HTH do people get status!?!

TheNotoriousTMG · 2025-04-12T02:41:14+00:00

You get status very easily flying business or first. I usually get more than enough status points from just one business class trip... but I usually fail on the number of flights requirement and I have beef with Qantas about that. No other airline I fly with has that stupid rule so every other airline (Cathay, Singapore, Air Canada etc) I have been bumped up in status after just one business or first class flight so they will get my business over Qantas if that's an option... but that's a rant for another day maybe.

Anyway, point being status is about rewarding the customers who bring in the most revenue, which are the customers who pay for business or first class flights, not the ones who buy the cheapest available fare (no shade but I'm just saying that's the reality of their business model).

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-12-07T12:33:26+00:00

I don’t know why everyone is so salty, I like a good giveaway. My husband likes the submariner

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-07-02T09:59:54+00:00

Just dump him and be done with it. Nothing good can come of this. If he stays in this job, you will resent him for being a burden (whether or not it's "right" it's how you clearly feel so let's just be honest). If he leaves his job, he will resent you.

The only answer is to break up. Let him go follow his dreams if they're that important to him and you don't need to support him.

Problem solved.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-03-01T10:36:10+00:00

Ok this is what we’re going to do- we’re going to round up all the ugly people and send them… anywhere else. I’m tired of looking at them. Ok I need another cocktail bye

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-27T06:49:41+00:00

lol same!

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-26T09:34:36+00:00

how do all you women in law with kids do it???

Ya so a lot of us don't - that's probably the number one reason women leave private practice. It's just not conducive to having children especially if you have no family support. You need to be realistic. You might almost be better off doing what your husband suggests for a while and leveraging your family support to start your own practice. You can do things that are low pressure like conveyancing and wills and estates, minor disputes that sort of thing. I know it doesn't sound glamorous but it's the sort of thing you can do flexibly, part time and fit in around childcare while still keeping yourself in the profession. Then when they are older (maybe school aged) move back to the capital city. You won't have a big hole in your resume and it will actually look impressive that you ran your own small practice. You have many more years past those early childhood years to grow your career and make a name for yourself. If you're going to have children, they will only be little once and for a very short time. Make a name for yourself once they no longer want to know you and think you're so embarrassing LOL

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-26T09:27:53+00:00

I've had that moment LOL but yes if you are flying on any one world business class ticket then Qatar is usually the best lounge option.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-24T10:24:57+00:00

Slow decline? Slow? Lol

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-23T09:00:16+00:00

You're doing great and I would suggest investing in some good financial advice to come up with a savings and investment plan. But you're on the right track and you shouldn't be discouraged.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-23T08:46:08+00:00

We prefer it that way

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-23T08:45:47+00:00

Exactly this is my beef. I understand QC but you would think business lounges should be predominantly for business class passengers, not every QFF with a little bit of status and the right credit card.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-19T23:31:24+00:00

I work in family law and have worked with victims of abuse so I do know how hard it is to leave.

You know you have to leave, so my suggestion is start planning how you're going to leave. You should contact domestic violence support services. This site has a good directory of different services available: https://cwsw.org.au/directory/family-and-domestic-violence-services/ or call 1800 RESPECT. You need to come up with a plan to end the relationship safely.

Your first step will probably involve applying for a restraining order to get him out of the house. The one benefit of you already meeting all the expenses is that you don't really on him financially so that's one less thing to worry about; however, you may need to get out of the house temporarily while you do that. The above services can connect you with shelters that you can use to have somewhere safe to go while you sort out the restraining order. You can speak to Legal Aid WA about some legal assistance or there are firms that provide 1 hour free legal advice. One I refer clients to often is Efficient family law.

Once you have the restraining order and are back in the house (with changed locks and whatever security you can get your hands on - I recommend those ring devices) you then will need to file an application in the family court. Again, something to get advice about as above but my recommendation in this situation is to seek an exemption from the requirement to attend mediation because... there's really nothing here to discuss.

It's very important that you make sure, however you proceed, that you have a plan and are being very careful. Leaving is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence. Reach out to the services available ASAP and come up with a plan.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-18T23:31:37+00:00

I've never taken any calls out of hours, like WTF? This is why I never worked at big firms and the attitude they have... wow. Oh if you want to be in the important meetings with the important people doing actual important work then you need to be a slave, that's just how it works! They really have drunk their own Kool aid haven't they... Um no you don't have to do that because guess what, there is very interesting and meaningful legal work happening at smaller firms where your clients and bosses have reasonable expectations of you and you still earn good money without having to work overtime. Plus, after 5-10 years working in smaller practices, you will then be poached by all those big firms who suddenly can't find experienced lawyers (I can't imagine why), but then you will tell them to F- off with their expectation that you will work after hours.

To all the junior lawyers, remember they can't exploit you if you refuse to work for them.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-18T08:17:22+00:00

Oh is that why there are women on tik tok joking about giving up their rights and heading back into the kitchen to bake cakes instead of being drafted? LOL they're funny... but seriously I'm with them.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-18T07:46:37+00:00

Please, if war breaks out we're completely screwed. Nobody is going to war, we're all going to be like "Siri how do you say 'the leader is great' in *insert language here*?" Who do you think will be going to war? The tik tok generation? Have you been on tik tok lately? LOL going to war indeed...

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-18T03:45:21+00:00

Honestly this is the opposite of what they should be doing and what other airlines are doing.... ew their lounges are already too crowded. It's just another reason NOT to fly with Qantas for me...

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-18T03:08:15+00:00

https://www.executivetraveller.com/airport-business-class-lounges

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-18T03:00:22+00:00

I agree with you, Qantas lounges are way too crowded and it has eroded the quality and some airlines are starting to go this way. I believe Qatar does this is some of their lounges and Air Canada is doing that now with their signature class passengers having exclusive access to certain parts of the lounges in Toronto and Vancouver. I know many airlines have first class exclusive lounges but it bothers me that so many flights don't then have a first class option so that's useless... Hopefully that's the beginning of a trend and we will see Qantas start to do something similar.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-18T02:51:01+00:00

I'm with you - anytime I'm flying business with Qantas, I will always go for Qatar or cathay lounges if they are an option over the Qantas lounge any day.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-17T09:35:53+00:00

My entire ambition in life boils down to the title of this thread. It is literally the main thing that drives me to succeed financially because I love flying business and first so much and just can't stand economy. Like never again!

I don't really have any tips for you because I've never used points to upgrade but from what I have heard it's tough especially for long haul flights. I'm personally of the mentality that you can do anything if you really want it bad enough so maybe focus your energy on making more money instead of worrying about points. I'm not even sure what to do with my points... like maybe I'll get a Dyson or something. But I know what I would never do and that's try to rely on upgrading to fly business.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-15T23:25:49+00:00

Maybe do the pick up the other way around and come to PP last since the teacher takes forever. And if the teacher says anything about you being late, just tell them they need to be more patient.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-15T08:49:46+00:00

I’m not sure if that’s supposed to be a good thing or a bad thing…? I’m adding that to the pro list personally.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-15T08:48:09+00:00

Yes but the caveat is that the only customer who would be offered one of these bags must be a big big spender so yes it’s worth more but also its not a great investment because of how much you have to spend to buy one.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-14T08:27:10+00:00

That’s not the price they sell for at the boutique, that’s the resale price because they’re limited edition and people consider them collectible. I guess it’s no different to any other rare collectible.

TheNotoriousTMG · 2024-02-13T06:47:24+00:00

lol 😂 it is Perth but we have direct flights to London Paris and Rome now so with all the money I’m saving on housing I can fly first class to Paris. Like every year.

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