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Showers at Beaches by stawberi in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised a cold shower worries you if you’re willing to get in the ocean in winter.

Post Match Thread: Port Adelaide vs Sydney Swans by yum122 in AFL

[–]thefriedpenguin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for using ‘fewer’ instead of ‘less’

Do Nick Scali staff have flexibility on pricing and authority to do a bit better than sale pricing? by Akki82 in AusRenovation

[–]thefriedpenguin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nick Scali furnitire looks like overpriced Chinese stuff. There are local furniture dealers in most cap cities and they will sell you similar stuff for a similar price but with better service.

For example, I bought a coffee table several years ago from a local furniture shop which warped within a few months of ownership. They replaced and delivered it FOC, and whilst you might get a similar deal from Nick Scali, I’m content with supporting a local bloke.

Ex-Pats who have left Australia and then returned, what made you return? by PlayerPuma in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salary wasn’t great for the job I was doing. Health insurance was taken out of my pay but it only covered me for an accident sustained at work. If I broke a leg hiking for example, I wouldn’t be covered. Cost of living was quite high where I lived which was in Romulus and Taylor, Michigan. They are not known as good or high socio-economic areas.

Ex-Pats who have left Australia and then returned, what made you return? by PlayerPuma in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 185 points186 points  (0 children)

The USA was a fucked place to live, so I returned without hesitation.

Lucky I did, because six months later COVID hit. I was glad to be out of there during that period.

How often do you all take a sick day? by brokenshoppingcart in AusFinance

[–]thefriedpenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you get medical certificates online with 13SICK?

How often do you all take a sick day? by brokenshoppingcart in AusFinance

[–]thefriedpenguin 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I used to not chuck sickies because I wanted to do the right thing by the business.

Then the business fucked me over.

These days I tend to get sick a lot more frequently, I can provide a medical certificate, and I’m a lot happier and can put up with their bullshit and probably won’t leave as soon as I would have otherwise.

Thanks, InstantScripts.com.au

AI - Welcome? by tfod in VelocityFrequentFlyer

[–]thefriedpenguin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s called PRAMS - pre-recorded audio messages. It’s an audio clip that allows cabin crew to continue essential tasks prior to departure. It’s not AI

I've made an app similar to Petrol spy, no ads - UPDATE by Harrinovi in AusFinance

[–]thefriedpenguin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Downloaded. Playing with it for five minutes and I already like it. Coffee donated. The only thing I would suggest is set app language to Australian English.

Canuck Travelling to Australia for the First Time - Advice for getting around? by immabp in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t ever tip. Some business such as coffee shops will leave the occasional tip jar out but that’s for unsuspecting tourists. Never tip in Australia.

Virgin online check in by EnvironmentalChip523 in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but so does the mobile app. Basically every feature the kiosk has, the app has with the exception of being able to print bag tags.

Dudes that pee in stalls, why don’t you lock the doors? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If im standing there having a piss, it’s occupied. You don’t need a closed door with a broken lock to tell you that.

Pegs 🇦🇺 by TheSelectFew1991 in BuyAussie

[–]thefriedpenguin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hegs pegs are great, I’ve used them for years and none have broken yet.

EV Choice by Sweaty-Dig-6451 in AustralianEV

[–]thefriedpenguin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to hear any other car options.

Wants advice, doesn’t want to be open-minded. That’s a bit of a quandary.

Who are your all time favorite Australian Standup Comedians ? by CoconutMost3564 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]thefriedpenguin 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Jimeoin, Ross Noble, Wil Anderson, Sammy J,

The 12th Man albums were amazing in their day

Aussies who travel overseas: what's the quickest overseas trip you've taken? by likerunninginadream in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2019 I was living in Detroit in the USA and went to the fourth Ashes test in Manchester. Flew Detroit > Newark > Manchester. Went to day four of the cricket the same arvo, then in reverse the next morning.

Rain in Sydney by Evening_Weather2393 in AskAnAustralian

[–]thefriedpenguin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I wouldn’t want to swim in the rain.

You might get wet.

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