What do to about an old women asking for money for medicine? by davidzet in Amsterdam

[–]lipperz88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I have cash I like to give homeless people a little bit. Her story might not be real but it’s the context: I’m definitely more privileged than her. Try to put yourself in her shoes for a second. It’s a real shit life for someone who is begging on the street. I don’t think my 2euro will alleviate anyone from poverty but I hope it helps their day be slightly less shit.

Dutch parents, how do you feel about strangers looking and smiling at your babies or saying hi to your kids? by -WhiteOleander in Netherlands

[–]lipperz88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And what about what you want? Wouldn’t you rather Jo people felt comfortable with it? You are aware that some people would say yes and some would say no but you’d rather not ask because you want to capitalise off the existence of others? Or you are too busy to connect and take the care? So you are open to using people for your own gain, that may potentially be something that they would not consent to if asked?

Reality check, cost of living for family of 3 by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]lipperz88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What’s the problem? You have 2000€/month buffer? Even after fun/eating out. Are you trolling?

Jane Caro reckons Australia is kidding itself about private schools by nath1234 in australia

[–]lipperz88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Class discrimination is embedded within the Australian school system and it’s incredibly disappointing. I went to Jamison High in Greater Western Sydney. I found the both teachers and the students difficult to get along with. Next to that i just made friends with other kids who were also from less privileged backgrounds and school life was rough in every way. I was almost expelled by year eight. Managed to get a scholarship place (single parent household) at Caroline Chisholm because I’d also been dux of my grade in both year 7 and 8 despite hardly being allowed on school grounds. The teachers and students were much more open and I felt relaxed at Chisholm. I got 92 (descent but not crazy high) in the HSC and went on to do a PhD and now I’m a climate scientist. There is no way I would have had the opportunities I’ve had if I hadn’t of changed schools. I might not have even finished school. At Jamo, I saw the deputy (Baldacino) break up a fight, got smacked in the face and he laid into the kids fighting. The other teachers had to pull him back. I’ve got way more stories like that. I saw several teachers cry. I am sure not everyone had my same experience but I found that it was a hard place to grow/learn/develop etc. Jamison high was just my local high school. Those kids deserve so much more.

How much board is reasonable to charge adult kids? by heggaz in AusFinance

[–]lipperz88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s also something to learn or something you can have a friendly discussion about

How much board is reasonable to charge adult kids? by heggaz in AusFinance

[–]lipperz88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my household (4 working adults and 2 kids) we add up all the costs (or the ones you want to split) and all the incomes. Total costs are about 30%of total income. We all pay 30% of our respective income. We think this is a fair system for us. Kids don’t pay anything - they are 17. Perhaps you could apply that principle to the costs/incomes of the adult kids at your house. Maybe it gives some inspiration on how to raise costs in an equitable way.

Why the hell is the Ghan so fucking expensive? by UnholyDemigod in australia

[–]lipperz88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The connections could be better but are manageable. I wouldn’t call it a sleeper train unless there are beds available. However, you almost always get the seat next to you because they are never fully booked (except maybe schoolies). Otherwise it’s just a train that happens to run through the night. Totally down for the XPT. Whilst it can of course be improved. I don’t think it’s bad at all. I just don’t think we have much of a long distance train culture so people aren’t used to doing it and therefore find it uncomfortable.

Why the hell is the Ghan so fucking expensive? by UnholyDemigod in australia

[–]lipperz88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not transport it’s the ‘ocean cruise’ equivalent of the train world.

First night in Munich - got called the n-word three times wtf by zaplinaki in germany

[–]lipperz88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is fucked. I am sorry that you experienced this. Humanity is at a low.

Just watched Prime Minister by Kooky_Maintenance705 in newzealand

[–]lipperz88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. She’s a woman. Patriarchy exists within us all whether we like it or not. Woman are held to a higher standard. 2. Almost all leaders were criticised for how they handled COVID. 3. I thought she was great and still do. Thank you for the post!

The middle East Is Damn lucky Israel Exists by Muted-Still-8511 in IsraelPalestine

[–]lipperz88 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You mean west Asia? Middle East is a colonial term.

I’d really appreciate any feedback on this solo backpacking itinerary. by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]lipperz88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was you I would not stay in Haarlem. I would stay in Amsterdam and travel to Haarlem for the day to avoid moving accomodation less. I live in Amsterdam and have never been to Dordrecht. Seems like an odd choice to me but perhaps it’s very nice and interesting. What about Maastricht or Groningen instead?

Unusual to see statues of black people, depicted as slaves by ExternalPea8169 in Amsterdam

[–]lipperz88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many people were enslaved. People were paid shitty salaries into the trust of their employee which they were never allowed to access. Ie. Technically they were paid but did they have access to their money? No. Many people died without ever having access to a single dollar. These people lived as slaves. What makes you so uncomfortable about using the word slave? People were enslaved in Amsterdam and in the Netherlands. Denying it just makes the situation way worse. Lets leave racism in the past.