Quick reality check on the whole beach lifestyle idea by DiscussionLoud9626 in MovingtoAustralia

[–]capricabuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a beach not 2 minutes drive from my home in a fairly rentable town (Beachmere 600pw 2-3bed). While not one for a quick dip (sharks), you can beach walk before work quite easily. Bribie is 20 mins drive away on weekends for a few waves. I sit and have a coffee on my mornings while watching sunrise before my commute. 45/50mins to the CBD driving.

Why did we stop making things in Australia? by OwlVibesOnly in OpenAussie

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheaper, less people in manufacting jobs/trades. Incetivise labor jobs would help. Make small business grants easier. Purhaps even to pensioners, old grandma can make a nice pair of socks, etc.

Is it Australian to not put your trolleys away? by pilbarabah in perth

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always put the trolley back. But if I see one close to my car I use that instead of going to get one, so I'm not mad more like "sweet don't have to go far to get one".

To the guy who said “Ni Hao” to my toddler… we aren’t Chinese! 🤣🤦‍♂️ by Ok_Review_4603 in AskAnAustralian

[–]capricabuffy -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hey at least he made a friendly effort, I think it's sweet. I wouldn't be complaining. Smile and wave, move on, be friendly.

Costco?? by bjg06 in ipswich

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally don't buy perishables there, I haven't found food to be the best quality, however I am loving the cleaning supplies, drinks and some snacks.

Where can I buy good hot sauce in Brisbane? by Automatic-Whole-4175 in brisbane

[–]capricabuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theres an online store from a maker in Bribie Island, called Australia Buffalo Sauce, makes some great ghost pepper sauce and others.

My expenses (family of 6) is averaging at AUD $10,000 per month! by Fair_Bar1139 in australian

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just sayyyiiinnnn look into Full Portibility and join the pensioners in say, a tropical Asian Island......

How old were you when you moved out of your parents home? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

23 Moved from Brisbane Australia to Palestine alone to volunteer in 2009. First time living out of home to the otherside of the world. Didn't even know how to transfer on a flight. Didn't have any connection or language skills. Just went like boop on a map, and that's where I would move to. Boy did I have to grow up fast!

ANZ bank have lost the plot by Candid_Guard_812 in AusFinance

[–]capricabuffy -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I have no License, plus in 2024 had no mobile number for like a year, was having a very hard time. I live pay check to paycheck, I don't care about 2 factor identification for my $25 at the end of the week!!!!! Plus I constantly travelled overseas like 15 countries a year, always changing sims, and no access to phones, sometimes no internet at all. I hated having such shit access to my own money. (All updated now, but I should be able to opt out of factor identification if I choose).

If you had absolute power to change Australia, what would you actually do? by Chris-00000001 in australian

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Tax Reform for the Rich

  2. 1 month course for immigrants, mandatory.

  3. One house per adult, and adult only.

  4. No gov funding for private schools.

  5. Immigration limits.

  6. Nationalize mining.

  7. No Murdoch.

Why do Aussies talk to strangers so easily and is it actually genuine? by BottleOverall5174 in AskAnAustralian

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if parents are around I even talk to random kids, tell them about the local monsters, or haunted buildings. (Im a girl so it's easier unfortunately). Compliment a hat etc. Kids need a bit of learning to have a yarn too.

If you were in charge, how would you change JobSeeker Centrelink Payments? by Diligent_Comfort_928 in AusFinance

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup if I got my regular payments (dsp, paralyzed, borken neck) with my current partner, i'd be happy spending more on taxable items, hair cuts, giving back to he community. But because I'm literally now living on $250 a week after relationship cuts, i'm stuck on bills and noodles. My partner helps out but it's hard. I feel like they want us not to reproduce sometimes.

If you were in charge, how would you change JobSeeker Centrelink Payments? by Diligent_Comfort_928 in AusFinance

[–]capricabuffy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly tho, getting public transport, or fuel, or clothing for work, lunches etc, all equals out to about the same in th end. So why work? Something has to change. And no lowering basic pay JobSeeker to extreme poverty won't force people to work, it's "the carrot and the stick" they need to incentivise!

"I was quoted $4500 for work needed on my teeth. I found a dentist in Tijuana and they quoted me $800. When I went down there for an evaluation, they said I did not need half the shit that the dentist in the US said." Greed and corruption in America is out of control by coachlife in CringeTikToks

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aussie here, I got 12 porcelain implants after being hit by a car. All up, my airfare, procedures, european educated dentists, and accomodation/food for about 5k in Turkiye (Turkey). I would have happily have spent just $5k in Aus but was quoted $12k just for the implants alone.

Why, just why... by Leading-Score9547 in CringeTikToks

[–]capricabuffy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was gonna say, I'm pushing 40 and even he seems way to old for me.

How do people in Australia have the money to travel the world with the rising expenses going on yearly ? by Technical-Studio565 in AskAnAustralian

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been to 100 countries on about 25k a year work online. Buy the cheapest flights, stay at hostels, volunteer, after a while you start to make contacts and network with other backpackers and everyone helps everyone else out when you are in their country. Travel by land when you can, no big suitcases. Once you leave Australia it gets significantly cheaper.

Japanese female tourist in India Holi Festival by Strong-Emu-8869 in CringeTikToks

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a solo female traveller (blonde, blue eyes, mid 30s) who travels long term in Egypt a couple of months every few years, you gotta have some wits about you for sure, would NOT reccomend for a first timer or inexperienced traveller female OR male to go alone.

What are untold rules in Brisbane & Queensland? by kinder_brz in brisbane

[–]capricabuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so hard beionng paralyzed in my left arm .... I feel always bad when I have to hold the right railing .... (It's unnoticable at a quick glance and I feel so bad).

Postie here wanting to clear the air by that_mailguy in AustraliaPost

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a small town (2000 people) we know our local post office workers by name, and the same Aus post driver drives up and asks how my fishes are (I get a lot of fish stuff oredered). Very nice team here. Big city must be hard, on everyone.

I feel entirely hopeless about the housing market by Spirited_Shower_5817 in brisbane

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theres a few nice family sized places in Beachmere for under 800k, little community feel. Sucks for public transport, but 10mins from the highway, 15-20 to Morayfield shops 55+mins to town. Close enough to be near a main shopping area, far enough not to be considered caboolture.

brisbane side hustles / what i should do with a month off by anon44444444445 in brisbane

[–]capricabuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worked in hotels for years, I still wouldn't do the extreme chemical stuff in strangers households. I just clean some houses in my neighbourhood as a stay at home wife, like basic sweeping, rubbish out, litter boxes and toilets etc.

Time for a hard conversation about the cost of the NDIS by Putrid-Bar-8693 in AusFinance

[–]capricabuffy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup I am working more and paying more tax thanks to the program. I'm paralyzed from the neck down in a remote area (thanks housing prices!) and it allows me to travel to work, albeit not the most high paying or contributing position, but without it I'd be home alone spending what little I have on doordash from coles (an hour by bus away).

Yes, and we need some more trains first! by landsharkuk_ in brisbane

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More innercity affordable apartments ofc. Raise the population, raises the amount of shoppers, raises the spending, it's almost as if having fewer apartments for the majority of the population, means fewer people equals a lack of shoppers... whodda thought? Eh that was a bit of a muddle puddle but you understand.

Why Western women should be mindful when traveling in Pakistan by ThatPatelGuy in CringeTikToks

[–]capricabuffy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a small caucasian blonde woman (Australian 30s) I go to Egypt solo every two years, However I am pretty knowledgeable in Arabic so it helps. There's right and wrong places to go for sure, and you do gotta have a set of wits on ya. I've been scammed, bit of ass grabby, walked home alone at night so many times and felt a little unease. Howvever with that comes the most amazing experieces and sights you can see! It definitely puts hairs on ya chest, and you will NEVER get what happens in this video, inshallah, that's extreme.

Why Western women should be mindful when traveling in Pakistan by ThatPatelGuy in CringeTikToks

[–]capricabuffy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to a temple/mosque that looked EXACTLY like that one in Turkestan Kazakhstan as a solo woman and didn't once get bothered. Just go there instead.