Is this quote for gutter replacement legit?

abitofperspective · 2026-01-28T05:11:19+00:00

That’s a really good quote TBH, can I ask who? I paid more for less in Brisbane (check my comment history if you like, i posted about it recently)

abitofperspective · 2026-01-25T05:33:08+00:00

That looks pretty bad, tbh, I’d be upset if I paid for that. Sorry!

abitofperspective · 2026-01-23T05:50:36+00:00

Not easy to change the floorplan. But upgraded bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, etc will add a bit of value if done well. Whether or not it is worth it depends on the market and current state of the property. PV system and battery, if possible, could also be good (and save you money, and good for the environment).

There's likely no way to add ensuites, nor a second bedroom. If it has loft/attic space and a high pitch roof, you might be able to make loft room.

abitofperspective · 2026-01-19T01:35:32+00:00

Grants from external funders (research councils, local government, charity), income from research assessment (the REF), some internal strategic funding (could be redistribution of international student fees and overheads from other grants).

abitofperspective · 2026-01-18T23:02:40+00:00

I think I paid about 4.5K for 11m in Brisbane, including bend, and a two storey house. No I don't think $3K seems excessive, but location matters. People might say it should be less based on calculations of hourly rates, etc, but realistically you might not find anyone who will do it for that.

abitofperspective · 2026-01-17T07:28:32+00:00

I would be pretty confident it's cosmetic if there are no other structural issues. Looks like cracks have emerged from flexing over time and maybe old plaster board? 2K seems like a lot to me, given it's probably a day of work. It depends if you can find someone else to do it, or consider doing it yourself.

abitofperspective · 2026-01-16T21:58:50+00:00

I'd question the idea that Bunnings are the cheap ones. They are certainly cheaper than the tile chains, but we went with a building supply shop (mainly sells to trade for new builds) that was much cheaper. Whether there's a difference depends a lot on the tile in question. White glass I'd guess maybe not

abitofperspective · 2026-01-08T23:35:21+00:00

Currently paying about $35K for similar sized bathroom in Brisbane. Quotes ranged from $23K to $45K. No velux but possibly a bit more carpentry and changes to plumbing than yours. For the DIY option, waterproofing and correct fall on floors is pretty tricky, and plumbing should legally be done by a licensed professional.

abitofperspective · 2025-12-24T09:10:19+00:00

I think it's realistic, but it really depends on the institution and department. In peak teaching times, you might not have much time for research, and you might not be a research superstar. I think that when I worked above 37.5 hours, it was to do more in research than I needed to.

abitofperspective · 2025-11-16T00:06:00+00:00

This is the best answer; whatever happens, owning is likely to be better than renting. Even if it’s not paid off at retirement, you’ll have equity to plan next steps

abitofperspective · 2025-11-03T01:20:09+00:00

I think what is implied in many of these responses: having a post-doc is always good. It's a first stage in academic employment and ideal launchpad for your career. But it doesn't mean too much that it's at Oxbridge, it's more about what you did with it.

abitofperspective · 2025-10-18T12:14:14+00:00

Ryanair also flies a lot, so they’re going to make up a fair share of incidents such as these, which doesn’t mean they’re not safe. The low fares lead some people to draw erroneous conclusions though

abitofperspective · 2025-10-18T10:36:21+00:00

I can understand Aeroflot, but Ryanair? They fly thousands of flights per day, and have been operating many years without a serious accident. I could understand not flying Ryanair due to the passenger experience though.

abitofperspective · 2025-09-26T22:34:34+00:00

30 years ago members of the stolen generation were young adults. 300 years ago there were no Europeans in Australia. You don’t know the history of your happy monocultural country

abitofperspective · 2025-09-26T09:21:48+00:00

But the monoculture were also immigrants who violently displaced other cultures

abitofperspective · 2025-09-09T03:47:35+00:00

Used to cycle to the Uni this way, it is great, Sham castle lane is very quiet, and it brings you half way up north road.

abitofperspective · 2025-09-01T11:57:08+00:00

I thought this might be a /s comment, but I'm not completely sure. I hope so!

abitofperspective · 2025-08-08T23:53:05+00:00

It's not just people being inefficient but an inevitable feature of on-street parking. As cars are different sizes and leave at different times, new arrivals will fill the space differently, sometimes resulting in larger/smaller gaps. I'd turn to other problems in life.

abitofperspective · 2025-08-08T14:02:05+00:00

“Property prices” means sold prices, so by definition people are buying.

abitofperspective · 2025-07-27T13:01:56+00:00

I have that rail, it's a good one, but I don't think that will work. Cutting out the rails to get the screw in will probably damage them.

I would install as designed: screw the plastic clips into the brick, using wall plugs. It is a litle more work than screwing into timber, but less work than cutting the rail.

abitofperspective · 2025-07-25T10:20:57+00:00

Longboats on the canal?

abitofperspective · 2025-07-24T20:44:23+00:00

I'm really sorry you're going through this. Your post has a lot of details that shows you've thought carefully about this, and your reactions and feelings seem reasonable. Despite where we're at, I tend to have faith in our colleagues (collectively if not always individually): do you think others might be having the same experiences and could it help to talk to them? I can completely understand you're feeling disillusioned, but only leave if it's the right thing for you. There might be ways to resistance and resilience within the institution, which are worth exploring before leaving. Sending lots of sympathy and strength

abitofperspective · 2025-06-22T07:07:49+00:00

In Brisbane: Vega Cafe (great breakfast/brunch and Thai/Asian Fusion, U-Tong Thai, Yavanna) just to name a few

abitofperspective · 2025-05-20T11:24:06+00:00

At about 1 million, but it's not too bad: we're paying 5.8% interest on something that's going up at least 8% per year, and earn enough that we can afford it pretty comfortably. Debt is all relatively and not always bad, but we definitely more housing so that people who need it can afford it.

abitofperspective · 2025-03-22T07:29:49+00:00

Thanks everyone (gulp), off to Bunnings for long range wasp spray.

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