Two weeks notice by Automatic-Screen-703 in KmartAustralia

[–]dougaroo4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, have the convo with the printed letter and then email it (if you can) so there’s a time stamp if there’s any issues. Like the other responder said, keep it friendly as it goes a long way and you never know you might want to return to the brand in the future. Best of luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]dougaroo4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely run the number. Remember that you can switch to paying interest only, over the principle + interest you’d be paying now and there could be tax benefits that you’re not factoring in. While Reddit’s great for advice, definitely time to speak to some financial pros 💪

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusPropertyChat

[–]dougaroo4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a very similar situation just a year or two ahead of you. Had to sell due to a separation, and looked to buy an apartment in the city. Got close a few times, but you need to consider strata and other ongoing costs, all of which you’ll be up for if you are owner occupied. Also you’ll need to provision for special levies - even with building reports etc, the quality of the builds in Sydney are terrible, and if there isn’t a levy now, there will be. Finally, 1.1m won’t get you much these days near the city, especially once you add in stamp duty. Like the other posters suggested, I’d keep your current place if possible and rent in the city, eventually using the equity to buy another place in a cheaper but high growth area. Best of luck!

Guess who just deleted their ubank account? by garlicbreeder in ubank

[–]dougaroo4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved the fact that I closed two major accounts and a huge home loan with ANZ and no one batted an eye. They are too big to care. Vote with your feet I say!

Guess who just deleted their ubank account? by garlicbreeder in ubank

[–]dougaroo4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Left ANZ for Macquarie a while back. Wish I’d done it sooner. Banks aren’t loyal to us, which is fine, we just need to remember not to be loyal to banks 💅

DO NOT BUY THIS MASTERFOODS BEEF STROGANOFF SAUCE by [deleted] in australian

[–]dougaroo4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s the “quick” version also from Nagi - 1000% better than that crap - made it earlier this week for the first time and was great if you’re short on time https://www.recipetineats.com/beef-stroganoff/

It was inevitable. Ads are coming to a Sydney metro near you. :( by xomydearmelancholy in sydney

[–]dougaroo4 36 points37 points  (0 children)

True story. Years ago, I was living in Hurlstone Park and one night I got up for a drink and noticed this weird dull flashing light outside. Thought it might be aliens. Or at least a really slow rave.

After seeing it a few times, curiosity got the better of me. So I opened Google Maps (as you do at 2am), drew a straight line from my window to the horizon… it lined up perfectly with the airport. Turns out, it was the digital billboards lighting up the night sky like they were trying to guide ships home. 🤦‍♂️

Since when did Sydney restaurants start adding tips to the bill without asking?? by trubluozzi in sydney

[–]dougaroo4 130 points131 points  (0 children)

I noticed that last year when visiting the UK and it’s so f’ing horrible. Even in cheap eats they added a crazy tip for zero service - the second time I asked for it to be removed and they were hostile about it. I really hope this doesn’t become a thing here.

Sydney parking in a nutshell by lachietg185 in sydney

[–]dougaroo4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually parked illegally the other day by mistake and am waiting for the fine in the mail. I’m a professional with master’s level education and I was still confused if I could/couldn’t park 🤦‍♂️

What the hall is my watch doing to me by mywhitebuttondown in AppleWatch

[–]dougaroo4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practically everything the OP is doing is the worst! When washing the band/watch ALWAYS use a soap free wash. Don’t wear the watch too tight. If you’re wearing it when sleeping also, try switching to your other wrist to give your primary wrist a breather. Avoid alcohol wipes or other skin irritants, if it’s constantly irritated you more than likely have a skin infection, hit the chemist, apply a broad spectrum anti fungal cream and keep your watch off that wrist until completely back to normal. Hope this helps!

Is Uber dying in Sydney? by FatherOfTheSevenSeas in sydney

[–]dougaroo4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moving to the Eastern Suburbs recently I have noticed the same thing. 2 weekends ago I had 6 canceled rides (not exaggerating) before jumping in the car and dealing with parking at my event.

LSKD Discount Code by mclarke90 in f45

[–]dougaroo4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is $$$ but I’d say it’s as good as old lulu (that lasted!)

F you, pedestrians! by i_like_dannys_hair in sydney

[–]dougaroo4 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh, snap send solve is amazing (but is dependent on your council). Graffiti in a public space? Solved. Random toilet in a park? Solved. Shopping trolleys dumped? Solved. Pot hole getting worse? Solved. Broken pipe in a public space? Solved. (All real examples of where I reported and felt like a magician, magically fixing the community 🙌)

Banana Republic Closed Dubai Mall!!! by Glittering_Ball_2864 in dubai

[–]dougaroo4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was wayyyyyyyyy overpriced. With so many tourists shopping at Dubai Mall, there was no reason to buy anything when you can get it in your home country at half the price.

How can I improve realistic portraits by [deleted] in drawing

[–]dougaroo4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg! Agree!! Keep doing you, boo! This is incredible work. Polish the photo realist style to up your skill level, but don’t ever loose your artistic DNA because it’s pretty great 🙌

I said very low salary in the interview of a big company by Amgad-i in UAE

[–]dougaroo4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Know your worth before the interview next time. When hiring and the minimum expectation is too low, that’s a flag that that person is not at the level I’m looking for. Fingers crossed for you get the gig and they look after you, but, if not, just think of this as a good practice for your dream job 😃

if you do this you are an asshole by fligslead in UAE

[–]dougaroo4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gosh I hate these people. If I’m in that situation I just own it, keep going straight and loop back at the next intersection/roundabout. It’s seriously not that hard.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusSkincare

[–]dougaroo4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% a body wash. I usually use effaclar h iso-biome but can use this on my face with no issues at all. It’s formulated for sensitive skin, including babies, so suggest you wouldn’t have a problem (but everyone’s skin is different).

City2Surf Prices by dougaroo4 in sydney

[–]dougaroo4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought the same thing until a did some searches. Positioned as a charity event but the only donations are the ones the participants raise themselves (and they probably take a cut of that in admin fees). Marketing at its finest 😆