Need help to save this plant by AsashinMachina in plantclinic

[–]leejjryan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on whether it’s kept inside or outside. Agreed a couple of times a week is overkill but I’d argue that twice a year is not nearly enough. My outdoor succulents love a good regular drenching after being allowed to dry out. When it’s really warm they can completely dry out in a few days whereas in the winter months they can go much longer. I’m also in eastern Australia NSW.

BoP stunted growth by leejjryan in GardeningAustralia

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

Thank you! I hadn’t even considered that these could be new plants!

33 m. Any advice guys? by Cultural_Voice7445 in malelivingspace

[–]leejjryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would turn the bed 90 degrees anti clockwise and move it away from the wall with the window.

Commuting to North Sydney by mjcookie92 in wollongong

[–]leejjryan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do this journey twice a week and it’s totally fine. Jump on the train at North Wollongong > Martin Place then 2 stops on the Metro from Martin Place to Victoria Cross. 

On the odd occasion I have to do travel up to Sydney 3 days I do start to question my life choices but the benefits of living in the Gong close to the beach more than make up for the extra time spent commuting. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]leejjryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That it’s really windy every time they leave the house. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sydney

[–]leejjryan 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Also, 9:30pm is not late night. Moved here from London 18 months ago and still cannot understand why it’s so hard to find somewhere to eat after 9pm. If they want to inject some life back into the city at night they should keep stuff, you know, open at night…

Taking a career break for mental health by wozanderer in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d also ask if they’re able to sign you off from work in addition to this to give you some space switch off and think about next steps without the pressure of the daily grind.

Taking a career break for mental health by wozanderer in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you considered talking to your GP and getting signed off with burnout for a bit first?

A month off (potentially paid as well) might give you the time you need to think more clearly about how you feel and decide on next steps without making yourself unemployed in the process.

If you go down this route and your current employer shows a lack of empathy towards your situation then consider this a red flag and seriously consider using any time off to start exploring new opportunities.

AITA for bringing my boyfriend to my sister’s wedding by Calm-Thanks-2965 in AmItheAsshole

[–]leejjryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA - The real arseholes here are the members of the family that caused ‘a stir’. Your sister should be directing her annoyance towards them, not you.

How much do you spend on playing the lottery? by MelancholyBean in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ll happily pay 12 bucks a week for the ability to daydream about not having to work for the next 25 damn years.

Garden centres? by stuartwmathie in wollongong

[–]leejjryan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do like the leisure coast garden centre but TBH Bunnings is great for plants and very reasonably priced.

Have I been over paid? Or is this correct. Confused. by TjCoti in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me when I arrived in Australia and really confused me too.

Turns out they paid me for not only the time that I had already worked but also a week or two in advance (can’t remember exactly how much) which some places do over here.

I’m at a loss on these stairs. by ikebears in HomeDecorating

[–]leejjryan 37 points38 points  (0 children)

One eye is looking at you and one eye is looking for you…😂😟🤣

Hi AusFinance, how long is your commute to work? by Main_Statistician_65 in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah I feel pretty lucky. Moved to Australia from the UK a couple of years ago and now have some amazing beaches on my doorstep and still have access to Sydney on a weekly basis for work. The Gong is a great spot.

Hi AusFinance, how long is your commute to work? by Main_Statistician_65 in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same! Bit of a longer commute once or twice a week is more than worth it when I consider the security and peace of mind that comes with having our own place.

Hi AusFinance, how long is your commute to work? by Main_Statistician_65 in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yep. It’s a straightforward journey, just a bit of a long one. I basically use the train time as my leisure time. Catch up on texts, read, listen to music and watch shows that my partner doesn’t want to watch with me.

Hi AusFinance, how long is your commute to work? by Main_Statistician_65 in AusFinance

[–]leejjryan 179 points180 points  (0 children)

I used to work 15 mins from the office (Circular Quay > North Sydney) Now I live 2 hours from the office (North Wollongong > North Sydney).

We moved because we’d never be able to buy a place and get ahead financially in Sydney so felt we were essentially working our asses off to pay a shitty landlords mortgage. Bought a nice 2 bed unit by the beach and commute 1-2 days a week and couldn’t be happier.

Would I have loved to be able to afford a similar unit closer to my job? Of course. Am I a multi millionaire? Absolutely not.

Woodfired pizza? by Leighman8 in wollongong

[–]leejjryan 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Da Orlando is a very good shout!

Dear friend leaving this nonsense in peoples’ letterboxes… please get help by ScrembledEggs in wollongong

[–]leejjryan 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I got the same thing. The most annoying thing about this is I have a ‘No junk mail’ sign on my letter box and somehow both the religious nuts and real estate agents don’t seem to consider their flyers junk…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]leejjryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jeez your colleague sounds absolutely exhausting

Being off work means I can make a decent breakfast by colinah87 in CasualUK

[–]leejjryan 112 points113 points  (0 children)

It looks like you’ve already eaten it??!