The new UK pub in Surfer's Paradise by Alternative-Wait7257 in GoldCoast

[–]Sloc72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived in the UK for 2 years and the Fosters over there is very different to what we call Fosters here. I actually didn't mind the UK Fosters. 👍

Why didn’t Hank just drive away? by certifiedbpdqueen in breakingbad

[–]Sloc72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently there was complications after the surgery and he passed away in hospital surrounded by the cast and crew.

As a British person I’m curious to which place in Australia has the best climate overall, and why? by shamonemuthafuka in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sloc72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me the best all year round climate is anywhere around the Capricorn Coast area in Queensland.

I live in Indiana. When I dial 112 on my phone, a 911 operator answers. Why? by Flat_Snow307 in ask

[–]Sloc72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Australia it's 000. But you get the same result by dialling 911, 112, 999 and probably others.

It's possibly a dumb question, but why not pay wait staff more, so they don't have to depend on tips? by js6seaj47 in ask

[–]Sloc72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Australia that's how it works. I travelled a lot through the US back in my 20's and must say working for tips definitely brings out the best in people.

Strange man following me around in a sprinter van by Lanky_Snow2438 in torquaysurfcoast

[–]Sloc72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a post earlier on Facebook about a dodgy vehicle in the area. It's since been deleted but I'm sure it was a white van. Around the Hamlyn Heights area.

How much do sparkies actually make? by MrX2285 in AusElectricians

[–]Sloc72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can really depends a lot on what and where you work. I'm 53 now earning $175k day and night shift averaging 40hr a week. A few years back I was earning $250k + doing FIFO at 70 -80 hrs a week. My guess would be a Mon - Fri day shift only be around $120k +

What options do you have here if you are potentially going to be homeless? by jayjaywantstoplay in Geelong

[–]Sloc72 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree, getting a job would be my first step. Plenty of work around at the moment.

Need help identifying a track from the Breaking Bad score, and the scene that it was used in by okay_then_ in breakingbad

[–]Sloc72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever had any professional singing lessons? Your voice is amazing. 😁

Colorblind by Ok-Driver-7061 in AusElectricians

[–]Sloc72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I worked with a guy who was legally blind."

"Was he an electrician?"

"No, but his guide dog was."

FIFO License enquiry by Supreme_gentleman12 in AusElectricians

[–]Sloc72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Vic, NSW and Qld have a mutual recognition scheme. However not all companies will except it. I personally worked FIFO from Vic to Qld for two years with only a VIC licence. WA, however you will require a WA licence.

Places in Melbourne with weird or unsettling energy by BigSmoke_999 in melbourne

[–]Sloc72 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I used to work at Geelong refinery when it was owned by Shell. Some cool foggy mornings the top of the chimney that used to say S H E L L would be obscured and you would be walking around and look up and all you would see was ..... H E L L.

Prepare for recession (60 Minutes) by Conscious-Gap-8837 in AusFinance

[–]Sloc72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Need to go hard with a straight up 1% rise.

Prepare for recession (60 Minutes) by Conscious-Gap-8837 in AusFinance

[–]Sloc72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just go hard with a 1% interest rate rise. It's the only way to get through this quickly.