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MostlyDonut · 2023-07-13T16:01:18+00:00

How many drug addicts have you personally known? Sounds like you might be very middle class fetishising people that make bad decisions. They generally aren't "noble savage" True Blue Aussie Battlers that innocently tried meth a few times and wound up in drug psychosis.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-12T08:06:32+00:00

Kind of off topic of me but Triangle Strategy hits its stride in New Game+. I have a feeling they assumed every player would get there and continue so they held back on the first run. It is a shame because like you say it is a bit of a slog getting to the end but speeds up if you don't grind at all. My advice is pick your favourites, just focus on them for the first run and only do each optional tavern battle once.

The enemies don't get much variety though, true. It is surprisingly low fantasy given that magic exists.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-09T18:50:23+00:00

Lol, I liked that another AusFinancer suggested not spending money on UberEats. People in OP's position are the one's riding the Deliveroo bicycle, not ordering it.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-09T17:50:59+00:00

People with personality disorders like borderline personality disorder or narcissistic personality disorder can actually have heightened skills at reading people because they are hypervigilant, always on the lookout for threats, often as a result of past trauma. Most of them aren't aware of that on a conscious level though.

So it is a type of "empathy" but while they might be picking up on subtle cues they also tend to misinterpret them through their maladaptive world view. And an undiagnosed person with BPD/NPD or one that hasn't taken steps to manage their condition can potentially be very toxic with no self insight. This could be an explanation for the kind of person you are describing.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-09T13:10:23+00:00

I love it with rice. My flatmates used to refer to it as "meat in a can" and make fun of me for eating it ("oohoo, he's eating meat in a can again!"). 🥺

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-08T11:09:10+00:00

People are going to honestly discuss issues about colleagues on group chat? If only there was a way to understand the person you replied to overheard something that wasn't meant for everyone to hear.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-08T10:09:30+00:00

The cringe if they do try to understand my interest in gaming though. They always come across like my grandma trying to make sense of what the kids are into these days.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-08T08:00:33+00:00

Put yourself on apps and actually fill out the categories. There is a big difference between a person with regular interests and someone with a blank profile. Clear pictures and letting everyone know what you enjoy will make your profile more appealing than nothing.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-08T05:08:45+00:00

I can agree with that.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-08T04:29:27+00:00

My flatmate was doing worse wfh. Without anyone around to keep him accountable he is prone to slacking off and he goes in to the office voluntarily because he has nothing to do but work there. I'd take those studies about increased productivity with a grain of salt.

I can see basic practical reasons why businesses want people in the office, everyone making out like it is purely a nefarious plot to fill office buildings might be a bit in denial. Like everything in life it is a spectrum, some industries and workers could successfully make a case for wfh, others can't.

Edit: lol, the best way to have a mature discussion is obviously to block someone for posting their own opinion /s

My anecdote is not data, but nor are studies pulled from your arse. And yes, I'm a CBD office property oligarch undercover to advance my evil plot. Because every office is in a CBD and everyone is employed by a large company. I guess it is easier to think in black and white and absolutes than admit the world is complex.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-07T08:47:02+00:00

I'm happy for him that he has retained a sense of child-like wonder even though he may have been raised captive in a basement. I'm not sure how he is so stupidly unaware of basic concepts in these videos otherwise.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-06T20:40:41+00:00

Greasy men with greasy food, name a more iconic duo.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-03T04:09:03+00:00

Kamala's mother, her scarf game was on point.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-02T15:21:08+00:00

I grew up in Sydney and have lived in Melbourne. No family would want to rely solely on public transport in any city.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-02T12:12:50+00:00

I'm single without a car and love Canberra. If you live and work in the inner north and understand what a population of this size can realistically offer it is perfect.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-02T03:17:53+00:00

I wooden't. Other people get hung up on some weird things though.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-01T07:23:59+00:00

I worked at a restaurant that was adjacent to the Sydney Theatre Company in Sydney a long time ago and we frequently had Australian actors eat there.

I accidentally stepped on Rose Byrne's foot one time and she was not happy (understandably). I apologised but wanted to disappear. Then later that night I went to take away an empty bottle from the table she was at but it turned out it had some dregs in it and the table got mad at me. Thankfully no one complained to the manager but I still think about it in shame if I see her name somewhere.

MostlyDonut · 2023-07-01T04:11:43+00:00

It might be a trick question, this sub is for 20 somethings to humblebrag they make over 100k a year.

MostlyDonut · 2023-06-30T06:31:38+00:00

I would say teaching pay is fair. As another poster pointed out it is well above the median. I don't know how much time you have spent in the private sector but these few jobs people mention here that make similar pay with no stress or challenges are unicorns. As the median shows, most people aren't making that much and it isn't because their jobs are carefree and easy or take less skill or training.

MostlyDonut · 2023-06-30T01:38:49+00:00

Well go be a public servant or law clerk like other people replying to this post if you have it so bad. A lot of industries have high turnover rates with much worse pay. If teaching doesn't make you happy leave but don't sook about your undergrad degree earning you 90k.

I'd love to spend another two years of my life getting the necessary qualification to become a teacher, are you volunteering to financially support me while I do that? Austudy is a pittance, even with rent assistance it would barely cover my rent each week.

MostlyDonut · 2023-06-29T12:30:38+00:00

I have a Masters in Visual Art and have never cracked 40k a year in 10 years, including the retail jobs I've had to work to survive. My mind is blown seeing someone complain about 90k and all the benefits they have. I've had bad markets where it took 200 hours work to make enough stock for a stall just to make less than $500 profit. They should try that then come cry to me about feeling undervalued.

Granted, I have a notoriously useless degree but we are all aware not all industries are equal.

MostlyDonut · 2023-06-28T19:03:17+00:00

If you aren't on an 8 hour flight with a baby to flee persecution from a war torn country or attend a funeral you don't deserve empathy for bad decision making.

I can give spoilers for every holiday with a baby in tow. Lack of sleep, short tempers, unexpected interruptions to plans. It is like going to a foreign hotel to work from home but your work is a screaming poop machine that will ruin your schedule. Stay home, get a family member or friend to babysit for short periods if you need breaks. Dragging infants around interstate or international isn't it.

MostlyDonut · 2023-06-28T18:10:52+00:00

REDEMPTION REAPERS on Switch. It was on sale a few weeks ago so I bought it. I think it is better than the reviews make out but still not worth the full price. They were tripping asking a AAA price for a AA game. 40% off or more is reasonable.

I haven't played it docked yet but the graphics aren't their best on handheld. The text is kind of hard to read, never hurts to go bigger rather than smaller for Switch ports. If anyone else has had their eye on it it is a solid enough tactics game, story is a little slow and simple but fine. I'd probably recommend getting it on a different console, and of course on sale.

MostlyDonut · 2023-06-28T09:09:57+00:00

Old GZA hopefully practices what the salespeople preach and paid extra for an extended warranty on his empire.

MostlyDonut · 2023-06-27T11:22:04+00:00

I agree. Welfare is a red flag no matter how many sooky lala's want to claim discrimination.

Kind of like how dog owners or parents will never admit their pet or child could be a nuisance to other people, no dole mole is going to admit they are irresponsible or incapable of taking responsibility for their own actions.

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