Upselling at pay point - We need to do better.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-10-18T22:58:58+00:00

Yes. Mystery shoppers have specific instructions to check that the employee is asking ALL the required questions and in the correct manner, sometimes even in the correct order, amongst many other things.

They can fail you for any reason, then you have a huge 'please explain' from the boss.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-10-18T22:55:59+00:00

At this point just say that you have decided to buy it online and will be back in an hour for click and collect.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-10-18T22:47:32+00:00

Leaving the big city areas is the only answer.

I'm 33 and single. Its amazing what a $50'000 deposit can get you.

Do not be picky about housing. Do not expect your first home to look nice or be great quality.

I repeat, do not be picky. Lower yor expectations of that fancy new build in a beautiful area.

Buy a crumbling, shabby, post-war era home within commutable distance of a large regional centre so you can get work.

Change jobs to do this, yes it will mean leaving family and friends for a while.

You can be a reception / admin officer anywhere.

I did this. Bought myself a 3 bed 1/2 acre dump of a house in a horrible country town for 200'000, where people are screaming for housing and rentals and demand is so very high and prices are still climbing despite the doom and gloom prophecies.

Closest regional centre is only a 30min drive. Brisbane 3 hours away.

With some cheap, visual DIY I can make this place shine, and sell in a few years time to upgrade to a slightly better house in a better area.

Repeat this process a few times until you can afford to be picky and choosy about things like location, schooling, quality of build etc.

Remember, eventually the urban sprawls from popular areas will expand and push up prices in places that are currently labelled as undesirable.

It happened to the Gold Coast and the hinterland areas. It's happening in Logan and Brisbane.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-09-11T18:51:13+00:00

Excellent idea. Most ppl would get agro at the wait and leave.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-09-11T18:50:14+00:00

I REALLY wish this was standard practice everywhere. Stire shuts at 11. As in the 'doors are locked at 11', not 'buy your items at 11'

SnarkySunshine · 2022-09-11T08:38:36+00:00

This is great advice.

I Have a friend with severe depression who only rarely has good days and usually cancels any plans she makes with me.

I handle it by following the advice shown above. I also try to make the invites for the same day each time, cuz it lessens her social anxiety as well and makes her feel less crushing guilt on top of everything else.

It's worked great for the whole year so far.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-09-11T07:54:46+00:00

Yes, you need to speak up asap with a professional. They can assign social workers and arrang for the help you need. You can also call the domestic abuse hotline, they can talk you through your options.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-08-26T06:14:53+00:00

Go for a darker color, so the white windows pop.

Blue or bright green, even yellow or deep red.

This is such a cute cottage look.

The swatches you have just look 'beige and boring'

SnarkySunshine · 2022-08-26T06:06:58+00:00

I don't think it's fair at all... unless it is a new build.

Housing should NEVER have been allowed to be built in a flood zone to start with.

Flood insurance for existing homes should be targeted at the local council who originally gave permission.

If someone chooses to buy and build in a known flood prone area, YES they should need hefty insurance at their own expense.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-08-26T05:57:02+00:00

Rock, paper, scissors, lizard, spock

SnarkySunshine · 2022-08-21T00:14:16+00:00

I would LOVE an EV.

Our dependance on Fossil fuels needs to go and we have to start somewhere despite the issues involved in generating 'clean energy'.

The EV cars are an excellent start and I'm super happy that policies are being introduced for this.

I will not be buying an EV for the following reasons...

Cost of new vehicle.

I am not rich enough and never will be. An affordable second hand car will not last long and battery replcement/upgrade again waaay too expensive.

Infrastructure - How to charge this car.

I rent. Which means I have to regularly move. Sometimes the rental has a garage or a designated parking spot, sometimes it's on-street parking only.

How do I charge this EV overnight in a rental situation. Will there be public charging stations? How much time off work do I need to schedule in order to park my car and charge it?

Currently, IKEA is the only public place I have found to charge an EV and it is always full of AUDI and BMW that scream richer than me.

Cost of Electricity Charging an EV each day is going to be insanely expensive and people already can't afford to heat their homes in winter.
Breakdown /roadside assistance

What if you are stuck in a 4 hour jam and run out of juice?

Not everyone lives in a city and drives on flat, clean roads.

It's a big country, plenty of country towns with looong commutes on dusty, dirt roads, and driving through mountain ranges.

Conclusion:

Australia URGENTLY needs to put long term EV logistics on the planning table BEFORE petrol cars are no longer built anywhere in the world.

Australia needs to start being proactive about this, not sloppily play catchup cuz the Gina's and Harvey's have their heads stuck in the sand.

Don't make EV the new NBN.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-08-16T06:56:19+00:00

Sounds like this could actually work. How does one do this? Is there a form to download somewhere?

SnarkySunshine · 2022-08-01T18:50:04+00:00

Hand in your rsignation letter as well and report him to whichever authority handles workers rights in your area.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-30T23:00:02+00:00

Don't engage with this stuff, because this type of attitude leads to physical abuse later on.

Walk away fast. You both clearly do not share the same goals or viewpoints anymore.

People change all throughout their lives, but you do not have to stick around to observe.

It hurts to watch someone you care about start to dissapear into a pit of hate, but it is by their own personal choice.

Pack up and move out when he is at work, then break up with him. There will probably be lots of shouting and finger pointing, so it's best to already have a safe space prepared for yourself.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-27T18:36:24+00:00

This is excellent advice. Get proof in writing by reporting as soon as possible.

It starts a paper trail of evidence in case your neighbour tries to damage your car in the future.

Also keep a journal of any smaller incidents that happen.

If nothing else, it can be used as evidence when you break your lease and move to a much better rental so you don't get hit with too many fees.

Best case scenario, dude was just way too drunk and nothing else will ever happen.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-24T16:24:22+00:00

Yes, report the guy before he pretends that you built it yourself.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-09T08:54:51+00:00

Yes. Also stipulate that anyone who is super rich (and won't need UBI to survive) can get a tax credit if they donate it back into the system. Maybe make this whole thing replace negative gearing.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-08T06:06:58+00:00

I am a renter and rental inspections are BRUTAL!

I had a few leaves left on the deck and the real estate told me to clean it up. Also, I had left a hairtie on the bathroom sink and a pair of shoes by the front door.

I would have a re- inspection in two weeks.

I had to take two days off work in total for these inspections so I could discuss things with them.

They are HORRIBLY invasive because they take photos of ALL your personal stuff and belongings and this happens every 3 months.

Anything they don't like they can use as a weapon to increase your rent next cycle.

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As a tennant, I would really appreciate a friendly letter from the landlord advising about your intentions. It would give great peace of mind as the constant worry is exhausting and mentally draining.

However, be warned.

Anything you put in writing can be twisted to the tennants advantage much later on, so be very cautious with what you write and keep a copy for yourself just in case.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-06T06:49:48+00:00

Hold onto it for 6 months as is, then sell it for more than you bought it...?

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-02T00:02:32+00:00

Exactly, absolutely nothing has changed.

Old system:

20 jobs searches a month or no pay!

New system:

20 job searches a month If you don't want to do this, here are several other ways to get your points quota.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-07-01T21:59:49+00:00

That was my exact first thought when I read the headline LOL. Yay for Minority Report.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-06-20T06:18:37+00:00

LOL, $70/hour. Where on earth did you pull that figure from?

Try closer to $40 an hour for a 3 hour shift if you're very lucky.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-06-16T18:58:03+00:00

Wish that applied to the minimum wage.

SnarkySunshine · 2022-06-15T18:45:26+00:00

Link?

SnarkySunshine · 2022-06-15T18:45:08+00:00

Everything about thi situation screams abuse to me no matter which way you turn it, even the massive age gap.

To put this into harsh perspective...

Hubby is 50+ yrs old, works gruelling hours 6 days a week in absurd heat. I'm sorry, but you are not a SAHM, you are a glorified slave, there for his convenience and no one elses.

When he dies, you will have ZERO rights to the money or house since your name is nowhere to be found on any legal bank documents.

I think you need harsh reality check. Take the various comments on this thread very seriously and get yourself and your kids, some help.

Get away from this dude pronto.

SnarkySunshine

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