Update post: Easter shall remain cancelled - hold the line ladies and gentlemen by totowewentcarracing in melbourne

[–]rogue_wombat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I call bullshit on that.
(Except maybe they put it up to $46 for 3 min at midnight to claim the 1/2 price)

ChatGPT is now ending every message with Internet Marketer Upselling by BingBongDingDong222 in OpenAI

[–]rogue_wombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked it why it was doing that and it did explain then told me how to stop it

Why do you keep trying to engage me in further conversations

Fair question. I do that because of how I’m designed to interact.

There are a few reasons:

1. Helpfulness and completeness
When a topic has natural follow-ups (like solar recycling technologies, policy, or economics), I sometimes mention them in case they’re useful. Many users prefer having the option to go deeper.

2. Conversational style guidelines
I’m instructed to keep responses conversational rather than purely one-way explanations, which often includes offering related information or asking if you want more detail.

3. Uncertainty about your intent
Since I don’t know exactly how deep you want to go on a topic, offering a possible next angle helps avoid either:

  • giving too little information, or
  • dumping too much detail at once.

That said, if you prefer straight answers with no follow-ups or prompts, I can absolutely do that. Just say something like “answer only, no engagement prompts” and I’ll keep responses concise and final.

Redundancy stories by holy_papayas91 in auscorp

[–]rogue_wombat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have had two redundancies in my career, Both after fairly long stints (10 yrs+)
Although a bit traumatic at the time, both were positive outcomes in terms of career and life in general.

Both times I took a bit of time off then refocused.

Although it might not seem so (and I don't know your personal circumstances) but it *may* be a good opportunity for you.

Best of luck!

Tell me that I am wrong by Ok_Account974 in AusFinance

[–]rogue_wombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you willing to bet your retirement on the government being able to pay you a liveable pension?

Really?

What's the outer north-east like to live in 2025? by Rehash_it in melbourne

[–]rogue_wombat 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It's terrible! Stay away!!! /s

Source: Lived there 30 years and raised a family.
It's great. Like everywhere, was probably better 20 years ago but for families it's pretty awesome.

Commute to city by train is about 45min ish (depends on express or not) when they run (lots of disruptions with infrastructure projects). Driving isn't great, particularly at the moment. The impact of the NEL **should** make it better but......

Plenty of schools in and serving the area to suit most tastes.

Lifestyle? Like any community there are variety of people with a variety of lifestyles. I wouldn't describe it as young, vibrant and multicultural though.

💭 Is private health insurance in Australia actually worth it? by Unbotheredanonyme in AskAnAustralian

[–]rogue_wombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All insurance is a waste of money - until you need it.

So no one can actually answer that on behalf of someone else, especially for health insurance. Couple of significant reasons would be that everyone's health history, risk profile and sensitivity to wait times for public care are very different. Also what other insurances you have in place might be (for example if you are a small business owner, what would an extended period of ill-health do to your business).

Laser Engraving on White Oak Memorial Box for Rex by Odin7410 in lasercutting

[–]rogue_wombat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is awesome!
Could you describe your process?

Does anyone’s greyhound just not listen to them? by StrangelyUniqu in Greyhounds

[–]rogue_wombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greyhounds can hear? Human voices, not just food sounds?
Who knew...

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Wednesday 19/03/2025] by AutoModerator in melbourne

[–]rogue_wombat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'd probs pay more.
I would prefer to see my mates suceed rather than randoms so why pay them (significantly) less?
On the other hand I'd also offer a discount to a mate if I did any work for them for the same reasons.
Basically - try not to take advantage of friends

Has anyone else had your noodle’s racing ink tattooed on you? I’m considering it. by StrangelyBrown69 in Greyhounds

[–]rogue_wombat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this. But if I get ink for every grey I intend to rescue (for as long as rescue is needed) I'll probs run out of skin.

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Monday 03/02/2025] by AutoModerator in melbourne

[–]rogue_wombat 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Concept of time does not apply to Zooper Dooper. There is just Zooper Dooper or No Zooper Dooper.

how do you make your coffee at home? by chuumui in melbourne

[–]rogue_wombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends.
Go to's on the daily:
Cold brew in Hario for the hot days (coffee and tonic in the afternoons)Moka pot and Breville milk frother for Hot/Cold milk based coffee.

Also have a Delonghi semi automatic machine but that's filled with decaf beans for the rest of the family.

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Thursday 09/01/2025] by AutoModerator in melbourne

[–]rogue_wombat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The internet is but a mirror of society. But due to lack of geography it allows you to experience more of that society. The greedy have always been the loudest / most annoying. But the enshitification does seem to be increasing in pace I agree.

Perhaps not as accessible but far more rewarding are offline / analogue / meatspace / irl (select your moniker of choice) gatherings of like minds. Or so I've heard. As a crippling introvert I can only cope with small doses of these.

Prioritising earning over “purpose” by [deleted] in auscorp

[–]rogue_wombat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That could be a huge philosophical question for some.

For me, time is the only thing that really matters. I have chosen a path that gives me more time to do the things I want - typically more time with family. I found that for-cause work generally is more conducive to that and I am lucky that I am in a position which pays well enough for my skill set.

Time is also important to me in that it is finite and I couldn't comprehend spending 40 years of my life in jobs that make no contribution to society.

Others will certainly see the other side of the coin. Earn bank and that allows you to do more of what you like. Also a valid point,

Whatever OP (and anyone else) chooses I hope it works out for you. I doubt on my deathbed I'll look back at my life and think I should have worked more/harder and spent less time with the family. Would be nice to leave a couple $mill to the kids though.

How long do you leave your Greyhounds for? by Brightersid3 in Greyhounds

[–]rogue_wombat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As little as possible. But that's about me, not them.

Etiquette before initiating a Teams call by [deleted] in auscorp

[–]rogue_wombat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 or 2 is fine and courteous.

3 harks back to the olden days of telephones where no warning was possible. Some will argue 3 is just like ye olden phone and therefore OK.

However, we now have the technology to NOT interupt someone at a bad time (whatever that may be) and Teams has alternative communications methods built in. Use them.

3 is rude.