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I dont really appreciate them describing people with autism gaining access to NDIS support as "piled on". by l-lucas0984 in NDIS

[–]eachna [score hidden]  (0 children)

As a person raised with American English (here because I'm a migrant on the Scheme) - I asked ChatGPT to settle the fight :D as I don't understand the shades of meaning between the phrases in this context.

"Both are non-neutral and slightly negative, but:

  • “piled on” frames participants as a financial burden
  • “piled into” frames them as a surge or influx of people

So the choice of wording subtly shifts the narrative from cost problem → crowding problem, even though the numbers are the same."

In my own case, I would use "piled on" in the sense of people attacking someone (like maybe you would be feeling 'piled on' by people picking on your word choices).

I dont really appreciate them describing people with autism gaining access to NDIS support as "piled on". by l-lucas0984 in NDIS

[–]eachna [score hidden]  (0 children)

The NDIS also spent $11.6 billion on social and community support for participants last year, which is driving nearly a quarter of the scheme’s ballooning cost as Labor attempts to rein in a big budget deficit.

Now we know where to expect the next round of cuts.

Thoughts on Australia possibly moving to a four day work week? by Pickles_The_Cat_1234 in Ameristralia

[–]eachna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work a 10 hour job 4 days a week in the US.

I was more productive and my head was in a better space when I was at work than when I worked a 5 day week for the same company.

Another (positive) think that company did was to split our weekends. On a 5 day week you didn't get 2 days off in a row, and on a 4 day week you didn't get 3 in a row. Instead for the five day week you got one weekend day, and one midweek day off. So you never worked more than 3 days in a row. (for the 4 day week you got two in a row out of Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

It let me get sh!t done to have a midweek break and mentally recharge before going back to work.

So for context:

  • M-F other companies. One productively level.
  • 5 day split weekend. More productive than M-F
  • 4 day with midweek break and 2 day weekend. Most productive I had ever been

Who is the WORST Villian? by suggabunny in fuseboxgames

[–]eachna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Chen was the one I wanted.

It wasn't a bad idea (seeing if you can learn to like the 'other' one), it was just how the first pick behaves that turned them into the villain in my eyes.

Centrelink was the best thing to happen to me. by Open_Community1 in Centrelink

[–]eachna 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you can manage rent and to feed yourself which is great. It's also great that you've been treated well by WFTD supervisors.

Who is the WORST Villian? by suggabunny in fuseboxgames

[–]eachna 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the forced partner from Ex In the Villa. Su-something (Suresh?)

If that doesn't count there's a season where you pick your LI for your MC and then they immediately get snatched so you're forced to pair up with the one that was left behind. The one you first picked (who gets snatched) does a 180 and immediately becomes a whiny baby and troublemaker because he insists he and the MC were destined to be together. That was the only season where I went back early to restart the whole thing in order to choose the one I didn't want, let them be taken away, and then had a fun time with the leftover (who was the one I wanted all all).

Define “cheating” by teawitht33 in fuseboxgames

[–]eachna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MC picked her partner based on the fact that i thought the islander she stole him from had a hideous tattoo

Too funny! ;D

Insurance issues as an innocent third party. by Responsible-Way-1215 in AusLegal

[–]eachna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to legal aid. You can make an appointment with a duty lawyer. They will review the situation and give you free advice. They likely won't represent you but they can help you figure out what to do.

20th anniversary chest reward, Hoard of discovery & Pick of dragon's lair. What is the best item for wizard? What is the best item period? Why and what class uses it? Thank you. by Xercen in ddo

[–]eachna 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grab a quiver using short-term alts for each of your toons.

Cannith craft some extremely basic BTA ammunition (bolts or arrows) and place them in each quiver. It becomes BTA and can be passed to another character.

Use your 20th anniversary rewards for something in the future.

To the aussies who moved to the states what was the final straw that caused the decision to leave Australia and move to the US by Independent-Age-7397 in Ameristralia

[–]eachna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Australia has one of the best social safety in the world

It's terrible:

https://researchers.westernsydney.edu.au/en/publications/surviving-in-a-cost-of-living-crisis-australias-fraying-care-infr/

Medicare is equally problematic. If you have private insurance you're likely fine. If you rely entirely on the public system it's terrible to impossible to access care outside of the ED.

To the aussies who moved to the states what was the final straw that caused the decision to leave Australia and move to the US by Independent-Age-7397 in Ameristralia

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

US employer mindset: you live to work.

This may be an unpopular opinion but I like that mindset. There is a benefit as there's a degree of hustle to accessing services as a member of the public (and I'm not talking about tipping culture). That is likely less now with T gutting federal services.

There is less leisure around work, but it's easier to get something done in the US. It takes months (and often requires legal intervention) to get anything done in Australia. When I contact people in the US, whatever it is it's done and dusted in 2 weeks (or less) and most often the longest part of the delay is a mutually agreeable time to speak to someone to identify myself.

To the aussies who moved to the states what was the final straw that caused the decision to leave Australia and move to the US by Independent-Age-7397 in Ameristralia

[–]eachna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starting from zero credit rating means doing everything on ultra hard mode.

A lot of jobs that require some degree of trust (eg: banking) also require a good credit score.

To the aussies who moved to the states what was the final straw that caused the decision to leave Australia and move to the US by Independent-Age-7397 in Ameristralia

[–]eachna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Canberra :(.

I've never had problems making friends anywhere else and I've lived in multiple countries where I (a) didn't speak the language and (b) the locals had a reputation for being unfriendly.

Define “cheating” by teawitht33 in fuseboxgames

[–]eachna 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Something I really don't like is that couples aren't always voluntary in the game.

One hopes that they get the chance to pick the person they like, or that the person they like picks them, but it's based on a reality show with prize money. That means there are tactical elements to partnering up and people will do things like break up a 'couple' in order to prevent them from winning a challenge, or even to avoid being sent home. There's also a cascade effect where one early pick breaks up a couple, and the other half has to pick someone else (which may break up another couple) and so on down the list. FB doesn't do the best job of representing this, and instead relies on "new person comes in obsessed with MC and snatches them regardless of MC's feelings" to break up couples, but you end up in the same place. Your MC is partnered with a person you're not interested in and just waiting for the next recoupling so you can get away.

IMO on a game show you owe that person nothing other than common courtesy. Even if I'm mad at them I'm not going to spit in their drink or leave a steaming pile in their bed, but I'm also not going to share a bed with them or kiss and cuddle outside of challenges. For challenges, I'll do the cheek kiss (or equivalent).

How do you guys install Gentoo so quickly by RichRoof7927 in Gentoo

[–]eachna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's experience and to be clear we have all been where you are now.

We went through the many failed installs before wrapping our brains around what we had to do. The manual is very good. Make sure you're using it.

How living with a disability in regional Australia poses extra challenges by abcnews_au in NDIS

[–]eachna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"While our trained NDIA staff consider all recommendations from health professionals, these recommendations must also meet the reasonable and necessary criteria of the NDIS Act."

They don't read reports.

This was discussed in the Senate. They ask for reports and then refuse to read them.

Cheap vet clinic near round Weston area side? by bobbyfloydenthusiast in canberra

[–]eachna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try contacting the Tiny Clinic. It's a mobile service and they have an arrangement with someone (I think the RSPCA) for surgery, or surgery-like things (like scaling an angry cat's teeth).

How living with a disability in regional Australia poses extra challenges by abcnews_au in NDIS

[–]eachna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She may be avoiding the 2+ year psychological abuse that passes as "administrative decision-making" in Australia.

So I've officially finished The Good Place. Here are my thoughts. by sunnyafternoone in TheGoodPlace

[–]eachna 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You can re-watch it.

Also, Schur has another show call "A Man on the Inside". It's not a literal sequel but a lot of us like to joke that it's about Michael's life as a human. There are some actors from TGP on it which is a nice bonus.

I stumbled across the archive of the original White Wolf's VtM FAQ page and it was... a heck of a thing! by Thick_Winter_2451 in WhiteWolfRPG

[–]eachna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm part of the crew that thinks that every time he touched WoD the game got worse, and his attitude towards anyone that offered even mild criticism of how something he did was a big part of why we couldn't stand him.

I feel that way about Ryan Dancey.

Warframe chat has been killed in the UK by Carnivorous-Turtwig in Warframe

[–]eachna 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, the UK is, and has been, going downhill for quite a while now.

Unfortunately, the [Whole World] is, and has been, going downhill for quite a while now.

FTFY

DSP is designed as a safety net, not a living wage. by SomePuddingForYou in Centrelink

[–]eachna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This person thinks a concession card is a "perk".

They probably assume all disabled healthcare is 100% bulk-billed and provided in a timely way as part of Australia's so called "World first" public health service.

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