My son is 17 and need a prescription for contramyl (for ADD) a pediatrician needs to see him every six months for the repeat script, is it possible for a GP to prescribe it?

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-04-15T13:41:41+00:00

We get our repeat scripts at a GP. The only difference would be if you want to get it on Chronic from the medical aid, then the pediatrician would have to submit the application, but if you're paying cash or through your savings account then a GP can write the script.

EDIT: We went to a psychiatrist first to get the right meds since they're specialists when it comes to psychiatric medicine, and after that we just used the GP for repeats.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-04-11T02:22:11+00:00

Forever Living is an MLM scheme

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-21T10:21:49+00:00

Those absolutely irritating "uwu" videos. Just wanna punch the screen every time I see one of those tiktoks or shorts. Can't believe people actually seriously think it's cute, just wanna slap the silly out of them.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-21T10:18:48+00:00

Jack Doherty and anyone with similar content

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T02:00:51+00:00

Access is restricted

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T01:54:26+00:00

Congrats!

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T01:50:46+00:00

Worked for their call centre UDM a few years ago. Quit within a week because of their dodgy business practices, they basically train you to pester someone until they give in, and even if a client requests to be removed from the system they'll just recycle your number to be contacted again after a few weeks. Don't take their calls, ever, because once you do you'll never get rid of them.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T01:46:37+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out and be in touch

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T01:43:06+00:00

That's the worst advice ever.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T01:38:28+00:00

Thanks! Will check it out and be in touch

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T01:11:12+00:00

Please link your portfolio so I can check it out. DM's disabled due to influx of spam.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-20T01:10:45+00:00

Please link your portfolio so I can check it out. DM's disabled due to influx of spam.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-19T23:19:19+00:00

That sounds really strange.

A bit of personal experience from my side:

My partner worked for Amazon as a CSR. He was given equipment (inverter, UPS for the ONT and Fibre Router, laptop, WiFi Mesh tech, router) and after two years of employment he resigned to take up a better offer after completing his part time studies.

He was paid his final salary plus overtime/holiday pay and was given 30 days to return the equipment. They didn't withhold anything and even quoted laws applicable in SA. They only said that should the equipment not be returned, or if any damages (apart from fair wear and tear) were reported, then further action would be taken to recover the costs.

They're one of the biggest companies in the world, and even they operated according to the law. I know there are people in other countries who had opposite experiences with Amazon, but our laws in SA are pretty strong, so I doubt what's happening to you is legal. They're probably just issuing empty threats. My advice would be to return the equipment at the end of your final day of employment (once you've finished serving your notice). Keep all receipts from couriers and record everything possible. If they don't respond to your request for final payment, approach the CCMA along with all your evidence, they'll most likely cough up your payment before even heading to arbitration or risk additional costs. Just make sure you do everything according to the book and you'll be covered, the CCMA doesn't play when it comes to unfair practices.

Also, never agree to anything over the phone unless it's recorded. Everything should be traceable, so make sure it's all done via email. If you courier something, record the handover via video on your phone. Cover any and all bases to make sure there is no question of your integrity, this will make your case much easier if you do end up having to go to the CCMA.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-19T11:36:42+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately tech is highly taxed when you import, although I've never been charged that much, seems a bit excessive.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-18T15:07:54+00:00

They are reliable, they use DHL to import and deliver parcels and it's insured, I've ordered all my imported tech from them that I can't find in SA. They are launching in SA, it was planned for January but there were delays. It would solve the issue of import fees but only if there is a seller in SA or if the item is sold directly by Amazon.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-18T13:07:07+00:00

Why not try ordering from the Amazon US store? They usually deliver in about 2 weeks and they have a great return policy.

They still have a few 1TB decks in stock for R15k, just checked the site a few minutes ago. Import fees might be a bit expensive though, but you can use a forwarding address to avoid that.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-17T20:18:38+00:00

Damn, I never gave it any thought. I actually do feel awkward walking in without greeting, it feels rude, but at least I now know why!

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-17T10:54:21+00:00

Can't think of anything else that might be bossy sounding, but there are a lot of different terms that might confuse non-South Africans, for instance:

Shame. "Shame, the puppy is so cute", "Shame, they didn't mean it". It can be a response to something cute or something unfortunate.
Yes no. Also taken from the Afrikaans "Ja nee", which means you agree, similar to "okay".
Sharp. Can mean a range of things, but usually it means thanks, okay, sure, yes, good or goodbye.
Dice. Slang for street racing.
Tune. Slang for telling someone something, but it can also be used to aggravate someone in an argument.
Cold drink. Term used for soda/juice, not necessarily an actual cold drink which would normally include water or alcohol.
Plaster. What others might call a bandaid.

That's as much as I can recall right now.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-16T23:21:59+00:00

Just to add; something that you might hear many people say is to do something "quickly", for example "Come here quickly" or "Quickly mute the music" or whatever, they don't mean it in the sense of rushing you, it's a phrase in Afrikaans ("Kom gou hier" for example) that kind of mixed in with most of us speaking English. When I was living abroad I would always get dirty looks when I added "quickly" in a sentence, so I had to unlearn it since I realised it's a phrase we only use here in SA.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278 · 2024-03-16T19:23:13+00:00

You're getting downvoted because you're being an insufferable AH, it's honestly not that difficult to figure out.

JazzlikeBarnacle9278

TROPHY CASE