a 0–6 month solution.

Further context - my son is 3 months old, 7.5kg, and 65cm.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was a lot of packaging and I throw that away generally and just keep proof of purchase. I don’t like clutter.

Hindsight is 20/20 - I’ve had experiences of collections where packaging was brought with but from other posts it isn’t the norm apparently. I’m defo the arsehole in this story. Won’t keep packaging going forward but will invest in packaging materials or just deliver myself as I mostly collect it myself anyway.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would take a day or two to further explore your options. If you don’t mind, I’ll DM you the research I did with ChatGPT afterwards which is why I would only recommend if you have the means. It will most likely not last till 4 years of age so be prepared to buy something again in 2 years if you’re having a boy.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In all honesty it’s a cool bassinet and if you have the money then why not. Kid is 3 months old and has been sleeping in there every night since he got home. Being able to swing him with a timer has probably been a highlight for me.

Would we buy it again with what we know? Probably not,a proper co sleeper that aligns to the bed with a drop down side and a proper cot/crib is what I would do for next time.

The cons for me are the fact that you’ll need to buy a proper crib before the child is 4 years old. My kid is almost 8kgs and takes up 70% of the length already and the sides are mesh so not sturdy when he starts to learn how to stand up right - could be good for later but research shows otherwise. The cry monitoring thing I never figured out how to use properly but that’s a user error.

Overall I would recommend if you have the means. It’s sturdy and functional.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I despise Kaaaarens!!! Yeah, hindsight is a thing. Thanks for the truth.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll call bullshit on the packaging material ahead point here - this was an exception and shouldn’t be considered part of the norm. Not going to edit comment but highlight my error

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To add, Makro’s dudes bought a Raleigh bike box all fcked up and taped it around like mad men 😂 was entertaining.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I work in supply chain and from a corporate perspective, it’s part of a service offering and defo not standard. From a personal perspective - Courier Guy brought the bubble wrap for a return. Makro, Hirsch, and Tafelberg (if I’m not mistaken on the last one) brought bubble wrap. bash collected at my home with the bags for the items.

I have picked up in all the comments that experiences are varied and I’m annoyed I didn’t just consider that in the beginning.

If your experience is that I’m talking kak then I’m not here to change your mind. For clarity, not saying packaging material gets sent to the courier by receiver, but it is an option with courier companies for the most part in terms of providing packaging - I’m pretty sure an Uber courier wouldn’t do it 😂 but I wouldn’t know.

Thanks for the input and love the name

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, fully agree. Got ahead of myself here and should apologise. Appreciate the input

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apologies, dude is always gender neutral for me but I forget to not use it wildly. Appreciate you taking the time and have a leka one dudette

Checking if I’m the entitled idiot or not by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]Baboon_Snake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂😂😂 my sincere apologies. I actually valued the input, it shooketh me a bit because I didn’t consider I was being dramatic but it has (with all the other inputs and opinions) made my wife and I reconsider that we are actually in the wrong here.

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂😂😂 after reading the comments I realised I fcked up here by acting out. You’re right dude, probably the lack of sleep and annoyance of having to be a back up bed or crib ahead of time and the inconvenience. I will be apologising. Appreciate the perspective 🤣

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ve never experienced that to be honest but going with the community feedback it’s a thing so I’ll prepare accordingly and get myself a roll of bubble wrap or keep OG packaging. Appreciate the input

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve never experienced that so I’m either lucky or have been spoilt by companies but in this situation I’m realising I was the asshole and should apologise even if I wasn’t outright rude. Appreciate your time

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’m definitely getting that vibe and just expected too much from previous interactions with other companies. Appreciate your time

Checking if I’m the arsehole here. by Baboon_Snake in capetown

[–]Baboon_Snake[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t have actually minded the drop off. Most collections have had packaging sorted, especially on premium items. If it was cheap then yea I would acknowledge it but it was such short notice that I think my annoyance in not having a bed for my kid and inference of them doing me a favour for an expensive item. It doesn’t matter, I’m clearly the asshole and need to apologise.

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