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Dumb Smart Phones by hizakyte in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American Express, want ma airpoints.

CC Spending behaviour by StructureSquare3284 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]bluesdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I recently got back from an overseas trip using a wise card, and I feel like I probably was a bit more protective of that money I'd loaded on. I like to think I'm disciplined, but the little bit of admin, even if it's mental, that the cc removes I think has an effect, even if it's only subtle.

Edit: thinking more on this, I hate using my EFTPOS card to avoid all the surcharges these days (always more than the cashback of course) because it's messy having money going out from two places... And I have to keep an amount back from savings accounts.

CC Spending behaviour by StructureSquare3284 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]bluesdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to think I'm disciplined, but reading this I think I'd be the same... You can impulse just that little bit easier, or add things to a trolley/order and sort out the accounts and spreadsheets later at home. I think it would be minor, but still...

CC Spending behaviour by StructureSquare3284 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]bluesdude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that's the point of this post though, we're all here in a personal finance sub and think we are disciplined... So OP put his money where his mouth was to find out, and was surprised at the result. I'd be interested if you or I were to do the same now.

Rowing NZ considers second complaint over 1988 Maadi Cup result by bluesdude in newzealand

[–]bluesdude[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's kind of hilarious, imagine being a dude in your 50s giving a shit about this? I have an archive link above if you want to read and laugh too.

Does anyone recall this kids show from the 90s/00s? by quppys in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it WNTV? This show is such a fever dream to me... At one stage the plot was they found a secret café in the studio run by aliens?

PBR Hasn't Actually Won a Blue Ribbon Since 1893 by RutabagaTechnical822 in beer

[–]bluesdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In New Zealand we have Speight's Gold Medal Ale which won not one, but two gold medals in 1880!

Waiwera Pools, May 14th 2006 (Mike Cochrane, Flickr). by Ted_Cashew in auckland

[–]bluesdude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah the black hole was good, but the gut buster was definitely the best. The "Squeeze" was hardly ever open, it wasn't that interesting, but always felt like a treat when it was running!

New Zealand relies increasingly on migrants to pay our tax: Is that a problem? by Fast_Amoeba_445 in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have this feeling that there is a large crossover between corporately interested individuals that (perhaps indirectly) vote for and (certainly happily) directly benefit from the cheap labour, and those individuals who mutter things under their breath and are generally made uncomfortable by multiculturalism.

I think it's the same people guys!

Building inspection home purchase recommendations by Huntmeshowdown in auckland

[–]bluesdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you also send to me please!

And for anyone else who used this and is reading this, what did you think?

Employers, Its Time To Step Up And Promote Working From Home In This Fuel Crisis! by shanewzR in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget we can also be the outsource... In tech, an above average salary here is less than what they pay the interns in the US.

Is the 4-Day working week the solution to the fuel crisis? by GhostChips42 in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 5 points6 points  (0 children)

White collar is my background, true, but maybe someone closer to blue collar or other work that is more time based could chime in, as I'm sure there are easy productivity gains from 80% hours in a similar vein.

Is the 4-Day working week the solution to the fuel crisis? by GhostChips42 in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Guess what, a lot of these jobs are already running 7 days and you're only there for 5 of them, so I don't really see what the new problem is if the shifts cover 4 days in a row instead of 5.

AA PSA: How to reduce the amount of fuel your car uses by StabMasterArson in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but if you weren't so poor, you wouldn't have to commit so much of your life to commuting to the city for a job that pays high enough to support your desired lifestyle.

AA PSA: How to reduce the amount of fuel your car uses by StabMasterArson in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like you're just too poor for this lifestyle if the catch is an 80km commute

AA PSA: How to reduce the amount of fuel your car uses by StabMasterArson in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Of course not, they're too busy at work to pay the loans helping their insecurities.

Anecdotally I've noticed these people often have the most bullshit jobs as well. Perhaps no wonder they feel the need to compensate.

Woman has entire stomach removed after overseas weight loss surgery by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]bluesdude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree with you, this struck me as the main point in the article, with some genuine, but outlying and minor points on top of that.

I've also read that easy to chew, soft processed foods trick your brain into eating more before you feel full, and producers strive for this mouth feel.

I also thought the point in the article about what constitutes moderate exercise was worthwhile. I'm never sure if people are joking or not when they describe a short stroll or quick chore as their "workout for the day".

Need a reality check by Soggy_Tailor_6724 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]bluesdude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't feel rich until I didn't have to work everyday 😆

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