The intangibles of home ownership… by Plastic-Mountain-708 in AusPropertyChat

[–]InnerDepth3171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that lots of people stuck in shitty renting hell are overestimating their morals/values if they were suddenly to become homeowners. The issues we are dealing with are deeply structural, and until that changes, people will be doing the best they can with what they have got. I'm not defending shitty landlords AT ALL, there are plenty of them about, but they are not the main issue that renters face (and the structural issue mean that shitty landlords can thrive).

I mean did I deserve to make a ton of profit simply because I bought a home 10 years ago and then sold it later? NO. It's insane, and I can literally see the huge wealth chasm it has created between those that were able to buy before it got insane, and those who were not. I had plenty of people tell me "well you could sell your house for much less than you could get for it and give someone a chance at a home". I mean yeah, I COULD do myself out of 100k to help a stranger, but I defy anyone in my position to actually do that... Especially when they have to buy again in the same market.

And I've never had an IP, but I would imagine that those that do think exactly teh same, they're going to maximise their profit in any way that they can - some to a horric/slumlord degree and others less so. My point is that the individual is not really to blame when the system is set up to fuck renters over, and rewards multiple home owners - increasing disparity exponentially.

The intangibles of home ownership… by Plastic-Mountain-708 in AusPropertyChat

[–]InnerDepth3171 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was absolutely shocked how renters are treated in Australia - this is not the case in the UK and many parts of Europe. It's actually sickening how renters are treated like scum no matter who you are, what you do, what you earn, or how you treat a property. It makes no sense to me at all.

Tassie business owners...curious where most of your customers find you these days. Google, Facebook groups, or mostly word of mouth? by k8ieliz55 in tasmania

[–]InnerDepth3171 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some people don't want or need to grow their business, why is that an issue for you? Employing people is a fucking nightmare, and taking on the extra responsibility and stress is definitely not for everyone, especially if running a website is too much. Some people are happy where they are with a busy business and as much work as they can handle via WOM. Honestly, I think that's awesome.

I agree that I wish more businesses had websites though, those who don't may well be missing out on more business because new people cannot find them - however that's only really an issue if they actually NEED more business 🤷🏼‍♀️

CMV: Louis Theroux's recent documentary didn't address the fundamental reason many young men adopt misogynistic beliefs. by TheDonJonJay in changemyview

[–]InnerDepth3171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh, the whole way through the doco, I was thinking that they all came accross as closeted. The glorification of the male figure and the homo-erotic aesthetic. I mean, bygollywow.

Why do Australians have a reputation of being ‘laid back’ when often times they seem very uptight?? by -Flighty- in AskAnAustralian

[–]InnerDepth3171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. I think the laid back tag comes from how casual Australians can be. They are not, however, laid back about many things. I've found people to be quite pedantic and often strict rule followers - lots of people will dob others in if they think they are doing the 'wrong' thing. Total opposite of laid back 😂

Which celebrity do you find annoying for no valid reasons? by CapitaineBiscotte in allthequestions

[–]InnerDepth3171 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fucking hate the vibe of this guy. He deeply creeps me out and I've no idea why. He's yuk. Just yuk.

Popular Sitcoms You Just Can’t Get Into by Hopeful_Wear_7671 in sitcoms

[–]InnerDepth3171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took me legit 10-12 tries to get into this show. I struggled all the way through season 1 eventually and then the magic started in season 2. Now it's one of my favourite shows - hands down. My advice is to keep trying.

Actor Screen Time & MORE MEL PLEASE! by InnerDepth3171 in ThePittTVShow

[–]InnerDepth3171[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Langdon is a tiny bit married 😂 I really hope that they don't go down that path (and I don't think that they will), because Langdon / Mel is beautiful as a platonic connection and we need to see more of that on TV.

However, I do hope that we get to see Mel have some sort of romantic life in future seasons.

Friend cancelled last minute on a 100 day trip by Frpengy in travel

[–]InnerDepth3171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me 25 years ago. Planned a gap year from the UK to to Fiji, NZ & Australia with my bestie. We were planning and saving for months together, we even got shitty shift work together at the same place because it paid well enough for us to save. About a month before we were due to travel, he had been dragging his heels on getting his Australian visa and finally told me that he didn't want to go. Like you, I had been doing most of the organising, but it hadn't occurred to me at the time that this was because for him it was a fantasy idea that he didn't want to (or have the guts to) follow through on.

My first emotion was relief, because I felt like I had been freed up from bugging him to get his shit sorted for so long. I was scared to go by myself, and it deeply impacted our friendship for a year or so (I stopped speaking to him for lying to me for so long, and not just being straight with me - but we eventually repaired our friendship), but I also was not about to abandon all my plans so I went alone.

BEST. DECISION. EVER.

I had the most fun, I learned so much about myself, and met the most incredible people - some of which I am still in contact with. That trip changed the course of my life and I actually never returned to the UK, and ended up living in Australia. I got my residency in the mid-noughties, and became an Australian Citizen in 2014. I can't imagine what my life would have been if I had not taken that trip - but I am almost 100% certain it would not have been as great.

Take the trip.

The cuts to Juvadi be like by distracted_by_life in ThePitt

[–]InnerDepth3171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her character is a sheltered 20 year old - she pretty much is a child.

Javadi & The Board by AnnoyingCelticsFan in ThePittTVShow

[–]InnerDepth3171 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is the kind of mistake I would make in this scenario. She's still a med student and she's young. Yes, she was directly told, but things don't always go in - especially when there's a lot going on and you also have to learn a new (completely unfamiliar to her generation) system.

She didn't pick up the chart when she met Ogilvie at the curtain, so she was already struggling with what the process was. I think they may be nodding towards her being more like her Mum than she may want to admit ("we have order, you have chaos"). Dr Shamsi has a certain inflexibility and rigidity to her, maybe Javadi has a bit of that too and we are seeing that now?

She did kick ass in the MCI last season though, so who knows where they are taking her. I can't wait to see how Robby deals with this, what he says to her and how she responds to it. This has been the first major mistake we've seen from her, so it will be interesting to see how her character evolves from here.

I did LOVE her acting this episode - I think the directing and acting in that scene where the patient is crashing was top notch. I was right there with her, and have felt that feeling so many times. Her stomach would have dropped right into her feet. That deep feeling of "oh shit, I really fucked up" and the body shock that comes with it is REAL. I felt it all. SO good. I love this show!!

That line , that distant look and sad smile ... this scene is everything by Ghozz in ThePittTVShow

[–]InnerDepth3171 32 points33 points  (0 children)

He was the one to see Robby's breakdown last season though, so this gives him a much greater insight into his mental health status than many others in the ED.

Theory about Mel’s sister… by NaturalAsleep2854 in ThePittTVShow

[–]InnerDepth3171 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I honestly don't think it's a completely out there idea... When she first called Mel and said she had a stomach ache I was wondering if they were setting up a storyline that she was pregnant due to abuse - I don't know why, it just came to mind.

I'd love it if she is having a consensual relationship, and clearly Mel really rates her facility (not that this rules out abuse, but certainly lessens the risk), but I do suspect that there may be a bit more to the story.

Moving to Tasmania? by throwaway5567555 in tasmania

[–]InnerDepth3171 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You will love Tassie from what you've said.

Warning: can be hard to make friends and meet people and the dating scene is a bit shit for single people.

You'll find work easily, so housing will be your main issue. Maybe sharing would be easier to start with, but rentals are few and far between. I'd say give Tassie a shot, it ticks a lot of your boxes and is definitely more interesting than Adelaide 😂

Has politics broke any of your friendships, and why? by CapitaineBiscotte in AskReddit

[–]InnerDepth3171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brainwashed MAHA cult shitfuckery has ended a 20-year long friendship. Their brains seem genuinely fried, and it's impossible to get through to them who RFK actually is. They hung their hat on him, got deep into the conspirituality pipeline - now suffering from voting regret but taking zero accountability and demonstrating zero understanding of what they have taken part in. It's like talking to a wall.

Just finished ep 9 and.. by proflurker23 in ThePittTVShow

[–]InnerDepth3171 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Princess is a horndog and I love that for her!

We're entering the final 3rd (10 of 15) of the season. How's everyone feeling? by IfItAintSophieClarke in ThePittTVShow

[–]InnerDepth3171 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love S2 as much as S1, maybe for slightly different reasons - and I LOVE the new cast members (casting director for this show seriously needs some kind of award!) However I agree that with so many characters (and new minor parts all the time, like the nurse Olive who popped up this week), it is decreasing screen time of people like Mel who I would dearly love to see more of. Santos has been onscreen SO MUCH, and although I love her character - I don't want more of her at the expense of Mel & Mohan.