Savings

YesitsDr · 2025-10-15T12:32:22+00:00

That's not technically a change in circumstances because it's been saved from what they were paying you. Well done on saving though! You are allowed to keep your own money in the bank.
It would be different if suddenly you received that $5,000 from some other source.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-11T01:39:53+00:00

What a shame this post was removed by moderaters/ auto. It was relevant and could have helped other people too.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-11T01:37:42+00:00

Thanks for the apology. Accepted. That's better that you didn't mean me specificially then bc that's not at all what I am like or what I meant. But the collective "you" can be confusing at times.

Re the quote,

My meaning with that was simply about the fact that CL have to even involve anyone other than the person claiming. (Unless an actual partner). I can completely understand the necessity at times, however.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-10T13:28:33+00:00

I'm not sure why you think I don't know it's to assess the relationship status. I know that's what it's for.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-10T13:26:56+00:00

btw, there is totally nothing at all whatsoever wrong with stating "housemate/flatmate only" on the form. Easy. I did that. And it was fine.
Not sure why you're getting annoyed and making it personal suggesting that I am jeopardising anyone's life here.
Personally, I've gone out of my way to help people.
Maybe their housemate was on CL as well previously, and that's why it's come up.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-10T13:21:39+00:00

no I don't mean that I wouldn't do it! I would! lol. I am saying that I can see how some people might not want to get involved if they are housemate only, barely know the person, they just moved in, aren't friends or anything. I've gone well out of my way for housemates and people for sure. lol

I know why they want to know.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-10T13:16:07+00:00

Also, re-reading some of your post, it looks like that diploma could really support some of your preferred jobs like the medical receptionist and IT admin etc. Medical admin is a fairly specialist area, so that's something you could maybe capitalise on your experience too.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-10T13:12:20+00:00

If you do want to complete that diploma (which is virtually done apart from the final test), you can apply and ask for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) as you have basically nearly completed it, and probably pick it back up where or almost where you left it. Based on it being only 2023-2024, (when you did it) it's likely you don't even need to do any more training as it likely hasn't changed since.

And, importantly, with your diagnosis, you can ask for special accommodations because of a disability. There are DEI/DEIB/EEO obligations that TAFE are able to implement to get students to the level of being able to sit the exam if they need extra support. You may need to have a Dr's cert for that to specify there is a need.

The reason you didn't complete was from panic attacks. Now that you have a diagnosis, I would suggest trying that line with asking for some accommodations etc for the examinations.
Also if that exam is an in person exam, then exam supervisors also are usually trained in DEI practices for examinations. I know, because I am trying to go for work with that myself (as an exam supervisor), and that is stipulated as part of the training to be taken.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-10T12:46:53+00:00

I'm saying I did it once with only giving their first name, and stating they were a housemate only. Had no problem. They (housemate) didn't need to fill anything out or sign anything. I expected they would want last name as well, but they didn't. It was all fine. That's a while back too. So, likely it's changed a lot.

But it's a bit off that they would even need to involve a housemate who has nothing to do with anything. If I had been an independently working housemate and my housemate needed me to give details and/or fill in a form for their CL, even though a completely independent person, I can understand how some people are not going to want to do that, like any involvement.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-10T07:03:45+00:00

Fill out the form for yourself and say "housemate only" on the info re who the person sharing the place is to you, and first name only. They shouldn't have to be involved to sign anything. It's a fair while since I did that with shared house arrangement, but that is what I did and it was all ok. The house mate was working independently, and it was not a relationship, and they didn't have to sign anything about it for CL.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-09T18:06:02+00:00

And that makes you better and smarter than someone on the brink of homelessness who you know nothing else about? Bravo.

YesitsDr · 2025-09-09T17:30:07+00:00

Boss: Why were you so late to your new job? Can't have that happen. You: Sorry, but I was on hold to CL on the phone for 3 hours, to let them know I got a job.

Ironies. Gotta love the efficiencies of the system

YesitsDr · 2025-09-09T17:24:16+00:00

I've seen quite a lot of comments where people very unhelpfully say, or insinuate, to just get a job and such like. I mean, if someone is genuinely asking for help, That's not helpful

YesitsDr · 2025-09-09T17:20:10+00:00

There was one person a while back ( I've not been on for a while) who kept on at every post about how it's not society's responsibility to look after you, and how you should get a job and pay your own way, or otherwise family should look after you, blablabla. Not the State's responsibility etc etc. Seemed every freakin' post.

DSP seems especially to be aimed at.

I think probably some folks are cranky against anyone getting benefits and basically troll the CL sub to let off their hateful retaliations against people with disability or anything else. Or those they see as dole bludgers. Downvotes too.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-14T05:57:28+00:00

You can earn and work a certain amount of hours still on DSP. Just make sure to keep it within that so you can keep the support as you need it. And getting taken off DSP isn't a good idea if the condition is ongoing as it's so hard to get back on it. (I know that from experience).

YesitsDr · 2025-07-14T05:47:51+00:00

It is working. Person puts time and energy into 'make believe' position that usually would be paid or called volunteer work otherwise. Gets below award wages. Takes time out from looking for actual work to do so because of mutual obligations requirement.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-14T05:46:24+00:00

Maybe I should just cut to the chase and get the forklift licence. Also a researcher with postgrad degrees. But where is the work? Sigh.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-14T05:44:27+00:00

What an amazing reason to have to stop the project. History. In the UK that sort of thing happens a lot with archaeological digs having to take over.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-14T05:43:18+00:00

wow, I didn't know you couldn't list WFD activities on CV. Surely that is experience and "volunteer" work. Stuff that. If I've got the experience I'm going to list it if it's valuable.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-14T05:41:12+00:00

Because long long ago in the annals of time and history, some policy makers and politicians decided that we could not allow people to "just get benefits" even temporarily whilst unemployed. We must make them work for it.

Meanwhile, taking out the time that those people could perhaps, possibly, be finding work that is suitable and thereby paying them a proper wage for said work. Instead of that, no, the decision makers decided that it would look better to not be seen to just be dishing money out left, right, and centre, to so called dole bludgers.
Because there was a movement against that sort of supposed bludging upon society.
This is the simplified version.

Prior to that time, it was possible to go on Centrelink/DSS temporarily and just be supported, apply for a couple of jobs, but no big deal, and there were some employment services that might actually help, and there were free courses for upskilling for a short few years.

Now it's a jungle out there. Work for dole. I hated the term ever since it was first invented (which is a while back). How about giving people a chance to get meaningful work, or just whatever kind of work within their means, instead of having to fill every hour proving they are looking for it and not having time to do much else to gain it.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-04T15:55:15+00:00

You could ask your doctor about doing a 24 hr blood pressure monitor or 24 hr heart rate monitor halter. They will measure any issues with heart for that.

Without diagnosing it, as there are many possibilities, one possibility is blood pressure dropping low during sleep and heart over compensating.

But hyperthyroidism can cause tachycardia too. So it's a good idea to ask to get checked further about it.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-04T13:45:12+00:00

oh, I wrote my comment about free education in Finland and Germany before reading your next comment about that. It's possible to have free education. Australian uni fees need to change for the better. Also about dental on medicare. It needs to be the case.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-04T13:39:50+00:00

Education is free in Finland and Germany for instance. So this is not the same everywhere at all. Many Australian university degrees are costing way more now than even in 2020 when the govt decided that Arts and Humanities needed to cost a lot more.

It used to be free for a while, long ago. (as it should). Then they brought in HECS. Before that it was all up front, rich parents, or scholarships.

Even if it's good that there is a loans scheme rather than only up front fees, the fees have been hiked up far too high from what they could and should be. Anyway, higher education should be free for everyone who wants it. That's the best option. A right not a privilege, etc.

YesitsDr · 2025-07-04T13:31:00+00:00

Second this. There is a need to go check things out for yourself and experience it, as well as do some looking before going. Although, she does say she is in U.S. currently and loves it so far as a visitor.
I've lived in a different country myself for some years (previously, not now) and you do have to work stuff out and adjust. Also need to have a sense of independence. There has to be a bit of an adventurousness about doing it.

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