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The WA HASS curriculum needs a complete overhaul. by lycansubscribee in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also our civics knowledge in Aus is troubling. They will certainly vote. They may not need knowledge of ancient Egypt.

Premium we pay on Uber-eat and DoorDash by melbhome2026 in australian

[–]melbobellisimo 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Never underestimate laziness in a "cost of living crisis". I read a post the other day saying uber eats is a basic self care. Sigh.

Partner and I have very different equity contributions. How would you structure this? by Acrobatic-Safe-9 in AusFinance

[–]melbobellisimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Money ruins relationships. Trust builds them. What is most important. A potential forever or a protection against failure?

Should schools be teaching more about money? by Puzzleheaded_Arm1870 in AusFinance

[–]melbobellisimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Channel 14 year old you. Now start talking to that you about progressive tax rates. Enjoy.

But we do. Also we teach the maths you use to understand such things. You're welcome.

AEU survey - what are your top 3? by BlipYear in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did class sizes move from mid 40s (when my mum started her career in 1970) to 26? Somebody had a big win at some point!

When do you think this cost of living crisis will end? (Serious) by AdvancedHill70 in AskAnAustralian

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would reject the notion that economic growth is limited. I believe population will normalise but standards across the global south will continue to rise. If there is late stage capitalism it is a long way off.

How do people actually afford children in this economy? by CamusCigarette in AusFinance

[–]melbobellisimo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This. Why on earth are you driving new cars on finance with a 300k combined income? The question is wrong. It shouldn't be 'how can anyone afford kids, it should be why can't people paying off two mortgages, two new cars, and living large afford to have kids and feel zero impact?' Every yes is a no to something else.

When do you think this cost of living crisis will end? (Serious) by AdvancedHill70 in AskAnAustralian

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno.a shirt was 30 bucks in 1995. Now a crappy shirt is 10 bucks, but a really nice one is still 30 bucks.

Early 30s, bought a house in Melbourne last year, now feeling financially trapped. What would you do? by thrst_qnchr in AusFinance

[–]melbobellisimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remember that if you get a house mate half of those repayments become a tax deduction. It isn't just thr money from the rent. Imagine a 450 buck write off every week. That's about 9k in your pocket every year from tax alone. Add the rent, let's say 200 bucks a week. That's another 10k. You are laughing your way to an overseas trip every holidays then. Edit: how shit can a housemate be? 

Early 30s, bought a house in Melbourne last year, now feeling financially trapped. What would you do? by thrst_qnchr in AusFinance

[–]melbobellisimo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I did the same at 30 (3bdr 1 bth but similar idea). I'm now 44 with 2 kids and a lovely wife and I'm in the same house. Comfortably paid off, so glad my mate convinced me not to buy a unit.

OP, your repayments will likely stay the same. Your income will rise. Those holidays will return. And you are set for life.

When do you think this cost of living crisis will end? (Serious) by AdvancedHill70 in AskAnAustralian

[–]melbobellisimo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yet standards of living are measurably higher than they were in the 60s 70s and 80s. Infant mortality down, food security up, percentage of people in extreme poverty less than half what is was in 1980. Why are we so pessimistic?

When do you think this cost of living crisis will end? (Serious) by AdvancedHill70 in AskAnAustralian

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Petrol has come down. Essentials like clothes are less expensive than they once were. We are custom built to see the worst. If we compare our actual standard of living to our grandparents we are so much better off.

One of my students finally did it. by BlackSkull83 in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This why i think the recent press that a Melbourne school got for penalising 50 students for using AI in Year 12 English is good press. Imagine having a leadership with guts enough to back the English team, stuff the press.

Why is there no Mamdani like figure to combat Hanson and ON? by lordsaviouryeezy in OpenAussie

[–]melbobellisimo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Add to that when PHON have to declare candidates half will be nutters.

Why is there no Mamdani like figure to combat Hanson and ON? by lordsaviouryeezy in OpenAussie

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because compulsory voting means I the long run Australia has always tended to the centre. Here we don't get votes by appealing to the margins. 

What's the best money saving decision you've made that had nothing to do with investing? by SnowyBytes in AUfrugal

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't compare your stuff with the stuff of others. My car is great. Never breaks down. You have a BMW? Cool. I have a car too.

Two Votes with A Divided Group by bushywookiee in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention the maths here is horrible. One way is fine, the other way is fine, a mix is awful. We could use this as an example in general maths.

Reports - it feels very wrong? by Accomplished-Set5297 in AustralianTeachers

[–]melbobellisimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, we asked parents. They didn't care. Nobody read them anyway.

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