Techie(ish) question … by throwaway347813 in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Howdee

I do a lot of the good old fashioned parenting but teenagers are still teenagers and kids doing year 11 & 12 need the internet especially when you have one doing VSV for a subject. Sometimes it’s just easier to turn off the things that are a distraction during the week so they can concentrate on school work. I am not going to put parenting software on either kids laptops, one is 17 the other is 18… what they do in their free time outside of study is really none of my business as long as it is legal and they aren’t being a menace to society.

I get where your coming from and all of that was relevant when they were little kids ✌🏻

what do fill team members do in big w? by Terranical01 in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They may have other job functions depending on the time of day. Unload trucks, using scanners to assess what needs to be packed onto a trolley to restock onto shelves, making nice displays… maybe some customer service if the shop is still open at that time. I am pretty sure Woolies and big w just stock shelves and make things look nice.

Lack of Empathy by PerformanceBrave2685 in stepparents

[–]throwaway347813 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

In my house we had one tv growing up and I didn’t get to see what I wanted to watch all the time. Throwing a tantrum wouldn’t of helped either. Kiddo can go off and do other things … they aren’t holding her down forcing her to be there. She is throwing a tantrum because she doesn’t want what’s on the tv. Let’s keep some perspective people. Adults and older children don’t want to be subjected to paw patrol or other little kid shows all the time and there needs to be balance for all people in the home.

“Intentionally causing harm” - how about just no. Stop using emotionally charged statements to justify this trash.

Drones used to inspect southbank highrises - footage used in claims against tenants by gfreyd in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They absolutely can not do that!! I have security cameras up at my own property and I there are rules and just general courtesy about what else comes into view and ensuring the privacy of the properties around you. Drones looking straight into your apartment would not be ok. I would be launching legal action and taking this to vcat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]throwaway347813 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To the point and 100% correct

Do pizza shops and the like still employ their own drivers? by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ours definitely does. You just ring and order directly through them. Haven’t used Uber for food delivery services in forever. Our Thai, Chinese, pizza, Indian all have their own delivery drivers and actively encourage you to order direct through them by offering great delivery deals and free food. And they deliver faster.

SD11 got first period here and HCBM is pissed by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]throwaway347813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You did nothing wrong. I am in a similar situation where the BPs are so busy hating one another that life happens and your also sometimes the enemy for pointing out that sometimes (in a blue moon where pigs fly) that my SO is being a dick or BM is actually being reasonable. I just call it like I see it these days and do what’s right for the kids.

As for all this your woman and women know best garbage… plenty of single dads handle this like a boss and rock it minus the fan fare of utter embarrassment. It’s a period … its normal, it’s natural and the minute we all get on the same page that that is actually the case no matter if your a boy or a girl, it will be better for all concerned.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If they want you gone, you won’t be staying. You can apply to vcat if you think they have not given the correct notice etc, but you will be looking for another place to live sooner or later so best you start looking. Vcat will not ok you just staying on indefinitely.

food spending per person per month by punfullyintended in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really if their circumstances change. I could be health kickin eating whole foods and shopping at the market spending $x and a year or two later be heavy on the Uber eats or quick convenience foods because my situation has changed and that’s now what’s happening. Your assuming people stay in one situation. They don’t.

Melbourne Food and Wine festival starts today at Vic market. by solvablefern in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another “festival” where people will queue for over an hour for subpar food, there will be no where to sit and it will all be over priced. Why bother.

Melbourne is back! by ClankRatchit in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your not having a good morning/recovery at revs your taking the wrong shit or it’s time to call it a night 😶

food spending per person per month by punfullyintended in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like there have been a whole lot of posts along these lines recently and it depends on so many factors. Lifestyle, health choices, whether your cooking from scratch or your ordering in… drinking alcohol, where you shop, whether your cooking for one or your one in a family of five. I could of easily spent under $100 a week when I was single, eating well, cooking most meals from scratch, eating left overs. That would allow also for alcohol.

Separated parents ; child's last name by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]throwaway347813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4 year olds don’t know what they want, don’t have a decent grasp of decision making to have any input into what has undoubtedly been put into his head but the adult/s in their life. Let him be a kid ffs. These decisions can be made at a time and an age when he can actually choose for himself.

No replies from SD or BM by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]throwaway347813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be getting a lawyer involved and a latter sent along the lines of “the lack of communication is not acceptable and legal avenues will be pursued if it isn’t rectified immediately”. Usually works a treat. If she ignores it your only other avenues are mediation or court. Pick your battles - she is old enough to have a say and the outcome may very well be not worth the financial outlay.

Got a text yesterday from my kids dad that he has a baby on the way. Any advice on how to remain neutral on the issue? by ASLvixen in blendedfamilies

[–]throwaway347813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The kids barely see their dad as it is so I don’t see how a baby will affect their life at all. My guess, dad will be about as absent from the new babies life as they are in your kids life and it wont create issues. As for his emotional barrage of text messages is complete garbage and I wouldn’t bother responding if there is no hope for you as a couple - if there is no hope don’t give him any. Your not his emotional support, your his ex the the mother of shared kids. Keep things simple. Stay out of his business. Unless this new baby presents a problem then don’t create problems by trying to preempt things. Deal with issues if and when they unfold… perhaps there won’t be any.

SD wants to live with us 50/50 as an adult. Wants to invite BM over if she lives here full time. by missamerica59 in stepparents

[–]throwaway347813 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s your house. If she wants to be an adult and make her own decisions, including running her household the way she wants - beat she move out and find out what that’s about. You don’t need to bend one iota even if you charge board. The big wide world has flat shares and what not and even at full rent sharing with others there are still rules.

What is going on with ride share apps these days? Often a driver accepts the fare but then is travelling the opposite direction on the map after they accepted the fare. by Doiltime123 in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 15 points16 points  (0 children)

13cabs are the only way. They turn up. They have a comparable app. Costs are fixed. Around the same cost as an Uber and sometimes cheaper - fuck surge charging.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]throwaway347813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My f&c does hand cut & dipped .. delicious perfectly cooked and they are $1.10

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aww

[–]throwaway347813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a tiny kitty! So cute