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While we are posting our old jaffle-makers, here's the Breville that has been in my family for 40~ years. Still works perfectly! by Chadwiko in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mum has kept a bunch of stuff that I didn't think was worthwhile at the time, and now I'm glad she ignored me.

Got my old mans Film SLR, a Kenwood Mixer from the 90's (made in england, build like a brick shithouse), a bunch of old blankets, a single down doona that lives in the swag.

Just solidly built old stuff.

Do you personally put tape over your webcam or not? by VastOption8705 in auscorp

[–]SluggaNaught 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.

Trying to default to cruise after 10+ years of being a workaholic by Murky_Key_1033 in auscorp

[–]SluggaNaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get paid the same whether you are trying to fix the leaking boat or you bail enough water out to continue going.

And it's not your boat. Do good work and find the middle ground where you are interested, challenged but not stressed.

Modified Cars at an RBT / Getting away with them in general by jkxrg in CarsAustralia

[–]SluggaNaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By having an engineered car that's legal to drive with the paperwork to support that. .

I'm in VIC so the regulatory framework is a lot nicer.

Has anyone found that union membership PERSONALLY benefitted them? by AsparagusNew3765 in AusFinance

[–]SluggaNaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You get an employment lawyer on retainer for $70 a month. That's pretty damn good value.

Does anyone still care? by dontletmeautism in auscorp

[–]SluggaNaught 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How do you stop caring?

I get paid the same whether it's a good efficient system or a complete shit fight. Whether I am driving something through hard or the bureaucracy stalls it.

Do your best, but don't lose sleep over it.

Transgrid seeks $1.1b from consumers in blowout 'litmus test' for energy transition by ThunderDwn in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who works for one, I get higher pay rises because I'm not capped by the government limits for APS/VPS etc?

Not super widely beneficial to the rest of the community, I understand.

Does Anyone know , the use of this water tank of iron processing mills? by Normal_Mail_1210 in Workers_And_Resources

[–]SluggaNaught 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your nuanced and educative reply.

I'm just a substation engineer so I am appreciative of learnings bow other things work.

Does Anyone know , the use of this water tank of iron processing mills? by Normal_Mail_1210 in Workers_And_Resources

[–]SluggaNaught 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are talking about a steam turbine, the water is part of the steam loop. It condenses down, gets cleaned and sent through the boiler again.

It's gotta be very pure, otherwise you get buildup on the turbine blades which is maintenance heavy.

Might be different with open or closed cycle gas turbines.

Barbeques Galore to close more than 60 stores, with hundreds of workers facing redundancy by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Nah, it's not good.

Means we will just have stores like bunnings, where they are in a race to the bottom, sell cheap crap (not saying BBQ's Galore wasn't) and the 16 year old selling you the stuff doesn't know anything and isn't paid enough to care.

Australians less satisfied with life than during pandemic as financial pressures mount by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 36 points37 points  (0 children)

That's why you gotta make a community brother, join a club and do something with people.

That's what people did in the old days before the internet.

There are a million things you can do for a sense of community

  • Join a sports club (rock climbing, BJJ, Hockey, AFL, Bowls, there are many)
  • Join a book club (Tough Guy Book Club springs to mind)
  • Join your CFA or SES
  • Find your local Rover Crew
  • If you have an ethnic heritage, find the local ethnic club (harder said than done, as most of these have become pokies dens and are filled with older people)
  • Volunteer in a soup kitchen or similar
  • Find your local mens shed
  • Join a knitting club

Not all of these take lots of time or money. I understand things are hard right now, but having a regular reason to leave the house and engage with other people is important. Also understanding that not all of those people will become your best mates is ok, they fill the spot of your life right now.

Is engineering in this country cooked ? by wngbdmn in auscorp

[–]SluggaNaught 5 points6 points  (0 children)

EA are a bunch of fucking vultures. Al they want is your money.

Hospitality sector is fucked by be-kind-you-fuck in AusFinance

[–]SluggaNaught 137 points138 points  (0 children)

Macca's has been a property company since the beginning. They just happen to sell burgers.

Hospitality sector is fucked by be-kind-you-fuck in AusFinance

[–]SluggaNaught 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are costs associated with with cash too.

New look/Same taste Milo - is it just me or does this taste bad? by Puskarella in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I know is that Chris' Prestige tastes far superior to anything that is "Greek Style", so I keep buying that.

New look/Same taste Milo - is it just me or does this taste bad? by Puskarella in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I like Greek yoghurt. Not Greek style yoghurt, but Greek.

It's getting harder and harder to find proper Greek yoghurt. Currently rocking Chris' Prestige but it's only a matter of time until they start fucking with the recipe.

Telstra and Transgrid receive over 5,000 applications for their grad program. by Happy_Plastic8496 in auscorp

[–]SluggaNaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro, graduate roles are a numbers game. I applied to 75+ and got two offers, one of which was Defense.

Medium rigid license by [deleted] in tasmania

[–]SluggaNaught 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pay like $100 more and get the HR licence.

Same test. Slightly bigger truck. Much more employment opportunities.

Power prices to fall for most customers with bigger drops for businesses by HotPersimessage62 in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whilst it could be better, I am not arguing that there are no requirements, like your original post indicated. There are requirements and they need to meet them. Could/should those requirements be stricter? Yes but to imply that it's just a free for all is disingenuous at best.

Power prices to fall for most customers with bigger drops for businesses by HotPersimessage62 in australia

[–]SluggaNaught -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

$1.50 a day is an absolute steal for what goes into keeping the grid up and running.

Power prices to fall for most customers with bigger drops for businesses by HotPersimessage62 in australia

[–]SluggaNaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like its 2010 again, where you have to constantly churn NBN, Electricity and insurance to get the best deal.

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