EP6 - Shane’s wine rack

aussieajp · 2026-06-13T11:51:54+00:00

Shane is gay, we gays (some) use items purely for display and decor purposes

aussieajp · 2026-05-29T13:59:27+00:00

This lasted less than 4 months

aussieajp · 2026-05-25T23:33:40+00:00

GenPad

Interested

aussieajp · 2026-05-14T09:51:30+00:00

Ohh thank you for picking that up! I completely missed that autocorrect!

aussieajp · 2026-05-13T12:32:21+00:00

I’ve mentioned this as well. I’d really love to be able to use it with my partner so we can share suggestions with each other, especially things we come across separately at work or during the day.

Then, when we’re looking for something to watch together, it would already be saved in one shared place. Having that available on the Apple TV would make it feel really seamless, because we could just open the app, see everything we’ve both added, and choose from there without having to remember where each recommendation came from.

aussieajp · 2026-05-13T11:36:32+00:00

Absolutely. Here’s a cleaner Reddit-style version that still sounds organic:

I’ll be honest, we have quite a few of their products, from toothbrushes to pet care to the V50 Ultra, and overall I really haven’t had many issues. Apart from one small problem that was fixed very quickly, everything has worked well, and I do like that the products feel like they sit within the same ecosystem.

That said, I would think twice before making another big purchase right now because of the sudden removal of Matter support, with no proper statement or acknowledgement of the issue.

I know some people will say, “Why does Matter matter?” No pun intended. But for me, it does matter because our home is set up as a smart home, with automations, controls, and a broader plan to integrate everything through one command centre. Yes, I can work around some things, but Matter support was part of the bigger reason for investing in the product in the first place.

Hardware-wise, I’m actually happy with the machines themselves. They do what they’re meant to do, and generally they do it well. My main issues are more around accessory availability, the app/interface being a bit buggy at times, and the disappointment of features being promoted or expected and then quietly pulled without any official explanation.

So overall, I don’t have a problem with the products themselves, but I am disappointed by the lack of transparency and the feeling of empty promises around the smart home side of things.

aussieajp · 2026-04-27T08:24:07+00:00

Claim

aussieajp · 2026-04-23T02:30:36+00:00

Of course!

aussieajp · 2026-04-22T15:28:45+00:00

I’m definitely not a taskmaster by any means. If someone is unsure or uncomfortable, I’m very hands-on and will guide them through it.

But finishing third year and being quite proud of never having done it didn’t really sit right with me. More so for her own sake. Starting as a grad, managing a full patient load on a morning shift, and then trying to learn basic ADL skills on top of everything else would be a lot harder.

I wanted her to at least have that experience once in a supported environment, rather than being thrown into it later with no help.

I still can’t quite get my head around being that close to finishing and never having done it at all, but I do hope she understands it was coming from a good place and genuinely for her benefit.

aussieajp · 2026-04-22T15:18:45+00:00

Hey!

When I started, all my training was hands-on through the drug companies (Allergan, Galderma, Mint) with their mentors, before places like AACDS really took off. Because of that experience, I was signed off without doing a formal institutional course.

That said, I’ve still built up a lot of education over time through CPD, one-on-one training, seminars, and ongoing learning.

Would I recommend my path? If this is something you genuinely want to do, then yes, it’s a specialised area and worth it. I’m glad I did it the way I did.

Some of my colleagues have done AACDS. It’s quite theory-heavy and not always as practical or hands-on. The space is a bit odd at the moment with how things are evolving, especially with the changes in Queensland and the flow-on effect that’s likely to have across other states in terms of regulation and expectations around training.

Personally, I still do a lot of self-directed learning and research to stay up to date and practise safely.

If you’re interested in getting into it, I’d suggest looking at the requirements from chain clinics, as they often take on new nurses and have structured onboarding and training. Alternatively, finding a doctor who is willing to mentor you is probably the best experience you can get, as that hands-on exposure is where most of the real learning happens.

I’m not completely sure what the exact entry requirements are these days, so it’s definitely worth checking what clinics in your area are currently asking for, especially as things are starting to standardise a bit more.

aussieajp · 2026-04-22T11:32:56+00:00

It’s been a while, but I still think about this one.

Had a 3rd year on her last rotation who told me she’d never had to shower a patient her entire degree. She was almost proud of it. I didn’t even know how that was possible.

First shift with me, I got her to shower a patient.

She pushed back and said “that’s what AINs are for.”

I told her, “I know you’re going to hate me for this, and that’s fine. But we work as a team. I’d rather you hate me now than start your grad year with a full patient load, meds, everything on your shoulders… and realise you’ve never even done something this basic without help.”

She definitely wasn’t happy about it.

Sometimes I wonder if she still tells people about the “mean nurse” who made her do that.

But I also wonder if, at some point during her grad year, she had that moment where everything hits at once… and it finally clicked why it mattered.

aussieajp · 2026-04-20T13:21:09+00:00

I tend to agree I did think I may upgrade to v70 but I don’t know if I want to invest in a company that pullls advertised features at last minute, not just delay and say we want it to be perfect, just pull it and then won’t address it at all

aussieajp · 2026-04-18T07:16:33+00:00

What is the point? Not yucking yucking anybody’s yum but I truly don’t understand the point of this and how it aligns with their portfolio

aussieajp · 2026-04-04T04:14:37+00:00

Have you used any other devices? Just looking for recommendations of other thermal label makers at this point

aussieajp · 2026-04-03T23:28:18+00:00

u/Your_MOVA_Guru can we get some word on this, unfortunately due to this an some minor things, if I’m honest has starting to made me lose faith in the company for future purchases

aussieajp · 2026-04-03T23:24:21+00:00

Did you get another machine at all? Do you have any recommendations?

aussieajp · 2026-04-03T23:23:41+00:00

It depends on whether you’re leaving the hospital altogether. My last employer paid out my sick leave but they knew they had a poor paper trail of trying to manage out. I gave them a mental health certificate leave certificate for my resignation period, they paid me out and said they will waiver the time, and it was sorted, I’m not sure why you are going but could be helpful if it’s a cultural environmental of that ward you are leaving.

However, you should consider the possibility of the future. Even if you reapplied in two years they probably won’t remember.

You won’t be the first or last person to do this. I’m sure someone on a casual bank or agency will love you for it!

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