Once again, big thank you to a couple of posters here that have helped me out of a bad situation.
I haven't named them in case they prefer to stay anonymous, but guys, you are absolute bloody legends!!!
I never heard back from that reference guy. He legit just disappeared off the face of the earth...
Thankfully a poster has offered to speak to the recruiter for me tomorrow 🙂
In fact a couple of posters offered to lend a hand, for which I am incredibly grateful and quite honestly humbled. Without the help of some of the people in this forum, I would not even be in consideration to start work next week.
I was actually considering reaching out for you, but I've never referenced anyone before. I'm somewhat good at bullshitting, but probably not very good at sounding like a boss dog
I can say this honestly and without hyperbole: this place and the people in it have had a significant positive impact on my life.
Thank you everyone for all your help, advice and care during the last 6 months.
I am so incredibly grateful that we have this place to hang out ❤️
Oh, wow. So last week I explained the situation with my current school to the lady from the TAFE. She asked around and has been able to organise for me to start before my unenrolment is officially processed. I have missed the intake date now which was yesterday evening.
But she just sent me the enrolment paperwork I need to sign, and once I've done that, she said I can just organise a phone call with the teacher to catch up on what I missed and can start next Tuesday!
Holy fucking shit, it's wild how things go from 0-100 so quickly. I was about 75% expecting to not start until the next intake, but it's going to finally happen...
Edit: bloody hell, today must be the day of things happening because I just got a call from the police about the report I made 8 days ago
After some awful sleep bathed in sweat and feeling like my brain was going to explode from overheating and headaches, I still feel sick so another day off work. Grumble mumble moan. Today I'm not going to do stupid shit like try and read academic articles to catch up on uni stuff, I am properly resting.
Ouch, that sounds awful. Hope it clears up soon for you - I hope it doesn't get that bad for me. I rarely get respiratory problems. I've got a light dry cough/sore throat that seems to be on the mend, mostly moved back to headaches/congestion, which was what I started off with on Saturday, hopefully the worst is over...
I know it's late, but I think I'll read a bit of Master and Commander before bed. I heard on a podcast the series is actually a good read so I picked up the book and read a couple of pages at lunch.
ya'll ever google yourself. I just googled my primary username and far out some of the public data is concerning. Including a linked in photo of my damn face! the cat is in it too, hes gonna be FURIOUS.
My real name is out there unfortunately because I worked on a community project some years ago but you’d need specific information on what I worked on to find it.
I hope your cat will forgive you for your transgression.
Yeah, unfortunately there’s lots because I have a unique name and was foolish about the internet many years ago. Intrigued by the guy who has me in his thesis thanks. Not a clue who he is!
I used to google my name several times as a teen but not so much now (sounds like that old euphemism). I know my real name is on a couple of publicly available reports and LinkedIn. Never googled my username though, I only ever use this on reddit and Lemmy. I could do with a good purge though
I try not to publicly put my name anywhere I don't have to, so my full name has no results. Baku seems to be a pretty common username, so not many personal results there, although I've definitely said more here/on Reddit than I should've. my Reddit username only has a couple of results, one from a shitty buzzfeed article that exploited my willingness to help a tourist for clicks, and the rest from dodgy reddit mirrors. And my discord username is, well, a discord username. there's only a single result for it from outside Discord
That reminds me, I once got a really strange spam email that was addressed to (my first name)@aol.com with my primary Gmail address (which doesn't and never has had my first name even listed in the name section, let alone in the username) CC'd in. I don't even remember what it was spamming me with, just that it was in broken English and Gmail didn't flag it as spam. It was really odd
I try to be invisible online under my real name. I mostly succeed. It helps that my name is common, so there are lots of hits and none of them are me. If I am ever suddenly a news story, the journos are going to have a hard time finding my Facebook photo (I don't have Facebook) to steal and put on their sites. 😃
Yes. I regularly check as I have a unique name so anything is traceable. Socials are locked down. Linked in is up for career purposes, but still relatively locked down. Don’t mind sports results.
I used that Google security function recently which goes off to see where you're mentioned and it happily said nowhere. I have a blog out there with numerous photos of my face on it but there's nothing linking my full name to it. I just Googled my name and found my Facebook profile though. This was using my shortened name which I generally use. Searching with my full name has nothing I can see. Weird.. my Google account uses my name to post Google reviews and I've done a couple but they didn't show up in a search.
Anyways.. feeling pretty ok about my online presence. I know all of my email addresses have been compromised but there isn't much I can do about that besides keep good MFA security and spam filters on those.
eh...I'm old enough that social media wasn't really around when I was young and doing stupid things more publicly. Now, my job makes me pretty public anyway, and there are very, very few people in the world with my exact name, so if you google it, only a few of us appear and the most public one is me. All professional pages, though.
I've been fairly vicious since the early days so the only thing that shows up that is actually me is an old ABN record. Unique name combination too (Jewish first name + scottish surname and a rare scottish surname at that)
I've never done it but just did for shits and giggles. I wouldn't call my name common, but there are social media profiles with the same name but not me. And my name twin is also a nurse but in the UK by the looks of it. Weird.
Feeling terrible that it took me so long to notice Melbcat was still sick. When she was fussy about food I thought she was just tired of the usual flavour, and when she was wiggly I thought she was jealous of the computer or bored. She hides it well.
I’ve been wrapped up in my own struggles, getting overwhelmed by literally everything, and didn’t pay attention as closely as usual.
Edit: Yeah… I’m giving these socks one chance to come good in the wash and then if they’re still too tight they’re getting donated.
The point of buying new clothes and lip balm was to be more comfortable and if something is not doing that then it’s just clutter.
Too sick and in too much pain to stuff around anymore or tolerate anything that makes me feel worse. Also fuck how I look
Oh melbsy. Don't beat yourself up about it. Cats evolved to hide their pain and injuries as best as they can. It's one of their basic instincts. Cats also have off days just like humans, and some days they just don't want to be held even when they're perfectly fine. You did the best you could given the situation, and that's all you can be expected to do
It's okay about melbcat, like you said they hide it well. Just the way cats are. Try not to beat yourself up, you're taking care of her and getting her help so I think you're doing great for her!
I know what you mean, I have so many clothes I don't wear. So much clutter 😭
So the RE has forwarded the call fee invoice to us from the plumber. I expected it, because it was my washing machine.
It's $500. FIVE HUNDRED! For the guy to diagnose the issue in less than half an hour.
Lucky I got my tax return today, paid it in full and did some ass-kissing in the email back to the RE. Like, plumbers have to do a lot of gross things, of course they should be compensated appropriately, but he just moved my fridge and washing machine and walked around with his detector device. Lol. He made bank.
It might be worth calling and letting the plumber know that the RE has passed the charge to you - sometimes they charge crazy fees because they know they can. Total shit practice, but maybe it's worth a try?
I already paid it this morning and I cannot be bothered asking about it tbh. I could probably negotiate it down, but I just want it to be done and to focus on drying out the carpet and skirting board to assess repairs.
It's a $500 lesson to not freak out and check my own appliances before calling anyone lol!
My only advice would be to check your portions. They regularly miss ingredients or only half-fill tacos. Pretty forthcoming with crediting your account but that's only helpful for your next visit.
It is a f2p and there is a cash shop, but it is tiny. And I haven't bought anything from it, and haven't felt the need to. The progression plays like a normal game that has quests, and it isn't really p2w either. You can earn all currencies by just playing.
I have unlocked depth 3, but didn't get to the boss. I got popped by some abomination two nodes in haha! I've been leveling up the frost mage and the assassin lady to try and get further. I can't decide who I like more, or whether I should unlock more characters, I have plenty of gold.
Edit: I actually cannot stop playing, this is a really good game! I like the story too, it makes it feel grounded. Thank you for mentioning it on the dt Gibs
I dont get it at all. Not kink shaming, but the act of pissing on someone is just so far outside the realms of what I'd consider to be a turn on it just breaks my mind.
haven't started it yet. Gonna place an order with ibrew 'cos they have bucketbuddy 30l heated fermenter for $175. Gonna make that the bitch bucket for molasses runs. I shall call it Bungus
Today's been a productive day. I sorted out the meeting with my current school to unenrol, that's happening next Thursday. I sorted out the situation with my new TAFE school, and although it's not officially processed and I'm not enrolled yet, she said there shouldn't be any issues. The program manager ordered one of the replacement phones, and said she'll organise the replacement MacBook before the end of the day (though she seems busy so I'm not holding my breath). I called the police man back (I only had 5 minutes before a GP appointment when he rang so I said I'd call back). He wanted me to send him an email with photos of all the damage as well as an itemised list of everything that's damaged or stolen.
I thought it may be an issue that I've been finding more things missing every day since the police report, so the police report doesn't have a complete list, but he said it's no problem and that tends to happen to most people. So I sent him that email. And then I went and made a psychologist appointment I've been putting off for a while.
Also the DT is at 178 comments and it's only 3pm. Guess I'm not the only one having a productive day!
Edit: unfortunately it seems the psych I chose is retiring at the end of the year, so she called to let me know she cancelled my appointment. She was the only person I found on the find a psych thingy that specialised in my problems and looked friendly :/
I have been productive today too. Took some parcels to the post office that I've been putting off for ages, done some washing, organised a bunch of breakfasts, sorted out the rubbish bins and did some weeding.
Feeling better after getting out of bed and making myself some tacos with the last five tortillas and bits and pieces. Still have leftover pickled onions (orange and vinegar), from two weeks ago and I'm sold on having a jar of these going on at all times - just a little transforms any taco or sandwich
Moved to new apartment. Landlord proactively warned us that the oven, stove, the bathroom heater and hot water are on one circuit and to avoid using them all together.
Breaker for this outside of our internal switchboard and is only accessible by OC (not the landlord nor agent). From the message, feels like the landlord might have copped 3 days without power.
Friend just told it's unacceptable/below standard. Going to email agent to get this fixed, any good references I can use during this argument?
(on another note, we wouldn't have rented this place if we knew the parking space is going to be dark, dusty, musty, and hard to drive in/out. Am lucky we are driving a small car, because I'm fairly certain anything a Corolla Cross or larger won't fit at all)
Managed through a property manager and a formal rental agreement?
Hmm. I'd play this a bit clever. Intentionally trip it on days when you know the OC can get you back up and running. Over a week or 2 build up a report, when it tripped and how long it took to get resolved, then report to the property manager that it isnt safe/feasible to wait X ammount of time to get your power back.
That way if you gotta breach 'em and go before VCAT it helps you already have logs and experience with the issue.
Keep in mind, this is gonna sour the relationship with the landlord though. Be prepared to move in 12 months, but it doesnt sound like that'd be a huge loss anyway.
Sounds like it’s not compliant and as a landlord, I have to get electrical inspections done and issues fixed as a requirement. Just re-did the switchboard on my investment property recently and it cost $2k. You can ask the agent for compliance/reporting info on electrical and switchboard.
Landlord proactively warned us that the oven, stove, the bathroom heater and hot water are on one circuit and to avoid using them all together.
Seems that the circuit breaker is too small for the load, which I believe is against regs. I would check with an electrician that might point you to the right standards.
oven's supposed to be hardwired OR have its own circuit so they've actually failed Australian electrical safety standards. Meaning that house fails minimum standards AND there's no way that a sparky would have signed off on that, so it hasn't had the mandated electrical safety checks done either.
EDIT: I think some hot water has to have its own circuit as well but I'm fuzzier on that deet. Oven wiring has been a thing for decades though so they have no fucking hope there.
Yeah.. inside the apartment (after the internal switchboard) they are on their own separate circuits.
But apparently before the internal switchboard, there's the external switchboard controlled by owners corp.
The split system's on its own ("line"? the landlord used the term "line"), the oven/stove/heater/hot water is on another, and all the other outlets are on their own as well. We have been told there's no problem running the split system and loading up the other line, but run the oven/stove/heater/hot water together and the whole apartment will get cut off from the OC board and requires OC to come out and flip it back on.
How come you moved out of your old joint if I might ask? Rent went up too high?
The place I've been in the past 3 years is annoying to park into and very barely fits a small SUV. Parking spots are generally gonna be pretty ordinary with apartments...
Yep, it's 2k/mo for a 1bed. Now we're 2k/mo in a 2bed plus a living room itself that's bigger than the old place whole. And also so my wife's parents can visit.
I'm grateful for the good cardio session I had last night. Wasn't super exhausted after and was kind of buzzing, but still helped the anxiety die down.
I'm grateful we don't use stupid postcodes here. I got a letter from Canada, and the postcode is like 8 digits long and non pronounceable, something like "J6B23AJZE" Whyyyyy do you want that? Especially the UK. It's like brother, you're the fucking size of the ACT, you don't need 8 character post codes!
Pet shop won’t let me place an order until I create a pet profile with my cat’s name, breed, birthdate and gender. As in I’d be forced to fork over those details to buy the items.
I've had two. Colleagues invited mule for a third, I went but I had a hit chocolate instead because three would be quite possibly lethal to me at my current tolerance
Oh. I've done that before when my daughter was just born. Back then it was over the phone. The lady was very understanding when she could hear my baby crying.
cat woke me up this morning being a nuisance, so now whenever I walk past him asleep I shout "it's 6am! I hope your not asleep!" and make exaggerated clawing sounds till he is awake. You should see his face, He is FURIOUS! I just remind him that maybe we should all go back to respecting each others sleep times.
Do you reckon high schools would 1. keep copies of year books from decades ago and 2. send them out to former students? I've been thinking about my high school years and don't remember a whole lot about it. I don't have the year books anymore and would be nice to take a trip down memory lane. I figure there might be privacy concerns or whatever, but thought it might be worth contacting my old high school and seeing.
I have the vision of how I'm going to design the covers of the antique chairs. After getting all the different vintage fabrics, which all have a baroque theme, I can see there is a blue green palette and red beige palette, so those will be the designs. With black stained wood finish it will look cool.
still feeling a bit weird, went to sleep with a headache and had a nightmare I was being hunted by a crime gang, I ran like hell and threw off my unicorn oodie and anything else that could identify me in a crowd
I love this movie so much. It shows teens in truly terrifying situations, supernatural situations. The teens are smart, brave, determined, co-operative and caring, and resourceful in facing danger and solving their problems.
Has the vic energy compare website gotten like 100% worse, or is it just me? Lumo droped my solar rebate (not that I've exported more than 1kWh a day the last few weeks) so trying to check out options. trouble is it doesnt like my NMI cause the meter rates changed when the solar was installed less than 12 months ago. I swear it used to accept your bill and calculate based off that anyway?
A cat keeps coming up to the side door at my parents place. The door with the doggy door. I wonder if it'd come in if Vegas and I weren't nearby/paying attention. What's to stop cats, rats, possums, small children, etc from just coming inside while we sleep? It bothers me.