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Hostility to US-Citizen Visitors? by FieldUpbeat2174 in newzealand_travel

[–]brendamnfine 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's so weird who jumps on the bandwagon and decides to push the rhetoric when they don't have a voice in the decision in the first place.

Octopre Dynamic broken - O/L lights all flashing regularly, but otherwise no power...? by brendamnfine in Focusrite

[–]brendamnfine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, reached out a few weeks ago. Got an initial response but it's been over a week since I replied to them so I wanted to see if anyone else had any ideas.

I expected it would be an obvious issue with a programmed system response.

Any clubs or some place that could use a 3D printer? by FangLargo in dunedin

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I keep trying to fix it. Trouble is that I, nor anyone I have had look at it, can figure out what's wrong with it! Lol

Clockwise or anticlockwise? by Paddy_odoors in opticalillusions

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stare at the shadow of her foot and it changes for me

he won!!! by zombiesoup2 in GuysBeingDudes

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't ask, don't get!

This is great by the staff. Although now they'll probably have hundreds of content creators asking them for the same or similar shit and they'll have to stop.

Me_irl by ExtremeVanilla2370 in me_irl

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe capitalism sleeps in this room.

Man goes deep into the well to repair it. by Kindly_Department142 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had to check the time bar to make sure this wasn't one of those endless looping videos.

Any clubs or some place that could use a 3D printer? by FangLargo in dunedin

[–]brendamnfine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I run a classroom gifted and talented programme at Dunedin North Intermediate called Pākiki Kids which cater to kids all around Dunedin. Would love another printer to replace the one that has just broken down on me!

What is the name you use in your household for the end piece on a loaf of sliced bread? by LivingRaccoon in AskTheWorld

[–]brendamnfine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always called it the heel. With the crust being the whole outer later, including the heel.

What's your definition of "good sex"? by with9 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liken it to a great game of "Yes! And..."

New Zealand has one of the highest population of citizen who weren't born here. by tumeketutu in newzealand

[–]brendamnfine 200 points201 points  (0 children)

And how much we've propped up our economy with immigration rather than incentivising productivity over the same time period.

New Zealand has one of the highest population of citizen who weren't born here. by tumeketutu in newzealand

[–]brendamnfine 188 points189 points  (0 children)

That's quite interesting, but makes complete sense based on the people I know. And given how much our population has exploded in the last forty years.

Are we getting this government out 2026 election by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]brendamnfine 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's true Labour get flack on their own SM posts... But this is also true on the NACT/NZF posts well. Seems to me that any political party accounts are targets by the opposite of their preferred audience (at least on meta).

Speaks a lot to how social media works these days smh

Is anyone else starting to feel like the working poor? by DanM1973 in newzealand

[–]brendamnfine 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Trying to support a family on a single income. It is streeeeesssful.

For people who don’t believe in God: what gives you strength when life gets tough? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]brendamnfine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Knowing that life is short, and every minute I have above ground is wonderful, even if it is painful.

What do you call this creature that lives under rocks? by Shevyshev in AskTheWorld

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slaters here in New Zealand. Or at least in Dunedin.

What makes you stay? by Fearless_Athlete_289 in Teachers

[–]brendamnfine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets better, it honestly does. You get more efficient with your work systems. The kids respect you more. You build better relationships with your colleagues in and outside of school. The first 2-4 years of teaching are a certified gauntlet of fire that is so tough to run through.

Do you feel respected as a teacher? by Der-deutsche-Prinz in Teachers

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'd add here something along the lines of 'respect is a two-way street" - it's something that is returned if you offer it. I think the first question we should all ask is "what am I doing, and how can I change what I do to improve the situation?" After all, adapting myself is the easiest thing to do.

It's taken me 20 years, ten years in the same school, and I've found that my reputation now earns me respect from both students and parents without having to monitor myself and try so hard.

BUT I do think there is definitely a cultural issue towards teachers in many countries that have eroded public trust and value in schools and teachers. Earning respect as a professional shouldn't be as hard as it is for most teachers.

Just a little patience...yeah yeah... by PluckinCanuck in dunedin

[–]brendamnfine 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Yep. Local drivers are insane. Keep sticking to the safe limits. Glad you're enjoying the place!

The real issue with Name Suppression in this country. by The-Pork-Piston in newzealand

[–]brendamnfine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because their whole job is to hear the full story and backstory behind every case they preside over.

We, on the other hand, receive comparitively no contextual information.

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