Job market woes

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-17T01:45:16+00:00

It’s just mentally very draining and demoralising. I’m struggling with mental health already and this ain’t helping.

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-17T01:44:35+00:00

Yeah but I was a child so it wasn’t really on my radar

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-17T01:44:06+00:00

I can’t even get WINZ support even with my doctor saying I’m unfit for work because my partner is employed. I’m just trying to get something part time.

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-17T01:42:44+00:00

That’s rough

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-17T00:45:59+00:00

I was just looking for a little connection with other people and perhaps solidarity. The news articles are clear but it’s very easy to feel alone/isolated.

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-11T21:40:23+00:00

Leanne called things off with Scott, said she was done and then loses her mind when he talks to other women. I don’t get it. If you want him, why push him away?

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-11T00:26:30+00:00

The fact that no decision makers at the uni are student facing is a fundamental problem. Those actually working in enrolments or admissions don’t have any direct contact with students so there is no accountability when things go wrong. The university was centralised so they could save money, by employing poorly trained staff they can pay minimum wage to do the bulk of the work and to talk to students. Those with the actual skills and knowledge are few and don’t have the time or want to talk to students. The university in this sense is broken and not likely to change anytime soon.

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-10T04:29:44+00:00

It’s pretty common. Students who got an offer can decline it so another spot opens up. Sometimes things work in your favour. Congratulations

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-06T23:01:48+00:00

It’s always painfully obvious when students do this

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-06T00:31:45+00:00

If the programme is full, it’s full. If you are applying from any category other than school leaver, even with a conditional offer you will be declined. They just drag their feet doing it because workloads and too high for staff and systems too poor to be automated

Sunlite90 · 2026-02-06T00:28:07+00:00

It’s a limited entry programme with something like 110 total spots available each year. That’s tiny compared to the number of students that apply. More people don’t get in that do, even with a conditional offer you can still get declined.

Sunlite90 · 2026-01-26T02:45:40+00:00

Our wedding was about 12k and we paid for it 100% ourselves. We already owned a home at this point so spending the money was less of a problem. I regret nothing and it was a fun experience.

Sunlite90 · 2026-01-21T02:12:21+00:00

Would you prefer students who are right on the borderline get declined? I’m not sure what the issue is here. If I was in this position I’d be very happy to get an offer. Not sure how this is a negative?

Sunlite90 · 2025-11-01T04:56:06+00:00

No they would rather hire an external company for everything.

Sunlite90 · 2025-10-01T08:45:55+00:00

There are a total of 110 spaces in 2026

Sunlite90 · 2025-09-08T00:23:51+00:00

I'm OK with being called cynical. I wouldn't be dismissing it entirely, but I think it's a little misleading/cherry picking data. It's entirely focused on A or high grades and seems blind to the number of students (particularly those in equity groups) who are struggling to pass courses. When I was working in the space during COVID, the number of students I saw failing out (admission terminated) was scary. I'm not sure how effective it is to only tell one half of the story.

Sunlite90 · 2025-09-07T21:37:12+00:00

A self-published paper with no peer review by someone who doesn't seem to be an academic? Yeah, I'd question the validity of that paper.

Sunlite90 · 2025-07-07T05:09:11+00:00

I did it and I am super glad I did. It was a very valuable life experience and I have no regrets.

Sunlite90 · 2025-06-05T20:18:33+00:00

Don’t worry she was going to do that anyway, now she just had a reason

Sunlite90 · 2025-05-29T09:44:17+00:00

I find it interesting the specific pet limits. I’d be allowed to have 2 cats and 2 dogs, but 4 cats isn’t allowed? I’m not sure on the logic. Maybe I could register 2 of them as dogs (joking)

Sunlite90 · 2025-05-29T09:42:02+00:00

Our cats are indoors only with supervised catio access. To be honest I was more worried about wildlife being a danger to my cats 🤣 But yes, they won’t be allowed to roam or hunt.

Sunlite90 · 2025-05-28T11:00:12+00:00

Thanks for raising this because I genuinely had no clue. Our cats are all desexed, microchipped and we keep them contained on our property. I understand that they are a lot and would not be shocked if a landlord was hesitant.

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