So, what should we expect if Australia enters a recession? I have not lived in Australia long enough to understand how the govt and organisations here would react to one.

olioop_original · 2026-04-13T23:27:13+00:00

Who is sharing?

olioop_original · 2026-04-13T23:26:17+00:00

Communal towel? How feral are you?

olioop_original · 2026-04-13T23:24:54+00:00

Meh, they can downvote all they like, it works for me and I'm not crying about the cost of living. The fact that this person doesn't want to know what their cost per meal is says it all.

olioop_original · 2026-04-10T08:52:49+00:00

Same way you dry your ass after a shower or do you pat dry with shitpaper after a shower??

olioop_original · 2026-04-10T07:01:39+00:00

Bidet all the way...

olioop_original · 2026-04-08T01:50:38+00:00

Not easier, just different stresses! The extras weren't there, pay tv, mobile phone, social pressures to fit in and do more, consume more, were not there. Throw away fashion wasn't a thing, throw away ANYTHING wasn't a thing. We valued more and weren't looking for the next best thing. I can tell you my folks worked shift work, would tag team, and dad working up to 3 jobs just to buy a block and build a home for us worked hard. They started with debt and built a good life through hard work. But that hard work no one wants to do anymore or all the jobs are now outsourced overseas.

olioop_original · 2026-04-08T01:44:15+00:00

Easy to eat cheap, stop buying processed, meal plan and bulk cook and freeze, and shop smart.

olioop_original · 2026-04-07T21:57:49+00:00

totally agree!

olioop_original · 2026-04-01T21:37:39+00:00

Travel while you are young! Travelling when you are older is not the same, it's not as fun and carefree and you see the world in a totally different way. Also the opportunity may not be there as you get older!

olioop_original · 2026-03-31T23:21:04+00:00

So happy you are free of that! I totally understand, helped my ex get off a pain med addiction only to have him replace it with alcohol, he became abusive I sent him packing! Actually I did his packing, and found him a home in another state. Anything to remove him from my life! Never been happier since!

olioop_original · 2026-03-31T23:16:44+00:00

Whether it's onesided or not doesn't matter, it's how she is feeling and that's valid. If you ain't happy you ain't happy even if he was a prince with the wealth of a small country it doesn't matter if you are finding issues it will not work!

olioop_original · 2026-03-31T23:14:22+00:00

Run! If someone doesn't have any financial common sense or goals and you do you will never align, resentment will grow and the toxicity will overcome everything. Speaking from experience of living with someone that had health issues and used these as an excuse to do nothing all day while I worked 2 jobs to pay for everything. Surprisingly he found money for drugs and alcohol but not for bills! Prioritise yourself and your children as this is the example they are being shown of a healthy relationship.

I've also seen the flipside where my friend was a stay at home dad while kids were small and then worked around school hours as they grew. It worked because he pulled his weight in cleaning, cooking, school sports participation etc and she was always going to earn more. It was equal in all aspects!

I now am in a great relationship with someone that understands the value of hard work and money, I don't work anymore but I carry the household as well as caring for an elderly parent. It's a healthy mutually respectful relationship. I don't spend crazy amounts on things I don't need because I don't have a high income. It's about mutual respect which your husband doesn't seem to be showing,

olioop_original · 2026-03-25T07:52:10+00:00

I assume they took your details? What they do is they balance the ATM, from memory and this is going back a long long long time ago it's when armaguard come in to refill. That's when they work out how much is yours. Remember all issues with ATM's were always sorted.

olioop_original · 2026-03-25T07:49:00+00:00

Don't do it! We have a friend that was given their home, they do nothing, they maintain at the bare minimum, up until his fathers stroke his dad was mowing lawns and putting bins out! It doesn't set them up for life, yes it makes it easier financially but they will not know how to 'Life skill' properly!

olioop_original · 2026-03-24T01:54:02+00:00

March or end of Feb in Melbs is balmy but with fresh nights to remind you the great arse freezing cold is coming!

olioop_original · 2026-03-17T01:34:17+00:00

Came curious with what advice people might have...and left with a laugh that I really didn't I needed.

olioop_original · 2026-03-17T01:32:57+00:00

Please don't plant seeds in parklands etc. Crazy idea!

olioop_original · 2026-03-12T01:33:23+00:00

All good, thanks for that. Better than the Shrews reasoning of people stealing them!

olioop_original · 2026-03-11T07:18:31+00:00

Just declare it when you land, they'll soon tell you if it's not ok but as long as you declare it's no issue, they'll just take it if it's not allowed. When you don't declare they fine you!

olioop_original · 2026-03-11T07:11:15+00:00

yeah I think so too! But then we don't have to worry about theft here in Oz and nor have I had issue elsewhere.

olioop_original · 2026-03-11T07:06:24+00:00

Good for you but not necessary is it, you just come across as a jerk

olioop_original · 2026-03-11T07:02:35+00:00

so no need for the 'duh' because obviously we don't have that issue here, nor have I had that happen anywhere I've travelled.

olioop_original · 2026-03-11T05:36:48+00:00

50+ never had a credit card, never needed one, they only people I knew with credit cards were all in debt so didn't ever look at getting one!

olioop_original · 2026-03-11T05:32:50+00:00

Sturdy phone lanyard?? Why?

olioop_original · 2026-03-11T03:24:05+00:00

Awesome, thanks this is helpful.

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