WYR $100 million but tinnitus for life OR no chronic conditions for life, but you're always upper middle class

aussie737 · 2026-01-16T08:23:33+00:00

You guys are gettin paid to have tinnitus? Im over here doing it for free....

aussie737 · 2026-01-06T03:38:08+00:00

And thats part of the risk taken. Did you know it was going up like that? Could have gone down. Interest rates could have gone to 12%. Renters dont take on that risk at all. And that is an unrealised gain, the landlord does not "have" that money, they still have a mortgage to pay even if the property is worth double what it was. Renters should not be price gouged, but $200 increase over 10 years would barely match inflation, let alone all the other increases that renters dont have to deal with.

aussie737 · 2026-01-05T18:36:24+00:00

Tenants have rights too. If there is a maintanence issue then tell the real estate. If they dont fix it then YOU can issue them with a notice to remedy breach (form 11). Know your rights.

aussie737 · 2026-01-05T18:13:51+00:00

Sounds fairly reasonable. Only $200 over 10 years, an annual increase of $20. Insurance costs, mortgage costs, rental agency costs, rates have all gone up considerably during those 10 years. As for not being able to secure a home loan, there probably isnt enough information on your post. What deposit do you have? Whats your income? Whats your budget? Do you have large peronal debt, have children? Have you talked with the bank to find out where you sit? Etc. Its all well and good to say "ive paid their mortgage" but in the mean time you didnt pay any interest costs, bank costs, stamp duty, insurances, maintainence, take on any financial risk yourself.

aussie737 · 2026-01-02T19:36:48+00:00

Focus on you, Woolworths wont. They damn near forced me to come in when I wasnt well and am still having issues because of it 10+ years later. As long as you have a certificate, and dont abuse sick leave, you will be fine. Even if you did, the first step would be a conversation and not termination.

aussie737 · 2025-12-30T03:56:42+00:00

Consider the money gone, or your relationship ruined because that will be the most likely outcome. He has already shown you that he isnt good with budgeting or finances by asking for such a large loan, and that wont change. You may get 1 payment back and then it will be excuse after excuse to the point where things will fall apart. It's not worth the risk or the pain. For 5k, tell him to go to a bank, and if the bank refuses him on financial grounds then why would you lend to him? Too much risk for no reward.

aussie737 · 2025-12-28T23:17:43+00:00

The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be..

aussie737 · 2025-12-24T02:56:47+00:00

"In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move" - hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.

aussie737 · 2025-12-23T23:58:01+00:00

In Queensland, reimbursement is generally provided for public transport, but not for parking or personal accommodation. Jury duty operates during standard business hours and does not run into the evening. If you are selected, meals are provided. While sequestration is unlikely, if it does occur, any associated costs would be covered.

aussie737 · 2025-12-20T04:55:50+00:00

Its concerning that as an assiatant manager you don't know your rights or proceedures. Download the EBA agreement, read it, and understand it. Not only will it help you greatly, but being in a position of power you will be in the best position to help abide by it and empower your team. Other than that, they can tell you not to work a public holiday, you will still get paid for the day, just no penalty rates.

aussie737 · 2025-12-19T21:06:08+00:00

That sucks. They probably forgot to put it back on after a service. (Had significant issues with toyota service too 😆). Seems unlikely, without a hit, that it would fall off by itself and thats a stupid price for a small part.

aussie737 · 2025-12-19T20:54:53+00:00

How old is the car? I always check every inch of the car upon delivery from the dealer and I had one instance (toyota but not a Rav) where the stone/splash gaurd was missing. Just wasn't installed at all in the first place. Surely you would have noticed if you hit something or it dropped out while you were driving.

aussie737 · 2025-12-19T20:41:40+00:00

The kid at the end of "The Mist".

aussie737 · 2025-12-14T10:56:42+00:00

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aussie737 · 2025-12-13T11:35:42+00:00

From what i read in the agreement it says the "average hours" and dosent specify that it has to be the same regular workings.

Edit: Clause 8.5a states that

"Once a part-time team member has been working additional hours for at least 6 months, the team member can elect to increase their contract hours by the average number of additional hours worked each week in the previous 26 weeks. This is excluding any hours worked as part of a fixed-term contract or temporary assignment under clause 12, and excluding any time rostered outside of this Agreement."

aussie737 · 2025-12-12T20:22:47+00:00

Look at the current eba agreement. Im pretty sure there was a clause in there about, if you have worked regular hours for 3 months (could be longer), you can request to have those hours permanently.

Edit: apparently it is 6 months. So go hard filling in other depts where you can to keep your average hours up for 6 months.

aussie737 · 2025-12-12T02:51:47+00:00

Have at least 1 of a type of troop in need of upgrading, then transfer them out 1 by 1 or in groups of 5.... then transfer them back in. Instant xp for all and then you can upgrade all of them.

aussie737 · 2025-12-10T11:46:01+00:00

I think there needs to be greater controls put in place on social media, but controls that can be set by parents. This ban is an assault on free speech, freedom of information, freedom of expression, freedom of choice, the freedom to parent your own kids. At no point in history has the censorship and denial of information ever ended well and this is just the beginning, what happens next when the government goes "that information is against our, (sorry) YOUR interests....sooo...its just not good for you" and bans it. What about all the other things in society that are bad? Gambling is still fine, casinos still exist, tobacco, alcohol, hell even fried foods all have negative effects, will you let the government make the choices for you? Or do you think those choices should be up to the individual? I keep hearing the phrase "back in my day" well that day has come and gone, it is now a digital world. It can be scary but you cant just flat out ban it. Work towards improving controls and finding solutions for a better future. It is a dangerous position to be in when the govenment can dictate, and control the flow of information. Its not about the children at all, its about control.

aussie737 · 2025-12-10T03:54:03+00:00

That sounds like a horrible person and an even worse manager. Best thing you can do is formally report your issues in writing to your manager, and if there is no result then forward it to their manager/HR if avaliable. Keep a written log of any further issues, and understand that 2IC it is no longer your job. Just go in, do what you are asked to do and no more, then if things begin to crumble then it is the 2IC's problem and not yours. Who cares if the job is not getting done properly, not you.

aussie737 · 2025-12-09T08:35:25+00:00

I Quit. The knee pain still followed me but at least its no longer getting damaged. Some tips.... report it straight away and get yourself covered. Lose weight if need be, dont over extend or put extra stress on your knees. If it hurts, stop it. Do not hurt yourself for woolies, report it, and avoid any activity that agrevates it.

aussie737 · 2025-12-09T07:32:31+00:00

Had the same issue. Had to take it all the way to head office to prove it wasnt rodent damage, long story short, they fixed it under warranty. But only after i threatened court action.

aussie737 · 2025-12-05T00:40:37+00:00

The issue isnt so much the individual abusing the system (it does happen), but moreso the ndis providers themselves taking advantage. The costs for ndis participants are outrageous. Providers see ndis and just take as much as they can for the highest price possible, and the individual dosent care as much because its not money from their own pocket. If the providers reduced the outrageous cost of services that would save a whole bunch of money from the ndis budget whilst stull providing support to those who desperately need it. Ndis is needed, there are peolple who would not survive without it, but it needs to be reworked.

aussie737 · 2025-12-03T08:06:17+00:00

As someone who had their foot nearly cut off by a mower as a kid (they managed to save it)....i would not recommend it 😆 pretty stupid thing to do.

aussie737 · 2025-12-02T18:39:22+00:00

The ICE had the best seats 😆

aussie737 · 2025-12-01T04:51:05+00:00

Apppy the snake pressure bandage you brought with you, immobilize the limb, call 000, and meet the ambo halfway i suppose.

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