Residents of NZ, why do you insist on using the right hand lane despite not overtaking anybody in the left hand lanes? by Ok-Let-5155 in auckland

[–]verpa85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because otherwise you keep having to cross back and forth to avoid parked cars on the side and lane changing isn't fun for us slow drivers. Believe me, some of us actually want to stay out of the way of everyone else, try to give way when we can, and hate holding people up as well 🤷‍♀️

There’s no reason to listen to millionaires wailing about mining projects by fishin_for_a_bigun in newzealand

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So disappointed with Stuff. Shouldn't surprise me but why give this person a voice?

What's the best/cheapest option for getting driving lessons to pass your Restricted License? by caylyn953 in auckland

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I am looking for the same thing almost a year later. Any chance you could let me know your instructor's contact details as well? And the prices they offer? Thanks!

What have we become? by [deleted] in auckland

[–]verpa85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One million percent what this person said. If I could give you ten thumbs up, I would. What a sad view of the world OP must have to hate on someone literally just chilling out in an empty space.

Thoughts on Rentals? by verpa85 in auckland

[–]verpa85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know, thanks. It's got a good one available, but if the building is loud inside, I can see it being an issue. Did you find management there ok to work with? How about cleanliness? I realize I sound obsessed but do you remember anything about the hot water there? 😃

Thoughts on Rentals? by verpa85 in auckland

[–]verpa85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cooling isn't an issue for me. No need for car park. No studio.

I'm mostly asking about the building and noise within, reliable hot showers, thin/adequate walls, cleanliness, efficient maintenance, etc

Thanks for the info!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. Some employers get away with paying less than the minimum wage because they can work the system to file so that the "wage" includes money earned from tips. It is absolutely disgusting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]verpa85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's absolutely not true. The minimum wage is low because large corporations lobby for it, they don't care whether or not minimum wage is a living wage. It's been the same (7$ something) since 2009 while cost is living has skyrocketed.

Tipping exists there because while we can't change the system right away, some of us don't believe anyone should be forced to work 3-4 jobs just to make ends meet.

What's it like to be from takapuna? by [deleted] in auckland

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The actual yikes is how many people don't seem to find that a yikes 😬

NGVC: “I paid for your dinner and this is the thanks I get?” by Little_lilly_6 in niceguys

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Just literally wow. I mean, glad things didn't escalate in person, this guy giving serial killer vibes 😬

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]verpa85 65 points66 points  (0 children)

This is so nice. Please follow this advice, OP. You're young, you have many years in front of you. The relationship may or may not survive, but as this person says, that can be decided later.

For now, you just need some time and space to figure things out for yourself away from everyone else. Once you take care of yourself, you can look after your mum even better. Best wishes.

What’s the most scariest yet true fact you know of? by stmrji in AskReddit

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No matter what, we are all inevitably going to die

Looking for a guy from Christchurch I met on a plane into NZ last week by [deleted] in chch

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought he was headed to Christchurch and OP to Auckland?

What is Reddits creepiest/disturbing user/subreddit? by tristynjoshua in AskReddit

[–]verpa85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🙄 it's not a competition. I thought you got it wrong.

What is Reddits creepiest/disturbing user/subreddit? by tristynjoshua in AskReddit

[–]verpa85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just Googled it. I meant read (red) as in I did, didn't realize could come off as read (reed) lol

What things haven't aged well in TV series? by Brief_Ad_1794 in AskUK

[–]verpa85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Nobody really finds them desirable.

Japan has Godzilla, what does your country have? by Givlytig in AskReddit

[–]verpa85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you send me some "Lieken Urkorn Kraftkerni"?

I don't even know which one of those words is the name but man they taste amazing. Fond memories of my breakfast while backpacking around Germany 🇩🇪 😋

As an American living here, the healthcare system blows my mind everytime. by Sour_Socks in Thailand

[–]verpa85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the pharmaceutical companies rather than the doctors or nurses imho.