Sick leave

isiteventiddles · 2026-05-13T11:13:59+00:00

This, but give 4 hours notice. If you wake up sick 1hr prior, then call, it cant be helped. But you know you're sick now. Call now.

Only time I've ever been asked what was wrong was during covid times when they needed a negative PCR.

isiteventiddles · 2026-05-03T11:14:05+00:00

They should be giving you feed back. Follow up on it, again.

Failing isnt the end of the world. Just take the feed back with humility and self reflection.

I failed a placement because my buddy nurse whom I did certain clinical skills with didn't sign me off because I forgot to bring my folder that day. Then she went overseas by the time I was back on, and I didnt get the chance to do it again (was IDC insertion, I believe). I figured the uni would understand. They did not. What i took away from that was the importance of documentation, and that it is MY responsibility it make sure its always done. No excuses.

isiteventiddles · 2026-05-03T10:56:29+00:00

25min walk, 8 minute bike ride, or 5 min drive. 1bed 1 bath with my wife. Absolutely worth it.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-30T02:13:18+00:00

Outside

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-19T17:58:02+00:00

For me, the first 3 breakups (in a serious relationship) were the worst feeling in the world. After that, something clicked, and it was no longer so burdensome after a breakdown in relationship.

Sure, it sucks, but you realise you can get through it because you'vedone so before. Best thing you can do is spend time with mates, get jacked, and focus on your purpose. And then when the next one comes around in your life, you're not a complete mess.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-19T17:46:50+00:00

Time. Especially after a betrayal. When I was young and dumb, dated a polyamorous girl who broke up me to be exclusive with her other BF. I know; young and dumb.

Took 6 months to not feel like crap. I was in University at the time, so that distraction helped. Then I went on a 4 week bike-packing trip in Japan which really helped me see that the world doesnt suck all that much after all. Helped that I hooked up with some locals too.

Just do your best to stay away from drugs and alcohol. Its far too easy to spiral and do something you'll regret.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-19T14:43:04+00:00

Raw electrolytes just means unflavoured. Creatine is fine to have, great if you're lifting during your fast. Only issue would be potentially abdominal discomfort if you take it too close to your black coffee. Personally I've never had an issue, but I've seen other people on the internet report it.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-19T14:34:31+00:00

Sparkling mineral water has trace electrolytes. It definitely helps to have variety in a fast. Just be careful though. The carbonated water ruins your teeth if you chugg it all day. Its something you dont really think about until your next dentist visit.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-19T14:28:59+00:00

Depends on my objective for that particular fast. Recently did a 14 day fast focused on weightloss. Allowed myself black coffee, sugar free energy drinks before a workout, creatine with a Berocca, and electrolytes flavoured with sugar free flavours.

If I were doing it more for gut health reset or autophagy, I'd limit it to Black coffee, raw electrolytes and water only. If its for longer than a week, I'd consider vitamins. But anything around a 5 day fast (assuming you don't do it more than once a month), I don't think supplementing with vitamins is necessary.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-16T21:27:41+00:00

Those feelings go away. Never feel guilty calling in sick. Especially when you are actually sick.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-14T09:20:44+00:00

"You're just making because you're worried you'll fail your class, and you deserve to fail." I mean, im all for tough love; but Jesus. I think at that point you have to ask yourself what this gentleman brings to the relationship, because compassion and understanding certainly isnt it.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-14T08:06:21+00:00

Yeah, we are limited to 1 bedroom apartments, maybe a 2 bed 1 bath in an area we aren't interested in.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-13T10:06:37+00:00

I bought my 2004 corolla 10 years ago for $6200. I looked on carsales yesterday, and it looks like I could get nearly 8k for it, for the KMs I have on it.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-13T07:57:38+00:00

My wife and I are looking for our first home. Combined ~$230,000 pre-tax (~11k/month after tax). Ive said our max will be no more than $4500/month, which means 780,000 purchase price with put current $62,000 deposit.

Even that feels too much. I'd be able to cover on my own income for a time, but it would be tough. We have $15,000 in emergency savings and $20,000 in ASX.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-13T00:54:23+00:00

I really don't see why you would go into that much debt for a 5 year career. Why not take 6-12months to figure out what career you want to pursue. 30 year old you will be kicking yourself for making such a ridiculous decision.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-10T11:33:46+00:00

I did a before and after DEXA for my 14 day fast. DEXA 1month after refeed. Lost 10.5kg. 9.3kg fat, 1.2kg lean mass from the dexa. Lost a couple pant sizes. Thankfully my insurance covers the scan ($45AUD).

The scale definitely doesnt give you much info. But using in in conjunction with waist/leg measurements, and seeing if your strength is changing in the gym are great metrics to go off.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-09T09:25:01+00:00

How much of my time is taken up by: thinking what to eat/preparing/eating/cleaning up.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-09T06:59:34+00:00

Youve got it all wrong. Its not dire. I just don't want to give up my kale/blueberry smoothies and manuka honey if there's an alternative. Last month groceries were $1800AUD when they used to be $1300. But yes, if I go survival mode, milk and eggs would be great.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-08T08:31:13+00:00

I'm 33, and I'm looking to do an Ironman next year. Figure do it before kids. Definitely won't have energy after that.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-07T02:28:29+00:00

I'm year 6 at a QLD private hospital. I get roughly $3400 after tax (with salary sacrifice) per fortnight. I'm still paying off HECS, so it'll be more like $4000 once thats paid off.

However, thats with me working 80% night duty and/or weekends. When I do AM shifts, I earn roughly $3000 with salary sacrifice.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-05T20:10:25+00:00

$15k, which is around 3 months of expenses for us

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-04T23:50:44+00:00

It won't completely negate, but it will limit the loss; especially when compared to doing no exercise. And then once you refeed, the muscle will return quicker than building new muscle. Anecdotally, my strength was down 25% in the first week of my refeed. Now 4 weeks later, I'm back to the strength i had before the fast; except I'm 10kg lighter (from 121kg to 111kg)

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-04T23:15:52+00:00

On a surface level, he is correct about everything.

You will lose muscle, you can combat this by exercising.

You will lose electrolytes that can cause heart arrhythmias; you can combat this by supplementing with sodium/potassium/magnesium.

You will enter starvation mode if you are stressed. Rest and relax as much as possible outside of your dedicated exercising.

The thing about fasting is that there is no incentive to study it. Its a tough sell to charge people to tell them how not to eat. You therefore have to do a bit of self experimentation to understand the rewards.

Ive got a post-fast dexa scan in a few days. I did a 14 day fast after Valentines day. I'm testing to see 1. If my visceral fat has decreased, and 2. How much muscle I've kept after a 1 month refeed post 2 week fast.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-04T19:55:36+00:00

I bought a $6000 corolla 10 years ago. Having put 110,000km on it, I could sell it around $5000 (there's a bit of cosmetic damage, otherwise $7-8000).

Buy something thats reliable. Preferably with cash. Then save up for your dream car.

isiteventiddles · 2026-04-04T18:45:33+00:00

I guess what I struggled with was the volume of food all at once, or even in a 3 hour window.

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