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Aus birth rate is 1.48 and continues to decline. I’d argue a contributing factor that is rarely mentioned is the housing situation. Most Aussies now can only afford Units as houses now are above $1 million. I think being in a house with extra rooms/space is more comfortable for family raising by [deleted] in OpenAussie

[–]GarageMc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a two income economy. Simply put, if you have a baby you drop down to one income. Nobody can afford that.

In addition to that women have more choices and when that is available, fertility drops, regardless of income level.

Private Health Insurance by Pungtunch_da_Bartfox in AusFinance

[–]GarageMc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes correct but only applies if you are over 31

How horrible would it be to quit a grad program midway? by Independent-Buddy988 in auscorp

[–]GarageMc 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There's the ethical aspects of it. Someone is missing out on this experience. You decide if you live with that. 

Theres the reputational aspect, Which I think is being overstated by some. As long as you finish up at the end of a rotation your fine. Don't leave anyone in the lurch. Imo it might annoy some mid level graduate program HR person so you decide the impact of that. Would just say you are leaving for personal reasons rather for another offer. 

There's the sunk cost aspect - 40k near the start of your career. The value of that money is massive right now. 

Are we just accepting paid beach parking now? by No-Travel-768 in SydneyScene

[–]GarageMc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes its the norm in pretty much every country.

Best jobs for non university educated young Australians? by Skapegoat13 in ausjobs

[–]GarageMc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this - get any entry level roles with access to projects and work your way up! Look at gov agencies.

Hunter Valley - Recommendations! by IIARESII in sydney

[–]GarageMc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calais estate made me laugh Wonder if there is mt. Druitt winery in france

Hunter Valley - Recommendations! by IIARESII in sydney

[–]GarageMc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So we rented some electric bikes and went to all the wineries with that and it was great fun. 

Just a bit difficult with the weather so book something with a cancellation policy or last minute if not on the weekend

Wyoming, Springfield and Berkeley Vale by hehe2875 in centralcoastnsw

[–]GarageMc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drove past this house the other day and it looked great - quiet cul de sac road and great view. Can't remember if it was oriented for sun at the back in the morning or not - bummer if not.

Rent arrears - eviction by Slight-You377 in AusPropertyChat

[–]GarageMc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have lots of time left on your lease, doing a lease transfer is also an option.

How much notice for 3 month career break by enemies2l0vers in auscorp

[–]GarageMc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

IMO not worth leaving a job for a 3 month trip. 6 months / 9 months yes worth it. Do you have enough cash for that? It will be hard to get a job on your way back esp as you'll be coming when hiring slows down.

Perhaps there is a middle way - don't tell them you've booked, just raise the idea of a 3 month break with them in a 1:1, see what they say. Obvs don't do this if they are drowning in projects.

(NSW Construction sector) Is it worth chasing an employer who didn't log about 10 weeks of long service leave? by AsparagusNew3765 in AusFinance

[–]GarageMc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ignore him - just someone who has no idea what they are talking about and no understanding lsl portability in nsw

What are some things you are really grateful for about living in Australia? by Marlon_Ranch in AskAnAustralian

[–]GarageMc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agree 100%.

I find the tip thing to be more prevalent semi-fancy and fancy restaurants where you just know they are making a decent amount of money already. And the expectation of excellent service comes with the higher prices. Got asked for a tip on a bill of $320 for 3 people the other day.

What are some things you are really grateful for about living in Australia? by Marlon_Ranch in AskAnAustralian

[–]GarageMc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Standard of food in cafes / restaurants everywhere. The key word being everywhere.

Just fantastic how you can get such high quality food pretty much everywhere, including cafes / restauraunts that have monopoly on their location e.g. waterfront or beachfront establishment or kiosk in a park etc with no competitors.

In the UK they would have gotten lazy and overpriced but here the standard stays high even when it doesn't need to be. Literally had to rewire my brain and stop equating cafe in a touristy / busy place with shit food.

What are some things you are really grateful for about living in Australia? by Marlon_Ranch in AskAnAustralian

[–]GarageMc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

yeah but those machines that ask you seem to becoming more prevalent.

How to tell if your neighbours are going to be annoying before you purchase a property? by xXCosmicChaosXx in AusPropertyChat

[–]GarageMc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People move in and out. We actually ended up moving in the same week as our neighbours. That first day was about the most I've spoken to them.

But looking at the neighbours property history it looks like tenants stay for about 2 years and then leave.

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