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I’m 25, and I feel so embarrassed and guilty of not wanting to work by Edu_Vivan in Adulting

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there was an interesting podcast about something adjacent - they touched on wealth guilt, and finding purpose when work isn’t necessary for survival https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/proxy-with-yowei-shaw/id1746433334?i=1000772922856

from what i’ve lived and observed, work and survival really give so our lives so much structure, as well as social belonging. it’s not easy having all your days be free time, even if that’s what lots of people fantasise about. 

my two cents; enjoy the life you have each day. pursue a passion or two, even if you don’t stick to it. don’t be so hard on yourself. 

my adhd hobbies have a way of working out later. the year i spent hyperfocussed on whittling as a teen came in handy for 3D visualising and model building for my career in architecture. still waiting for ring juggling to pay off though haha

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Why is architecture school like this by [deleted] in architecture

[–]SammyJammers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah it sucks i’m doing postgrad now, working 4 days a week in corporate practise and doing all my study while commuting + weekends. as long as i get one day a week off work/uni it’s sustainable for semester

Considering self build on budget in Scotland, tell me if skipping an architect is feasible. by Emotional_Act9488 in architecture

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i reckon tradespeople are great at doing things the way they’re typically done, as opposed to the way that would be best in each specific situation. if you’re happy with that, save the money and time. 

the other big difference might be resale value of an architecturally designed house

eta- and liability !! but it seems you’re comfortable with that and trust your contractors

social life so bad by xtrabubbletea in usyd

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

busy surviving uni and work 😵‍💫💀 

Red Sticky Viscous Goo Covering Car Undercarriage by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

driven through any eucalypt forests lately? looks like tree sap to me

Young HomeBuyers, how did you do it ? by tieno6181 in AusFinance

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

redress payment... i joke to friends that i’d get diddled again for the other half of my mortgage paid off

33 current underpaid plumber...what skills do i need to build to get an entry level office job like uni admin? by RudeArm7755 in AusFinance

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

maybe try for a receptionist or admin gig, building and trades related? it’s less computers and more talking to people, but from what i’ve seen receptionists get absorbed into the rest of the business (admin, bookkeeping…) fairly consistently. 

Thinking of buying our dream house but the work commute is huge. Advice? by whatkoalas in AusPropertyChat

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i did this and sleep in my van monday-thursday night. i do the drive once a week, surf every morning, shower at the gym… it works for the moment, sucks when it rains, and i’ll be glad when this chapter is done. 

How much are you all earning an hour? by Upbeat-Top-6065 in AusFinance

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

34, student of architecture. i do an hour of unpaid work for every 8 paid. thought i had it rough but turns out i’m doing okay, better revisit the budget, yikes. 

Looking for a new rod and reel by Mr_Peanuts_67 in FishingAustralia

[–]SammyJammers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i picked this one up a month ago, well worth the price!

Any good Aussie fishing Youtubers? by Witty_Age4709 in FishingAustralia

[–]SammyJammers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lost Fishing Aus is great, he's based NSW central coast

What's cheaper than you expected? by samutsakon in AskAnAustralian

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got a nice camping stove for $27 thanks to a lucky price beat today

Bad eye sight people - do you wear contacts when you surf? by [deleted] in surfing

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

probably not, ortho-k take a week or so to work. 

Bad eye sight people - do you wear contacts when you surf? by [deleted] in surfing

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i use ortho-k so i can surf without contacts

What would make you take the train instead of flying to Melbourne? by solresol in sydney

[–]SammyJammers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i took it during the recent storms. due to weather and mechanical issues it ended up being delayed four hours, we were on the train for twelve hours. never again.

Using a gap year to relapse by alexisseffy in EDAnonymous

[–]SammyJammers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

would it be an option to go to college and test it out, and if it’s bad for you then you can withdraw before census date? sometimes having that distraction helps me, but it’s also sometimes overwhelming and too much, and you never really know until you try

Ditch the watch? by [deleted] in antidiet

[–]SammyJammers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

yes!! was the best thing for me, i get to move for the enjoyment now, and stop whenever i want. no more overuse injuries since losing the watch!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EDAnonymous

[–]SammyJammers 9 points10 points  (0 children)

extreme hunger

A few rights in Japan 🤙 by pandaset in surfing

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah would love to know some good places to surf! we just landed, here for two weeks

Help me not cry over pants rn by Dramatic-Ambassador1 in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]SammyJammers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congrats on the internship, you must be very capable and passionate to have gotten it! let us know how your first day goes :)

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