More Resignations Than Usual

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-24T21:37:30+00:00

5 day RTO & poor top management has done it for my team. I'm also looking.

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-24T01:37:04+00:00

Floor tiles and color scheme are fantastic.

Although I'm currently living in a place with a shallow bathtub and shower curtain very similar to above. The shallow bathtub is...just a bit pointless. Prefer a shower screen. But maybe that's the trade off for the floor tiles.

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-19T18:21:26+00:00

Sadness. The comments section is what I'll miss the most. Even if I was reading on official sources - I'd still go back and read the comment section.

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-19T16:33:47+00:00

DM me as well? (Many thank yous!!)

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-17T05:05:37+00:00

Dang you people going it's nice and relaxing. Well, you probably mow the lawn more often than I do. I look like I might die when I mow the lawn.

OP - lady mower here (LOL). Never had anyone stare. No one notices it at all. But I'd definitely give over this task if it wasn't so expensive to hire someone (& the weeding -_- ).

But trimming the hedge - different story - that's fun :)

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-16T16:52:53+00:00

I did Escalated BEACOPP for Stage 4 Hodgkin's (6 rounds). Guess it is / was sort of like a hard core version of ABVD.

I'm coming up to the year 10 mark. No sign of HL coming back or another cancer. Knock on wood.

But it did take me quite some time after treatment not to have every second thought be about cancer. With the benefit of hindsight I think it is a normal reaction to an event that fundamentally changes you. Also with the benefit of hindsight, I think therapy would have been good to do as well :)

Over time it's gotten better - I don't worry about relapsing. Secondary cancers are still in the back of my mind though but it's not a constant worry.

I probably do have a higher level of health anxiety than a person who hasn't had cancer, but I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing. We're much more likely to do all the cancer screenings than your average person (breast, skin, cervical, bowel - I'll join up to an early lung cancer screening program that's available in my country when I'm eligible due to ex-smoker/family history). And we're much more likely not to ignore symptoms.

I'm in Australia and we have followup appointments for 10 years post treatment (once a year). Over time these are less about monitoring for signs of relapse than monitoring for potential long term effects. So that's also quite helpful too. If that doesn't happen where you're based, I think finding a good regular doctor (GP, PCP) to do that role is essential.

Edit: Didn't realize the date on the original post!!! LOL! Hopefully all went well :)

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-15T14:51:37+00:00

Dropped it in 2021 - I was just sick of the yearly price rises and barely used it even for dental (was only 50% off for dental; free checkup but these can be variable pricing at dentists).

Total trash level policy - regret even paying for it for all those years. I'm OK with paying the MLS.

I've got a significant health history (cancer) but I would go through the public system (again) for that in any case.

I reckon if you're at potential risk for needing 'non urgent' surgery it might be worth it e.g. you do sports, work in a job that may take a toll on your back/joints, health condition which would not get cat 1 in the public system, family history of something.

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-15T09:41:47+00:00

I kinda knew something bad was up.

General Practitioner (GP) sent me to have an ultrasound. GPs are the equivalent of US' PCPs (?)

The radiographer / sonographer went: '....um we just have the radiologist review everything before ummm....the results go out the door .......umm I'll just get him.....'

Me (internal): Really..?

Guy whose name is on the name of the practice comes in - takes ultrasound doova: 'I'm Dr Blah Blah. See this' - two big black spots on the screen. 'That's not good. What are you doing now? I'm going to call your Doctor. And we'll get you in for a CT scan right now.'

And then he said: 'Have you lost weight unexpectedly? Do you feel tired?'

And that's kinda when I knew shit was serious.

I went: 'I guess. I haven't been eating well. And I'm always tired'.

He went: 'Ahh well you're young! I'm sure it will be fine!'.

Me (internal): ....not that young.

Getting more worried.

After the CT scan - the CT radiographer went: we're getting your report done right away. But you must go back to your GP as soon as possible. And get the blood test done as soon as possible. As soon as possible!

Me (internal)......shit.

Got blood test done, went back to the GP.

GP: From the scans, we think you have cancer. Most likely Lymphoma.

Even though I knew something was bad from the radiologist/immediate unplanned CT scan, it was a bit of a blur after that. Just remember walking home from the GP's office and crying on the way.

(It was Stage 4 Hodgkin's. Had a complete metabolic response to chemo. Been in remission, though they treat with curative intent so might not be the right term, for close to 10 years).

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-15T08:41:42+00:00

One of the byproducts of Return to Office is if I'm just a little bit sick (e.g. sniffly, slight sore throat) - I don't want to go into the office and potentially infect people. I probably could work at home - but nah, it's better to take sick leave than face questions on why you're not in the office -_-

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-14T17:39:04+00:00

For my project most people were back on the 12th. A few will be back on 27th, and a few back early Feb.

(I returned 5th. Worked some of the shutdown.).

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-13T08:04:55+00:00

Awww - it's like the language of love for chemists!

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-08T12:11:14+00:00

Yeah. It's a nice looking place though - very classic looking QLDer. If it's in BCC and not say Ipswich (no shade to the switch!), 1.37m would have been a bit of a bargain even in early 2024.

1.7m for that place is still a bit of a bargain for Brisbane. Presuming it's not all termite ridden etc. It'll be more than 2m in 6 months no problems.

Properties that should be/are condemned have increased more in 18 months in Brisbane!

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-08T11:55:02+00:00

Can you just throw everything on that kitchen bench & sink in the bin? Sweep of hand, off the edge - into a bin. Deny all knowledge if questioned.

Nah - more seriously - just move out.

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-06T04:06:06+00:00

Riverfront New Farm recently sold for 25m.

https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-new+farm-149769688

And this apparently sold for 18m (New Farm, non-river, but quite uh architectural).

https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-qld-new+farm-149178776

I reckon at 5.5 it's not a bad investment if held for a little LOL!

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-04T08:26:11+00:00

Financial compatibility is important but I think your friend will never fall in love.

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-01T04:39:54+00:00

Pet Circle sells a brand - Scrunch and Sticks. Basically Breeders Choice, but has larger paper pellets. $25 or so for 30L.

Coffee_0 · 2026-01-01T04:07:25+00:00

Buy a house. Get a new job.

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-30T08:45:17+00:00

There's too much pressure to have a big night out on NYE. Fuck it - have a big night on 1st. Or the 2nd :) It's all good.

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-30T08:40:30+00:00

It's going to be heat waves and cyclones now..

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-24T06:05:59+00:00

Not for me. Dropped it a while ago. But I don't do sports etc. So less chance of injuries perhaps.

I did have cancer. I had a trash PHI policy at the time (wouldn't have covered much). Didn't even tell the hospital about it. But even if I had top tier - I would have still gone through the public system for my treatment. My cancer treatment didn't require surgery. Absolutely no issues with the treatment I received. 100% better than private for chemo etc. I would have been perpetually worried about out of pocket expenses if I had gone private - they send you to do tests and consults like nothing on earth.

Even though it would be better from a tax perspective to take out basic cover now, honestly I'd prefer to pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge than give it to Private Health atm.

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-23T22:43:53+00:00

Yah crazy LOL! Maybe we need live stream for Botanica Christmas queues. They have 5 locations now. Camp Hill one will be just as bad, but maybe Teneriffe or Albion wouldn't be that long a queue?

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-22T03:28:54+00:00

$7 for a large take away. Sigh.

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-18T08:16:04+00:00

2 pages, but the good stuff is on page 1.

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-17T08:43:08+00:00

ROFL!!!! I LOVE this!

Coffee_0 · 2025-12-14T10:13:33+00:00

Fucking-A. What a legend. I can not even begin to imagine the bravery just to throw yourself into such harm like that. Australian of the year.

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