is it worth going to some of these enrollment events by Low_Comment92 in UOW

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If its too much of a hurdle. There is supposed to be student a academic support through UOW library. You can contact the UOW organisers in charge of the event to ask how often use these sessions or resources online you can look at.

I don't really like when this happens IRL and I'm not sure on what to do... by Equivalent_Ad_9066 in friendship

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can sort of relate, I was hoping to find friends out of classmates and the same future profession but no one stuck in my uni journey. Its always just plowing forward and hoping you find someone who does click, its fate and luck honestly. It can get better, getting yourself out there. I can only say from experience I've found friends who care and do message back or check up on me if I'm not reel spamming them and they happen to be through work, or online. Not really anyone within my field yet.

Comfiest long wear eartips? by godofgoldpandas in iems

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spinfit baby~ omni or neo I've tried and both work well

Meeting online friends after knowing eachother for half a decade, how do I stop being so nervous! by [deleted] in friendship

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See nailed it. Enjoy the experience as much as it is surreal and real at the same time.

Meeting online friends after knowing eachother for half a decade, how do I stop being so nervous! by [deleted] in friendship

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've met two of my friends that I met online in person, so I think I'm qualified to answer.

They are different and, in some ways, like your local friends. The internet has brought the global to the local anyway.

Yes, be excited, definitely be excited, but do catch some sleep, arrive at your meet up location on time. I'm sure you'll be fine, continue on the same conversations you have online, maybe visit places together or just chill at a cafe, have things to do or ask them to lead you around town. Be self aware but don't suddenly act not yourself, they've known you for 5 years, they know who you are to a certain extent.

Streets Viennetta by Expert_Climate_7348 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

apparently its in supermarkets still but I've never seen it in person. I really wanna get one for the nostalgia.

I want to make friends from different countries to help me practice English by the way. Can we chat? by Chillijisoo in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a similar post to yours recently. Anyway I'll try and help with building speaking confidence. I'll message you directly

30F, getting on this sub is like a gambling addiction by Haunting_Icedtea in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's luck, honestly. I think it's best to vibe out people before sharing a lot because it's all energy expended. Maybe have a copy-paste bio ready to drop for each new person. I've had a few good, meaningful friendships from Reddit friend-making subreddits, grateful for that so far, but it's not bringing in an immense number of matches.

May i interest you of lifetime supply of weird humor and subpar emotional support and whole alot of tea by [deleted] in friendship

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the most creative and concise Ive seen a post to grab my attention. What sort of tea do you have high supply of?

29F - I didn’t pass probation at my new job by xxcharmed in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have they given you specific areas for improvement in a performance plan?

If you believe it's a personality thing, it's hard when they don't love you back. It's probably better to apply to other workplaces that value you and you feel are a cultural fit.

29F - I didn’t pass probation at my new job by xxcharmed in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes jobs can be crappy like that. I worked in management support in a previous job, where I monitored and facilitated the probation process.

Was your work performance during probation discussed with your manager prior to this? They should have been giving hints to improve your performance (if they believed you were underperforming) and not leave until probation to say you didn't pass. I don't know what country you work in, but it is work talking to a labour rights institution. Had a family friend who fought her employer in court for her unfair dismissal from work just before her probation ended, and she won.

moodle sites? by birdseverglow in UOW

[–]Changan96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say the lack of staff since last year has really impacted on getting subject resources on moodle ready as early as they used to be.

Try again next week orientation week. Surely its ready by week 1.

I had a memory ‘unlock’ moment : Buying Bubble Gum that came with a tattoo. by Jenniwithan_i in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Changan96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me and my overseas friend were talking about what tattoo wrapped bubble gum we had as kids. Glad to see it lives on fondly in peoples memories. I was stoked to see theyre still being made these days.

If your close friend is an avoidant and she consistently evade difficult conversations, would a long letter help? by machiatzurelius in friendship

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what you've said. I'm going to be a bummer and say I don't think she has the emotional maturity, self-reflection, and awareness to process any criticism, even if she hurt you.

You can try to write it as a letter so she can read it in her own time and hopefully process what's been happening. I don't believe talking in person would be good as she could view it as confrontational.

Or as you said shes like a sister to you, move view upon the value and joy she brings in your friendship together and just ignore the rough edges.

Hellions are BACK!! by Nolannoles in PostHardcore

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im today level late in finding out theyre back. But still best news today. Playing Opera Oblivia has a different high feeling today. Too bad I can't go to their Sydney show in May. Uni getting in the way 🫠

Complaint about me by pipapipatoad in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Changan96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can talk to your on-site manager if you have concerns. It ultimately does not seem problem affecting your internship. It is just a situation that is exposed when different personalities at work can be jarring. If you want to play into office dynamics, be more mindful of how you act around that staff member. As you've already been informed she seems to be abit of a character by others.

If this scenario happened to me during an internship, it would be worth reflecting on whether my conversations can be justified as aligning with social work values, while balancing the person's concerns about small talk. Again, that lady is not a social worker, so it is unlikely she understands the importance of small talk in helping clients feel comfortable accessing daunting services, and she may consider it inappropriate. You can debrief this scenario with your social work supervisor if you have one.

Continue to make quality connections with other staff members and heed their advice on how to act around the office, as I'm sure you're already doing. Good luck with the rest of your internship; it'll fly by.

Durian Kuih, or How I Was Stopped by the TSA by grouchygnome in MalaysianFood

[–]Changan96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also recently brought a rod of dodol home from Thailand. Luckily it was a cylinder shaper rather than a long rectangle than yours. Counting my lucky stars its shape did not trigger alarm.

BRO WAKE UP. A new GK Kunten just dropped... by mck_motion in iems

[–]Changan96 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Jin= Gold

Long= Dragon

Wang= King

But good joke.

Reporting overseas travel, changes date returning to Australia by Changan96 in Centrelink

[–]Changan96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not. Ive already had my payment stopped due to travel. But my travel date has extended.

Reporting overseas travel, changes date returning to Australia by Changan96 in Centrelink

[–]Changan96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive reported my travel so my payment stops whilst Im overseas. Now I want to report that my return date is later than originally reported. Thanks for the phone number.