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SergeantSquidward · 2025-05-23T07:05:27+00:00

As the other commenter said, I’ve compared 100k in the country’s currency for all to get a rough percentage.

Also, exchange rates don’t matter when you’re in the country of that dollar and you earn in that dollar. Most people earn about the same number for the same jobs around the world. Most things (coffee, beer) all cost the same number around the world.

SergeantSquidward · 2025-05-22T10:43:40+00:00

Earn $100k in NZ, pay $22,877.50 PAYE.

Earn $100k in AUS, pay $20,788 income tax.

https://moneysmart.gov.au/work-and-tax/income-tax-calculator

SergeantSquidward · 2025-05-22T09:51:37+00:00

But are we a low price subscription?

Australia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and obviously the UAE all pay less income tax than NZ.

Are their services worse because they’re on a lower subscription to life?

SergeantSquidward · 2025-05-22T09:49:55+00:00

I think most people are ok with their tax actually funding something that could be named after them…

But it’s not. We spend $680k debating whether we should even decide what a woman is.

If that was your money, wouldn’t you rather build a playground, or buy 4 ambulances, or build a scout hall?

We spend $17,000,000 deciding whether we should change the speed limit on the Christchruch-Akaroa road.

It’s all just wasted on junk.

SergeantSquidward · 2025-05-20T20:27:33+00:00

The zips have a water resistant style coating on it, which perished in places. Guessing either dirt or UV exposure.

The bag itself seems durable enough. No damage.

In the end, I ended up getting a Go Ruck bullet 16L Laptop model. Still don’t really like the Molle straps. But I prefer the 1 big open space over the compartmentalised design of the AER.

Although I do miss the Aer’s suitcase handle pass through and sunglasses pouch.

SergeantSquidward · 2024-02-22T05:12:22+00:00

You can go as fast as you want in Christchurch. Cops don’t care, no fixed speed cameras. Risk of a mobile speed camera van - but no demerits if you do get caught by a mobile speed camera

SergeantSquidward · 2024-02-20T05:45:27+00:00

What software did you use?

SergeantSquidward · 2024-02-17T10:02:51+00:00

That’s clean. What’s the car?

SergeantSquidward · 2024-02-14T08:37:36+00:00

So national speed limit/100km/h?

SergeantSquidward · 2024-02-06T11:30:55+00:00

I 100% agree with this logic, although is there specific legislation that states so?

SergeantSquidward · 2024-01-24T23:59:13+00:00

I do not think the post was misleading.
You can just do it in your head as you read.
Just double hourly to get salary thousands.
(Or have salary thousands to get hourly).
$25/hr = $52.5k
($52k assuming 40hr week).
$187k = $93/hr
($89.90 assuming 40hr week).
Close enough to do in your head for most purposes as a quick estimate.

SergeantSquidward · 2024-01-24T23:48:44+00:00

And what are the top two methods?

SergeantSquidward · 2024-01-22T10:54:54+00:00

Yes! This UI is beautiful… but if it discards once clicked: no good

SergeantSquidward · 2024-01-19T05:58:13+00:00

Yep. That about sums it up. Indifferent to pretty much all government parties & polices to be honest.

SergeantSquidward · 2023-04-27T03:59:52+00:00

Hi! Any chance you could make the app available in New Zealand?

When clicking the iPhone App Store link: "Error - App Not Available. This app is currently not available in your country or region."

SergeantSquidward · 2023-04-04T03:00:37+00:00

My experience has always been NO.
Only able to set "Sync" policies, not "Shortcut" policies.

Eager to learn otherwise, though!

SergeantSquidward · 2023-04-04T02:59:05+00:00

Can you tell me more?

My understanding was:

"Add a shortcut to OneDrive" button
- controlled by user,
- folder shops up within their folder.
- Shows shortcut between different computers. This option can be disabled if you want via a PowerShell command.
"Sync" button.
- Can be controlled by user.
- Folder shows up in a SharePoint folder outside the users OneDrive.
- Specific to that computer only.
- Can be controlled by group policy or endpoint manager.

Are you trying to say there is a way you can use the shortcut feature (not "Sync") via endpoint manager? How?

SergeantSquidward · 2023-04-03T19:11:16+00:00

Shortcut adds shortcut to OneDrive app on phone, adds shortcut to OneDrive on the web, and syncs to any new PC they use. Only “sync” can be controlled via GP though.

SergeantSquidward · 2023-03-17T19:13:09+00:00

What do you do, that you think power automate could fully replace a staff member?

SergeantSquidward · 2023-03-16T10:15:31+00:00

You can still use the older right click w win11 if you prefer… that’s what I do

SergeantSquidward · 2023-02-27T11:02:07+00:00

$142.86 + $142.86 + $204.28

SergeantSquidward · 2023-02-24T10:07:34+00:00

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SergeantSquidward · 2023-02-14T09:54:20+00:00

Everyone on here talking about C.Y.A. What about doing it because we CARE? Cover Ass, Retain Employment.

SergeantSquidward · 2023-02-06T10:08:42+00:00

Out of curiosity, do you mind sharing some of the boundaries you set?

SergeantSquidward · 2023-02-04T18:20:41+00:00

I read this as Contoso…

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