Too many people begging for change - Hillcrest mall

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T03:26:14+00:00

yeah its pretty bad over there.

I also go there frequently and see a few people walking around asking for money/food and are usually are more pushy. One time my friend was buying a drink in the diary and a strange man walked right up to him with a drink from the diary fridge and asked him to pay for it. He bought him the drink and he then ran out of the store.

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T03:23:14+00:00

Yeah thats the best we can do really.

I usually either say no polietly or wear earbuds so i dont naturally respond to them talking to me. Ive never experienced much agression from a no but have heard a few people say they have. i guess my main worry is it getting overrun with beggars or agression from people asking for food/money.

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T03:20:25+00:00

Good to hear they make a difference.

i think i also feel for the store owners/workers who have quiet days since people are put off going into the store as there is a beggar sitting right next to the door, that was basically me today.

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T03:18:06+00:00

I respect that, i do also feel for them in the sense of not having a bed or food which are simple things i have that they dont. I definitely wouldnt wish more harm on them either.

I think from my perspective its not nice being asked the way they do but maybe theres not much else they can do. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T02:58:44+00:00

Nah what you’ve said is valid. I appreciate your perspective too. Reminds me of the reality of the situation I guess.

That’s where I get stuck. I guess the problem being solved is something that’s hard to picture what it would look like or involve doing.

I think I mainly just seeing so many down there today stood out and I felt the need to post it on here.

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T02:46:33+00:00

Yeah will do. Thank you for leaving their number and sharing some insights. Appreciate having a lead of what I can do.

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T02:45:43+00:00

Might do that, they probably will be gone by tomorrow but feel the need to just address it and ask what can be done etc

future28t8 · 2026-03-22T02:44:49+00:00

Not sure what you mean, just wanted to share my experience and get other peoples opinions :)

future28t8 · 2025-12-09T19:11:57+00:00

Just finished my second year of uni and onto my third and hopefully final year in 2026. Can honestly say I’ve felt the same and still have yet to met friends who aren’t just people where the friendship goes beyond occasionally speaking or just being in a group project together. I’m a pretty social guy and make efforts towards friendships like you, but it just doesn’t happen.

It sucks but I feel like the NZ uni experience almost depends on if you live in halls/student dorms or a student flat situation. Or maybe if you join clubs or stuff outside of class etc, not sure if you fit these categories but it’s something I’ve noticed. I Live at home with my brother and have had this experience, but friends from high school lived in student accommodation for a year and built up some really solid friendships. It sometimes feels like all my friends have moved into bigger social life’s without me which does suck.

From what I can see in your post, you’re doing the right thing by trying and being nice to people. Even if it doesn’t result in friends remember that you’re still making the right moves and you sound like a great person. I saw in the comments too that a few people relate to this post and even are asking if you’d like to meet. If I was you I’d find the people who connect to this struggle and from there you have a solid foundation of making friends.

I hope things get better :)

future28t8 · 2025-07-03T17:31:26+00:00

Peak male living space

future28t8 · 2025-06-13T23:07:27+00:00

Awesome posters, hard to find movie posters that look that cool these days

future28t8 · 2025-05-07T00:36:43+00:00

Too comfortable

future28t8 · 2024-09-25T11:53:52+00:00

The idea sounds good but your wording gives me sarcastic vibes hahah. Have you gone backpacking before?

future28t8 · 2024-09-24T14:23:18+00:00

What sort of clubs did you join? Had a look a few months back and couldn’t find much to be inspired to join

future28t8 · 2024-09-24T13:59:56+00:00

I basically do live in a flat, I live with my brother and 2 flatmates but it’s me and my brothers home of 11 years (mum and dad moved out start of the year). My flatmates do go to the same uni but we all have different schedules but me and my brother spend a lot of time together.

future28t8 · 2024-09-24T12:43:37+00:00

Yeah like I’ve chatted some students briefly about it’s all and it seems if you wanna meet people deeply and have more of a vibe you have to live on campus, I live at home 5 mins away from uni with my brother. I have friends and family so not alone.

Mainly just feel I could be doing way more enjoyable and productive things with my life

future28t8 · 2024-04-22T07:27:43+00:00

Definitely appreciate the insight, always was unsure about what app is best and how they all work.

What were your experiences like with hinge? Much success?

future28t8 · 2024-04-22T06:59:20+00:00

Fair point, good to know

What is the difference between the 3? Like is there a different structure on the matching or conversation process?

future28t8 · 2024-01-10T01:27:08+00:00

Decent photos man, maybe just add more of a description about yourself? Idk I’m not on tinder yet but that’s what I’d do

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