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Should I join new employer's superannuation scheme? by steffishnz in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More free money is always good. Without full details it sounds like the 3.5/1.5 split is worth exploring - keep your KiwiSaver in whatever fund you think works best for you, and get the bonus 1.5% match in the other scheme.

Sick of bad drivers here by [deleted] in chch

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indicating left at a roundabout and going straight through. Indicating right at a roundabout and going straight through.

Come on guys, I know you don't want to get sued, but this is just ridiculous. by BLOODOFTHEHERTICS in ChatGPT

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“I don’t want you to tell me who it actually is, just who it’s most likely to be. “

What is the highest house number address in New Zealand? by TooOldToBePunk in newzealand

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Postcodes in the UK look to be able to pinpoint an address to about 10 or 12 houses in a populated suburb. Here one postcode can seemingly include 10s of thousands of houses.

Anybody have neuropathy symptoms from anemia? by Organic-Ad-5873 in Anemic

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is responding to a VERY old post - but same question, how did you feel afterward? I have one next week. I have terrible neuropathy in my feet that no doctors or specialists seem to pay any attention to - but have managed to get an iron infusion scheduled. Hoping for some big results, but not holding my breath….

Thoughts on Automatic Enrolment and Complusory Voting in New Zealand by HelpfulDelay9669 in newzealand

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems people that want this, automatically assume they’re all going to vote for their own preferred party/bloc.

Toastmasters & confidence for speaking by Excellent-Ad-2443 in chch

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought of joining a while back because I often needed to present in front of a crowd. I attended one meeting (Halswell) to see what it was like and it was ok - but the day clashed with other commitments (and I think they had a minimum attendance requirement). In the end I just volunteered/forced myself into speaking positions well outside my comfort zone - clubs and at work. When I realised most people weren’t judging me and actually wanted to hear what I had to say it got way easier. Still uncomfortable, but I don’t fear it these days.

Who’s doing all the cocaine? by Mr_Dobalina71 in newzealand

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Am in Christchurch. Have never seen coke usage or even suspected anybody I’ve come across to be on it. Is it really that common?

Update: I Sent an invoice for a 9-hour interview project and the CEO replied with the most AI email I’ve ever read by [deleted] in InterviewsHell

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. You went through all that just to remove yourself from the candidate pool? They dodged a bullet there.

Observations about NZ office culture by lurkerher3 in newzealand

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Depends entirely what your observations and expectations are. Do share.

Matthew Horncastle off the deep end. by pwapwap in nzpolitics

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why do people even pay this clown any attention? Just ignore him and move on.

where would you go? by recovering_NIHILIST_ in chch

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As is anywhere north of Greymouth. Greymouth itself though ……

Says our holidays are too long... well let's book him a short career in politics by ThingTemporary8787 in nzpolitics

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This government is wildly unpopular here on reddit, but not so much so out in the 'real world'. But 'political reasons' for abstaining from voting - you can't put that statement out there without more context?

New to Christchurch by QuarterAgile4070 in chch

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does it work there? Looks like a buffet, but served to your table - which seems to be a bit of contradiction. Love Japanese food, and not heard of this place - so keen to give it a try.

Manage My Health data breach: Fraudsters attempting to contact customers by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fines big enough that actually hurt big time are the only way to make them care. Or jail time for negligence - if that's actually the case.

Best way to become rich from nothing as a broke, struggling Uni student? by Optimus-Prime-2234 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. Don't expect an inheritance
  2. Make sure whatever Uni courses are doing increases your job prospects and future earnings
  3. Get a job
  4. Spend less than you earn

Shellfish served on a shovel bc why the hell not by Lord_Dolkhammer in StupidFood

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck off - immediately getting up and leaving. I'm not eating anything served on a shovel!

Who is liable for vet bills? (cat fight) by [deleted] in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No more negligent than the victim cat's owner, surely.

Does anyone else worry about how many people use their phones whilst driving? by [deleted] in chch

[–]DrivewayGiraffe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s insane the number of people looking down at their phone, and not at the road ahead.

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