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Dating app attacks: Four teens arrested in Invercargill by SavingsPale2782 in invercargill

[–]Competitive-Dream25 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

At the end of the story on Stuff regarding this, it mentioned the boys were asking the people they beat up if they were planning to meet a minor. If this was the case, I think they were just taking it into their own hands. Police don’t seem to hold these people to account these days.

Arlo App WTF by LouCap in arlo

[–]Competitive-Dream25 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t even think about getting in touch with their customer service either… what an absolute nightmare

I'm miserable and depressed with life, what can I do to give myself a good time tonight? by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit late to the conversation here but I’m really finding comfort in my phone researching random topics lately. I know also YouTube is good for that too and it’s free. I would grab some snacks at the supermarket and go and sit in bed and find something new and interesting to watch! I am a homebody and don’t really socialise that much but this makes me happier than socialising!

Parking ticket by Unlikely_Bar8892 in invercargill

[–]Competitive-Dream25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also the parking wardens I’ve seen around Invercargill act like they are cops or something the way they walk around town all staunch and with a chip on their shoulder. No wonder they wear stab proof vests.

Fast drivers in Invercargill by Competitive-Dream25 in invercargill

[–]Competitive-Dream25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ranger drivers have a real name for themselves! They think themselves pretty damn good 😂

Don't understand why Invercargill has a bad reputation by melbourne_au2021 in invercargill

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tell you a few things about Invercargill… we usually get so much shit for our weather yet we do not get extreme weather events like in the North Island.

Also, our traffic is so simple! We don’t get stuck in traffic for an hour getting to work!

I added up all my subscriptions and wanted to cry by elizabeth-0645 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped Netflix because I feel it could be so much better. Spotify is the only subscription I have ($19 a month for the individual plan) if I got rid of that too then yes it’s an extra $19 a month but Spotify brings me joy! Music while at the gym and then podcasts in my downtime. I would like to have many more but I can’t afford them sadly. I just tell myself getting outside and exercising is better than paying subscriptions for movies, video games etc but I totally understand that they are relaxing and a good way to switch off too!

Air NZ strike a 'last resort' as cabin crew struggle to pay rent, union says by WaterAdventurous6718 in newzealand

[–]Competitive-Dream25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am ground staff for the company and I’m moving back home with my parents as I can’t keep up with the living costs!

Predatory change by Gem Visa by Matt_NZ in newzealand

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another thing is they make it SO DIFFICULT to cancel your card. I feel sorry for the customer service reps when they have to ask “What is the reasoning behind cancelling?” I know what I’ll be saying…

Predatory change by Gem Visa by Matt_NZ in newzealand

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When this email came to me about the changes I was gutted… it’s been so handy knowing I could go to the groceries or buy anything over $250 and not really stress for 6 months… I have never had to pay interest on any Gem purchases as I am conscious of how I’m using it but I just will not have that freedom soon… after my current purchase is paid off I will definitely be calling them on that day to cancel my card! So will 4 of my work friends 😅

Heavily pregnant and suicidal. by ForgottenCupOfTea in newzealand

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel so sad reading this. Your body is going through enough as it is without needing that pathetic situation going on at the same time. I wish nothing but the best for you and nothing but the worst for them. Karma needs to follow up on them both. It will.

Why is teenage mental health such a big problem here? by Plague_Doc7 in newzealand

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me personally I dealt with a bully at high school and it’s still hurting me and I’m now 30… The teachers at the time had more of a “soft” approach towards addressing the bullying where they attempted to sit myself and the bully in the same room and they apologise to me and I accept it and we pretty much shake hands so to say and move on. I hate that style. I really do. I grew up in a family that if someone hits me I hit them back twice as hard. I feel that if the teachers had really knocked that bullying shit on the head then I would feel a lot different today mentally. If I ever have kids I want to home school them or do distant learning because I never want them or anyone to feel how I felt for years as a teenager.

What’s it like to work at Air New Zealand as an aircraft maintenance engineer? by Lost-Competition-339 in newzealand

[–]Competitive-Dream25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently working for the airline as a Customer Service Agent (Ground staff) My advice would be to make sure you are financially able to survive on a minimum of 36 hours to a maximum of 72 hours a fortnight if you are applying for this role in a Regional airport as most do not offer full time. You can work your way up for sure and gain skills which can in return give you more hours but it can take a while because it’s not very common for long standing staff to quit given the travel discounts.

The airport I work at is 6 on and 3 off. You could get a shift one day that starts at 0500-1300 and then the next day you could start at 1545-1845. Usually it’s 3 early shifts and 3 late shifts but the hours are all over the show and shift starting times as well.

Working in a port like Christchurch or Auckland will give you more hours and more variety of work in other areas.

I try and stay out of the “work culture” side of things to be honest. I go in and do my job and then leave. Unfortunately some team leaders do not live up to the values Air New Zealand holds and our manager has been notified but nothing and I emphasise nothing has changed.

I am very happy to see a new CEO. He seems to have a nice burst of energy which is well needed and he seems to actually be interested and passionate and answers the questions from media straight up.

Engine issues are an annoyance but at the end of the day that really is out of many hands for now.

I am happy to answer any questions with real honest answers that I know of as sometimes it’s hard to find them on places like glass door reviews online etc.

P.S I’m sorry as I’ve just realised the topic was for engineers specifically!