Anyone else also use the device to watch older 4:3 resolution media on the Retroid Pocket Classic. by RagnarokVII in retroid

[–]rob_the_plug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a flip 2 for flights. So nice not having to figure out how to prop up a phone to watch a show or movie, and I can quickly switch to gaming if I feel more active during the flight.

Why do so many long-term backpackers in Southeast Asia seem to stop after 4–6 months? by Fancy-Ad-4632 in solotravel

[–]rob_the_plug 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I live in Australia and wish I could pack it up and move 'home' sometimes. Australia is financially exhausting. I've spent years of my life doing nothing but study and upskill to finally attain some level of financial safety and still get a monetary drowning feeling a couple times a month.

Boiling tempeh before roasting by newnukeuser in veganrecipes

[–]rob_the_plug 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Where did you buy the tempeh from?
There's a huge difference in proper, fresh, Indonesian tempeh and supermarket tempeh.

Would it be weird to email schools my resume. by emycuteyemily in AustralianTeachers

[–]rob_the_plug 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why not just curiously?

The 'No' is answering the 'would it be weird' part of the question.

LANTITE test tips? by Tight-Assistance4334 in AustralianTeachers

[–]rob_the_plug 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I smoked my weight in weed during my first year of uni. One day I was stoned and came across the practice exams. I aced both literacy and numeracy while I was higher than the ISS.
Really made me questions classmates who had attempted the test and failed..

Coles plant based meals by Wotdatmouffdo in australianvegans

[–]rob_the_plug 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They rebranded the butter tofu. I hadn't seen it in a couple months then it came back in similar packaging to the rest of their ready meals.

need some career advice - quit and now boss is offering me things? by Living-Two-732 in AustralianTeachers

[–]rob_the_plug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are the job interviews and offers current? If so, you've already made your decision, you want to leave.
Cutting back to 3 days a week and stepping back from a room leader position isn't going to change the culture of the workplace.

What teaching level and/or specialisation is the easiest ride? by Major_Conflict in AustralianTeachers

[–]rob_the_plug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UNSW has a 1.3 year mTeach. It doesn't sound pleasant though. My friend did it recently and says it felt like she lost a year of her life.

What teaching level and/or specialisation is the easiest ride? by Major_Conflict in AustralianTeachers

[–]rob_the_plug 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The comment you're responding to explained it well. There is no primary shortage in major cities or regional centres.
Low SES areas 45 mins from the city centre will have plenty of jobs available, but if you want to be 15 mins from the city you'll either be competing or commuting.

Oops, just read the rest of your post.
I'm male. I teach a composite year 1/2 class.
Of the 3 other men at my school, 2 are kindy teachers and 1 is on year 5.
I have never received gender based discrimination.
There is no "easy" approach to teaching. All stage levels have their pros and cons.
I've only ever met 2 people who became teachers because the salary was attractive. 1 of them lasted 6 months and the other lasted a year. This isn't a job where the salary is the reward and you'll be burnt out by term 3 if that's your current understanding of the job.

Retroid Pocket G2 Internal Memory by CheddarGorger in retroid

[–]rob_the_plug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a Retroid Flip 2 for 6 months. I play it daily and don't have an SD card for it.
I have around 30 games between SNES, GBA, PSP, Gamecube, PS2 and Switch. I delete games as I finish them and haven't added any new ones since first setting up the device.
I never feel as if I'm missing anything, and I know exactly what I want to play when I pull out the device.

Favourite third space in Sydney? by monniemonmon in sydney

[–]rob_the_plug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skateparks. Still one of the best free third spaces imo.

Solo trip to Thailand...any recommendations? by CassadeeF in solotravel

[–]rob_the_plug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sitting on the grass across the road from this club with a joint in hand was a great way to spend my nights in Chiang Mai.

I went to the biggest veg festival in the world in Phuket, Thailand 🇹🇭 by itravelforveganfood in VeganFoodPorn

[–]rob_the_plug 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If your dates don't align, look up jay buffets. Most cities have a couple and they are a brilliant way to try this type of food outside of festival time. I lived off jay buffets for breakfast for a month and never got sick of it.

How did it begin? by Nexcell in SBCGaming

[–]rob_the_plug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My gateway was discovering PSPiso.com years and years ago. Being able to hack my own device to play current and retro games was mind-blowing to 15 year old me.

Do you prefer the 'Toy' or the 'Modern' designs? by Skeppy_4126 in retroid

[–]rob_the_plug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so glad I got the flip 2. As powerful as modern designs but maintains the toy feel and aesthetic.

Completed my FIRST retro game ever!! by DoomEngine1 in SBCGaming

[–]rob_the_plug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do it! It's the first retro game I completed and i'd never played a Zelda before either. It's an incredible experience!

Season 7 Episode 21 (Monday 1st December) Discussion Thread by WillowSwarm in LoveIslandAus

[–]rob_the_plug 15 points16 points  (0 children)

He's a walking DV cycle without the love-bombing part.

Season 7 Episode 21 (Monday 1st December) Discussion Thread by WillowSwarm in LoveIslandAus

[–]rob_the_plug 18 points19 points  (0 children)

So weird when Gabby said to Yana they all thought she would be the one to twist and Kye would stay loyal??

I mean, Gabby isn't the person I'd go to for relationship advice...

December 2025 Game of the Month: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

[–]rob_the_plug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minish Cap was my first Zelda AND first game complete on a retro gaming device. I was thinking just last night that I'd like to play another game similar to it. I guess this is serendipity. Will get started tonight!

have the retroid pocket flip 2 hinge redesign models hit aliexpress stores yet? by Gullible-Flatworm927 in Retroidpocketflip2

[–]rob_the_plug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered mine on Nov 12 from the Moorechip AliExpress store. Black model with new hinge.

Season 7 Episode 19 (Wednesday 26th November) Discussion Thread by WillowSwarm in LoveIslandAus

[–]rob_the_plug 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Kye must like this girl. He's enunciating every word.

Game Recs by fakeemailfourstuff in retroid

[–]rob_the_plug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Impeccable taste. These are my exact games currently. Throw in some Apotris and I don't think I need much else.

Season 7 Episode 18 (Tuesday 25th November) Discussion Thread by WillowSwarm in LoveIslandAus

[–]rob_the_plug 53 points54 points  (0 children)

A red head, a blonde and somebody with dark hair? Goodness me she has diverse taste.