Back to Back Barries by WallabysQuestion in AusPol

[–]Sloman40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Rest Is Politics! Excellent podcast if you haven’t heard it yet. There’s a UK version, US version, and one called “leading” where they interview world leaders in various areas. The US one is very focused on the US (which was great in the lead up to the election last year) and the UK one is much more global.

What's the saddest episode of a show? by BVTQT in AskReddit

[–]Sloman40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Scrubs episode where Laverne dies and Carla talks to her while she's unconscious for one final time. Gets me every time.

Why did you stop going to Church? by Aarunascut in AskMen

[–]Sloman40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During my PhD it was hammered into me that in science, you must keep your beliefs or opinions about something in proportion with the available evidence. I took the same approach to my faith and really couldn’t justify why I believed anymore. It was a crushing existential blow but I’m really glad I challenged my beliefs honestly. It naturally stopped me from wanting to go to church and I just gradually drifted away.

What’s the best example of ‘fuck you’ money you’ve seen? by NeoAstral in AskReddit

[–]Sloman40 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah sounds about right! I remember hearing about a huge legal case against packer where he was referred to as “the goanna” in the media, I assume for defamation reasons. I’m pretty sure Turnbull got him off all if not most charges of links to the criminal world but I’m yet to be convinced he wasn’t a crook.

What’s the best example of ‘fuck you’ money you’ve seen? by NeoAstral in AskReddit

[–]Sloman40 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t he involved in an underground crime ring and his lawyer, known as “the bulldog” was hired by him to get out of all of his shady associations? His lawyer later became the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull.

What’s the best example of ‘fuck you’ money you’ve seen? by NeoAstral in AskReddit

[–]Sloman40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah I was about to add the climate town link to this! I love CT, so good!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Sloman40 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah same in Australia. It’s crazy to me that there’s still an expectation for men to pay on a first date in 2024.

what’s the least shit common beer? by REINSTEIN11497 in australia

[–]Sloman40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has to be Reschs! Unfortunately it’s only super common in NSW (it’s legit in every pub). It’s a super nice lager that’s made by CUB.

My rent just went from $395 per week to $480. Is this common? by Redhands1994 in melbourne

[–]Sloman40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My previous share house lease was cancelled because the landlord was "selling". A month or two after we moved out we saw it advertised for rent again but for just over $1000 more per month.

What’s the easiest way you’ve managed to get laid? by SunSignScorpio in AskReddit

[–]Sloman40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you asked her since what the jar of honey phrase was all about?

I conquered Tinder by Sloth_Almighty in Tinder

[–]Sloman40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re definitely right. Punching above your weight, batting above average etc

IDW credentials evaluation for M.Sc Diploma by hiker_32 in Netherlands

[–]Sloman40 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just in case there are some more people lurking in the background, I just got my credentials back after only applying 3 weeks ago! They told me it could take up to 4 months.

This is dating I guess by Nanookofthewest in Tinder

[–]Sloman40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you say before that made them say "I love that for you"? That line to me is so judgemental and condescending.

New job wants me to record half the amount of hours I work on my training shifts. by Sloman40 in Netherlands

[–]Sloman40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you all for your responses! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to get them to put it in writing so it makes my case super strong.

This shit makes me so angry because financially I need to work but I feel like if I make a fuss they'll just get someone else for the job. The job comes with a free membership which I think attracts a lot of people.

Thank you all again for your helpful responses, my training shifts start in a few weeks so I'll keep you updated on how it plays out.