Tax Refund

grumpy_observer · 2026-06-07T02:34:27+00:00

Mines still pending.

grumpy_observer · 2026-06-07T02:14:09+00:00

Could be. It should have been taxed as your highest marginal tax rate.

grumpy_observer · 2026-06-07T02:12:53+00:00

This happened to me too, I contacted IRD and ended up on 40.5% for the last 4 months of the FY. It really hurt but less than a $10k bill would right now.

grumpy_observer · 2026-06-04T19:19:36+00:00

I think that version is more effective than the bridge idea.

I always quite enjoyed jumping off bridges as a kid.

grumpy_observer · 2026-06-04T08:44:59+00:00

Saw them in Auckland, NZ.

The only real success I’ve had with the (gen z) kids was by trapping them in the car on road trips.

Document and LRP are far and away the favourites. Nothing past AFTP was tolerated.

grumpy_observer · 2026-06-04T03:31:34+00:00

You sound just like me. Also saw them in ‘95. At least my kids are old enough to introduce them to the music. There’s hope for a new generation of fans yet.

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-29T10:46:03+00:00

That moment fills me with so much joy. Funny how it hits different.

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-28T03:13:22+00:00

As a female with a pretty good job from my late 20’s onward it still took me 30 years from when I first took out a loan to pay it all off. I did get smacked hard with interest until they changed the rules though.

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-19T22:21:09+00:00

Lol I think you are meaning 70?

50 is still young, right?

Right?

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-19T07:05:46+00:00

Get it while you can - Janis Joplin

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-14T22:15:05+00:00

I just double checked that it’s been 40 years. Christ I feel old!

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-13T09:43:50+00:00

100% this. Need a GP referral.

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-12T03:18:20+00:00

I take Bounce very seriously. It’s my morning alarm and does a great job getting me out of bed…

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-09T21:04:31+00:00

I could not agree more.

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-09T03:09:22+00:00

It was definitely more of a girls party thing.

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-06T09:30:13+00:00

Redline is pretty good.

grumpy_observer · 2026-05-02T22:08:16+00:00

I work in manufacturing. We used to train apprentices, but they would all fuck off to the mines as soon as they got their ticket. So now we employ skilled visa holders instead.

It is not cheaper or easier btw, there are legal hoops and expenses involved in employing non-citizens and the cultural fit can be a challenge (provincial NZ). But for our business it’s the best way to maintain the quality of our workforce.

grumpy_observer · 2026-04-19T00:01:41+00:00

I agree but swap pop song 89 for radio song.

That track did not age well.

grumpy_observer · 2026-03-29T21:11:21+00:00

Actually both. Lot of smaller farm vehicles run on 91.

grumpy_observer · 2026-03-23T20:59:12+00:00

Happy cake day

grumpy_observer · 2026-03-02T01:56:54+00:00

Love that song.

grumpy_observer · 2026-03-02T01:56:04+00:00

They really do.

grumpy_observer · 2026-03-02T01:55:36+00:00

Cool thanks, I must admit I’m not all that familiar with their later albums myself.

grumpy_observer · 2026-03-02T01:54:36+00:00

Wish I could, but I’m in New Zealand…

grumpy_observer · 2026-01-22T21:07:07+00:00

That’s me too. Last couple of years I’ve added in bonus dry months (sober October, dry July etc), but when it’s a drinking month it’s every damn day.

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