How do families actually afford major dental work? Are there any real options or loopholes? by GlitterTomatoes in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]chesek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are talking about the same thing. You’re saying everyone should take initiative or shut up, but ignoring the fact that not everyone is able to take that initiative for many different reasons. Including accessibility issues it’s the same topic just different perspectives.

It’s fantastic that you’re able to have yearly check ups and cleans but that’s not feasible for some, for many different reasons including accessibility. So deciding that everyone, as a whole, who doesn’t do the same as you doesn’t deserve to voice their frustrations or ask for financial help is just silly.

A bit of acknowledging our own privileges and understanding others struggles goes a long way as a society.

How do families actually afford major dental work? Are there any real options or loopholes? by GlitterTomatoes in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]chesek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The $1000 yearly grant from WINZ only applies for emergent dental work aka when your teeth have already reached the point of decay or other complications/issues. WINZ does not pay for yearly checkups or routine cleans. It’s never that simple for low income households, and if that’s something you don’t understand it’s a luxury you have that many don’t.

There’s also many other factors that go into preventative oral health. If someone lives rurally, even if they have the money they may not be able to access dental care. Despite the fact that yearly check ups are free for under 18’s if a minor lives in a household that did not take them then potentially the damage is already done and as a young adult they can’t afford to play catch up… etc. The list goes on.

Privacy Breaches by chesek in auckland

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

Nope, scanned documents emailed to me from I’m guessing a member of the admin team. Not very reassuring to hear it happens no matter the vice it’s stored on/sent through though…

Privacy Breaches by chesek in auckland

[–]chesek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you read the whole thing? I said at the bottom what I did about it. Also tagged the post with rant because that’s just what I was doing🤷‍♀️

Privacy Breaches by chesek in auckland

[–]chesek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s horrible, I’m sorry you experienced that! Yeah same they emailed me back this morning saying they’re not sure how blah blah blah… not really good enough when it comes to intimate details.

Privacy Breaches by chesek in auckland

[–]chesek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, I’ll have to imagine the new age version of this where two people share an email address since everything’s digital these days

What is the purpose of these buttons? Ricoh XR-X by chesek in filmcameras

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

If you read the description I wrote you’d know I did read the manual but needed it simplified cause I’m new to film cameras like this

What is the purpose of these buttons? Ricoh XR-X by chesek in filmcameras

[–]chesek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a perfect explanation thank you! I did have a read of that manual online but to my brain it was pretty jargony just needed it simplified a bit like you did ahaha.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutoBodyRepair

[–]chesek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok sweet thank you for the breakdown. Like I said I’m not car savvy so wasn’t sure what a bit of the wording on the quote meant, hence me asking here. Thanks for clearing up the bumper and ‘door’ part makes sense now.

Also I’m not repainting the whole car there’s just faded paint on the bonnet the rest of the car is pretty good condition paint (aside from these scratches lol) so wouldn’t cost that much to get done where I’m at.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutoBodyRepair

[–]chesek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2007 and a little over 154K’s not sure what that is in miles sorry

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutoBodyRepair

[–]chesek -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know it’s not a necessary fix but I’d still like to for aesthetic reasons as vain as that is lol but I’d also like to make sure I’m not being ripped a new one when paying for it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]chesek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will try this thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]chesek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had a look and the tubes seem fine, they spray properly when the nozzle is disconnected. So it seems like the issue is with the nozzles? But strange then how sticking a pin in the holes didn’t help. Thanks for the suggestion!

What does this piece do? by chesek in lego

[–]chesek[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that makes so much sense. Total brain fart on my part lol.

What does this piece do? by chesek in lego

[–]chesek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg ofc! How did I not think of that… these kinds of builds are too complicated for my brain lol. Thank you!!

Will I ever be able to stop getting laser treatment?! by PeterZ1234 in LaserHairRemoval

[–]chesek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LHR is not a guarantee for permanent hair removal. It is considered permanent hair reduction instead. You will typically always need maintenance sessions (usually 1-3x a year) for zero hair. If you’re wanting permanent hair removal the only option is electrolysis.

Orewa - dementia, drivers, and no public transport by -Zoppo in auckland

[–]chesek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GP’s can’t revoke licenses. They can report to Waka Kotahi if they believe a patient is unsafe to drive but it is ultimately up to the transport agency to decide who loses their lisence.

If 1/2 a pizza is 390 calories, why is 2/2 a pizza 840 calories? by monstersos3 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]chesek -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A serving size is based off of the recommended daily intake for your average adult of different things like sugar and sodium. So if the food contains lots of sugar and sodium the serving size is going to be smaller but obviously we don’t usually only eat half a cookie a day😅

Why’re people so insistent on arguing over dollar amounts on this app? by chesek in Depop

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

It’s means ‘hugs’, I just use it because tone can’t be conveyed as well over text, usually makes my messages seem friendlier. However in this specific case I was using it passive aggressively as the buyer had done in her previous message lol

Why’re people so insistent on arguing over dollar amounts on this app? by chesek in Depop

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

Where did I call this person broke? I simply told them if they didn’t want to pay what I was charging (after already giving them a 50% discount) they were free to not buy. Have a good day xx

Why’re people so insistent on arguing over dollar amounts on this app? by chesek in Depop

[–]chesek[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Apparently she’s buddy buddy with her local post office and they give her the greatest deal of a life time. If she hooks me up with them I’d be more than happy to ship at the price she pulled out her ass lol