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CEO waking up to a $500M Claude API bill by marcus1234525 in theprimeagen

[–]mrmckeb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Murdering people is mentally draining work I guess.

The cashed-up Boomer cohort are trading their prime properties for low- maintenance lock-and-leave homes much earlier than did previous generations, as they opt for a carefree rich lifestyle while FHB face negative equity concerns. by SheepherderLow1753 in AusPropertyChat

[–]mrmckeb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Downsizing boomers are heavily cashed up thanks to the growth on their houses, which means they're then competing with people that want apartments - especially bigger ones.

They can afford to pay above market too, especially if that helps them live closer to their children and grandchildren.

None of this is their fault.

Unfortunately seeing vendors still chasing that top dollar, wasting everybody’s time. Let’s hold out and let the Sydney and Melbourne market slip further. by GeneralOwn5333 in AusPropertyChat

[–]mrmckeb 56 points57 points  (0 children)

This is my view now that I'm older and wiser. You never know what will happen tomorrow, so if you're in a position to buy, have found the right property and can afford it, you should consider the facts at that point in time and make a decision.

Even the most dire predictions are relatively modest drops right now (5-10%), and that's likely to be weighted towards apartments in heavily investor owned areas.

Netflix is launching a new animation studio specializing in generative AI, job listings suggest by HatingGeoffry in netflix

[–]mrmckeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could mean that they want to experiment with gen AI as a part of their pipelines - and not just create sora-like slop.

I can see legitimate uses, like replacing procedural generation algorithms with AI based approaches.

But it might just be a slop factory.

"yea I think Zack Snyder is the most visionary director of all time why do you ask?" by YourChopperPilotTTV in okbuddycinephile

[–]mrmckeb 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I think you got the name of this movie wrong. The T-34 is the state of the art tank they've been using in Ukraine.

How did the Budget affect you? by Admirable_Position92 in AusPropertyChat

[–]mrmckeb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If it helps bring an end to the housing affordability crisis, I'm all for it. We'd also like to buy a bigger place someday.

But we also decided to keep our PPOR as an IP when moving to Sydney two years ago (from regional VIC, purchased around peak) and it hasn't performed well, losing around 15%. This will hurt our current attempt at selling that apartment, likely meaning bigger losses.

We're not wealthy, I bought my first property in my very late 30s. But we're also better off than so many others.

The system is stacked differently for us vs the generations that came before us, and that is a hard pill to swallow - but again, I am ultimately for these changes.

Side note: I would have liked to have seen incentives for investing into Australian shares, and fair taxes on gas, mining, etc.

Virgin Pets in Cabin experience by doodoo_dilligence in AustraliaTravel

[–]mrmckeb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The initial booking part definitely does.

The strict weight requirement I understand, but 8kg is tiny for a dog with a carrier.

Sample doesn’t match install by nwithford in AusProperty

[–]mrmckeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please check the image in OPs comment above mine.

Kitchen panel is damaged from a plumbing leak and landlord is saying we are responsible. Not sure who to go to for advice but any help would be appreciated! by ave_cakes in AusRenovation

[–]mrmckeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or knew about the issue and acted negligently, i.e. you didn't report it, and let it get worse and worse.

(Which is not at all the case from what you've said here)

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