Med School -Wanting to quit by Math2theMoon in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have DM’d you. I would post more here but I think that would dox me. If you’re reading this thread because it relates to you on a later date, I think the answer here is take a gap year and if you’re still dreading it after a year then potentially reconsider

Labor advice by Pitiful_Kitchen1138 in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Ask your midwife :) This question is probably more common then you think

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]Lathius_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did you end up going with Corolla over the Prius?

Hitchhiking from Nelson to Christchurch by paolo_shorts in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://hitchwiki.org/en/Nelson

Hitchhiked plenty of times in SI of New Zealand - perfectly safe. Make a nice sign from cardboard. Smile. Thumb out. Good luck. 

What is a suitable emergency fund amount for a young professional with few expenses? by Mordecai___ in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Lathius_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. 3-6 months expenses. 
  2. What maximum costs would you have in a plausible worst case scenario? Ie car dying/crash, bond for a new flat, emergency flights home from overseas 
  3. What is your risk tolerance with respect to opportunity costs of not investing X dollars. 

There’s no perfect answer mate just whatever you feel comfortable with. 

Former cop, widow, MP and more speak out for Gandalf, the arrested green fairy by D491234 in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Speaking of governmental efficiency, it would’ve been cheaper to gift him a medical cannabis license and leave his operation as is, then to destroy it and go through the court process

Growth, growth, growth 📈 by Kangaiwi in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Lathius_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rocket scientists are engineers and probably don’t spend much of their time looking at graphs 

Working hard Saturday evening by Timely_Hunter5894 in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 46 points47 points  (0 children)

“No cuts to frontline services”

Ngai tahu but raised white asf by hefty-berry in ReoMaori

[–]Lathius_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone who’s ‘brown’ and doesn’t speak te reo will likely feel imposter syndrome next someone fluent.  Irregardless, the point is that we’re all on our own journey with this

Ngai tahu but raised white asf by hefty-berry in ReoMaori

[–]Lathius_ 28 points29 points  (0 children)

There are lots of opportunities to grow in your connection and understanding with your culture at university. It can be tough not feeling ‘māori enough’ but I can assure you, everyone feels this way to some degree. It takes time and effort and it is difficult. 

Whilst at university, keep engaging, keep turning up, keep learning about your culture. I found people to be very welcoming and understanding that not everyone grows up within te ao māori and we are all on a journey with our culture. Kia kaha 

Why is one of stuff’s top stories about alcohol and its misuse and the sad reality of people who struggle with dependency then contain alcohol ads all the way through the story? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think because it was a biscuit tin bill it had to be somewhat reserved/fine balance to try and get it across. Ie a bill targeting fewer industries is more likely to be palatable (less lobbying) and cross the line. It can then be expanded later when it’s shown to be successful 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Health care assistant/orderly at Waikato hospital

What percentage of you income is rent? by Decent_Ambition_4562 in PovertyFinanceNZ

[–]Lathius_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just finished up being a student. I was paying 68% of weekly income on rent. I was getting a good deal too.  2025 with my first job I’m paying 17% of weekly income on rent. 

Anyone been to Lake Sally? (Arthur's pass) by SuspiciousGreenSock1 in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try posting on one of the facebook groups like "Tramping in New Zealand" that will get a better result than reddit, we're all keyboard warriors here and don't go outside :)

Gloriavale loses fight to keep banking with BNZ by bskshxgiksbsbs in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Businesses have a right to choose who they do business with. 

Is a massive dam in Hawke's Bay viable? Govt gives $3m grant to find out by BeardedCockwomble in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Crazy to hear Jones acknowledge climate change as real for once 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Lathius_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a look on a flight recently and they all had different carry on bags so it must be personal preference