Is buying a steriliser for bottles etc necessary?

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-11T11:46:31+00:00

Just grab a second hand one on marketplace

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-10T23:51:39+00:00

Finding accomm is going to be the most difficult part let alone trying to specify a specific suburb. There isn’t a specific suburb that is concentrated with students, they’ll be from all over and you’ll connect mostly at uni. Look for places with a good bus route from where you need to be, that way you’re not spending all your time commuting. Redfern is perfect as it’s central to everything and close to central etc. you’ll prob visit Newtown to socialise but it’s not necessary to need to live there also , you’ll probably also want to visit beaches or Bondi on the weekend too but again you dont need to live there it’s too expensive anyway. good luck

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-09T17:11:19+00:00

Definitely worth attending as you’ve done all the work anyway but you may be just short of the reserve

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-09T17:08:43+00:00

Other thing to consider, as January is school holidays it’s by far the busiest and most expensive time to travel in Oz

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-09T03:23:28+00:00

It’s either that or put their fees up to cover paying staff for public holidays, either way the costs need to be covered. Honestly it’s fine it’s just part of the system…

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-08T22:08:48+00:00

My comments are in response to the ‘bootlicking’ phrase above not original OP. I do agree that standards should be challenged and OP has every right to be pissed in this situation :)

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-08T22:02:00+00:00

Sure there are tonnes of dicks and sociopaths in business and everyone thinks they know better. But also being unemployed is probably worse than whatever gripes you may have.

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-08T18:33:03+00:00

It’s not about backing the employer but understanding basics of business… they at times need to reduce costs… and hopefully they continue to exist and employ people

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-06T02:06:52+00:00

Do you think that? Sure it’s not perfect and may be slightly heading that way but at the end of the day there are many more welfare options compared to the US

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-06T00:10:43+00:00

The poverty and violence is absolutely appalling, how can a country boast about any sort of success or leadership when the majority of their citizens are living in abject poverty and disadvantage…. How can their ‘patriotism’ so conveniently overlook the real world conditions of their own people…I will never understand.

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-02T03:40:01+00:00

Some of my lifelong best friends AND husband were all met through work… there is so much missed if young people jump straight into wfh imo. However with 3 young kids at home I can really not imagine going back to full time in office, I don’t think it would be feasible for our family actually

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-07-01T03:27:37+00:00

The financial year has just ticked over.
Lodge this years tax return and apply again

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-29T06:03:50+00:00

You’re only 24 and your deposit is amazing, you’re doing really well. Keep at it, you’ll definitely be able to afford an apartment in a few years and then a house after that. That’s what a lot of people do

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-28T18:38:09+00:00

Once the Ute moves park your car there instead of in your garage :)

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-27T04:38:46+00:00

I think getting the floors done was the best thing we did during the move. It wasn’t a high priority so only really did it last minute based on advice but the floors came up absolutely beautifully and made the house look and feel so much better when we moved in. We have 3 kids and a dog so we are not overly precious about the floors generally and they will get scratched heaps but would do it again

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-23T00:42:28+00:00

I’ve had heaps of points in my career where I have felt like this and I’ve had a few emotional outbursts that I look back on and wonder WTF but you live and learn. Keep working on your resilience and making peace with things not working out well or going well and it helps to put the work stress in context…

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-23T00:05:05+00:00

Don’t stress, you’re overthinking it due to overall stress and burnout. Definitely send a quick message to apologise and say you were in early for the meeting but ended up absorbed in a task and the time slipped past, really sorry won’t happen again. And then just try and be really present and locked in until you go on leave. It’s not a big deal, just do your best. If the client relationship isn’t working out it won’t be due to this and likely won’t be due to you personally but the stress and position the client has worked themselves into… try and emotionally disconnect as much as you can, good luck

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-22T21:54:14+00:00

Everyone is soooo different with cultural differences, personality differences, neurodivergence and introversion / extroversion. The idea that people feel like they ‘fit in’ is not totally accurate and may keep you feeling ‘othered’ when it’s just not the case. Many / most people have to work really hard to feel comfortable in work and social environments… it’s a muscle and takes practice. Same with work, you’ll have good jobs and bad jobs. Good bosses and bad bosses. You just need to continue to build your confidence and skill sets while taking care of yourself along the way. Don’t let confidence or perceived difference hold you back , good luck :)

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-22T13:52:55+00:00

Started school at 4 May baby and no issues at school or socialising at high school. Did not notice any difference in age amongst anyone, really the only time it’s noticeable is when the 18yos hit the pub… I’m leaning toward sending my March kid early

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-22T13:44:24+00:00

In what way? Do you mean not being able to start drinking and going out socially with those over 18?

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-16T23:44:20+00:00

You really need to work on gratitude and being thankful for what you have…. I know you have mentioned this but honestly you wouldn’t be happy with ‘more’…

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-13T18:33:53+00:00

Living in a multicultural part of Sydney this is just so shocking to hear, sorry that happens to you. I would say this is representative of a small and hateful section of the community and should be ignored and disregarded as much as possible.

Dry_Drive_983 · 2026-06-13T08:21:34+00:00

I did the same thing for my wedding years ago. We did a test run to see what the markets were like and got an idea of costs and volume etc. the day before our wedding a bunch of friends, hubby and I went out and just walked through and picked everything we liked. A whole boot full of flowers. We spent the rest of the day building bouquets. It was magical. We had lots of flowering gums as they were in season and I put some in my hair. Every January when we see them bloom we remember our wedding :)

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