Just got invited to 2nd stage interview for the 2nd place.
Have a meeting at 10am with old manager to give and get an update about what’s happening.
Daily Discussion Thread: Monday, 3 February 2025
Submitted 1 week ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Is the one that you didn’t think you’d progress with?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Yeah it is. It’s internal IT which is a good role.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 week ago
That’s great news. I hope it works out
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
🍀
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I am eternally grateful for i don’t have to do manual labour anymore. They didn’t care how hot it was.
The last one I had was house demolitions.
I would wake up in the morning and my hands were numb for about 30 minutes. I’d have to rub them until i got the feeling back in them. It was terrifying but the only option i had.
That was the end for me.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 week ago
i don’t have to do manual labour anymore
Some things just break you (mainly awkward twisting with heavy things for me).
I’m lucky enough to be able to do shit around the garden at a far slower speed than proper labourers. It gets done but way less pressure / injury. Was forced ‘sort of’ to do a retaining wall few months ago but do it quickly and it ruined me for a week. Even if you’re fit it still wrecks you. Doing it day in day out would be brutal.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I think there’s a “use by date” for manual labour.
I am pretty fit, but that’s not enough after a while. It starts to eat away at your body and no amount of muscle or fitness can stop it eroding your joints.
It pays so poorly as well. So there’s literally no benefit except having a job if you desperately need one.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Family friend recently sold his business (domestic trades, fairly specialised). He’s been doing it for about 20 years. In his early 40’s and absolutely wrecked body. He’s okay, but not great for his age.
I’m always thankful for being a desk jockey in AC/heated rooms
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 week ago
This is the reason why the retirement age/pension age was set at 60 to begin with. At 60 a man with a work history of manual labor could expect a couple/few good years before dying, but probably no more than 10. Modern medicine/health care/better education has fucked that economic model.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I had a shitty warehouse job for a few months in 2020 and I’m so glad I did that in winter instead of summer. A day like today anywhere but under air-con would suck so much
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Yeah I hear you. I love physical work and love working with my hands, but I still wonder how long I can do it for. Especially in a non air conditioned factory around large commercial ovens all day. I doubt myself too much to do any study, and I don’t know what I would study for a change of career anyway. I feel kind of stuck. Mr P did demolition after a career of being a chef, and the two things ruined his health. When it’s hot it’s almost even worse, as they expect the work to be done faster so you can all get out of there. If you can’t start earlier on hot days you miss out altogether.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I doubted myself for study for a long, long time.
But i think if you were comfortable with office administration, you could get in without any extra study.
Shoot me a private message if you wanna have a chat :)
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Those that walk their dog in this heat should be launched into the sun, and the dog should be the one to press the button.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Jill is off to the rescue to find her forever home along with some of her toys and kitten food and a few tears. Shes only about 6 weeks, so the rescue was going to put her in with some other kittens. Apparently she still needs time with them shes so young. Told them to forward me the vet bills and that we are the first and only call they need to make if they are unable to find her a home.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
aww, I hope Jill finds a happy new home soon
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
us too. Cat rescue said they had so many lately which is just so sad.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Can we have a pic of the soot sprite?
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Sorry the quality wasn’t great cause it was a dark room with an old phone. And she moved so damn fast!
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Being single and healed is amazing, because the child-like naivety of not being able to relate to sad and angry breakup songs is back. Love songs also feel peaceful without having the excitement of being able to relate them to anything 😌 but maybe that’s just the way I listen to music
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
so many hugs
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Went to the endodontist and had a third excavation. More appointments to come. Shitting myself at the enormity of the financial hook I’ve got myself onto but it has to be done.
Lishping like Sean Connery
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Mrs found a rescue org to take them in (the cat, not the Mrs!) Mrs is a WRECK. Shes very very upset, but admits we really really dont have space or time. But our name will be top of the list if they cant find it a home.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
It was the right thing to do, but I totally understand her being upset.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
One at a Time as per Eagle’s recommendation. Mrs has assisted a tenant with temporary homing a cat with them in the past.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Not sure if these guys are near you - but if you can catch mumcat they’ll desex her for free with surrender of the kittens www.humaneanimalrescueaus.org/about-5
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Was outside for my daily duties today. For the brief time I was outside I felt like I was burning out there.
It was brutal!
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Urge to strangle banker at critical level. That bit was supposed to be sorted weeks ago 🤬🤬🤬
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
i just don’t even get angry anymore , no point in expending the mental energy
tho i do wish the banking industry here would die , it’s the most rapacious in the developed world and the government is complicit
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
So current work are discussing what I’ve requested minus 10k.
Which is still really good, but we’ll see.
Regardless I’ll take whatever they come back with and make a beeline for the exit when something better comes along.
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 week ago
If you end up accepting less, perhaps you could ask for a clear path towards the figure you asked for. Wouldn’t want to give them false belief that the issue is over and dealt with. ;)
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
That’s a good idea. Personally i think I’ll accept until I move house, and find something better down the track.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Looking at the beach water quality report everything except the beach I go to and portsea is red. Doubt many watch that especially in this heat. Free E.coli for everyone!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
everything except the beach I go to
Username doesn’t check out
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Last night was crazy. I don’t ever remember a thunder storm lasting that long. Loved every minute of it except trying to keep the dog quiet so the others could sleep.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Last night was crazy. I don’t ever remember a thunder storm lasting that long.
Hey dont shame it. The storms put a lot of effort into improving its stamina!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 week ago
No shame. The house was a rockin’.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Definitely longest and flashy-est that I’ve seen. looking at vicemergency seems like geelong copped it hard. Really lucky timing doing the gutters.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Bill got spooked which is so unlike him, I had to give cuddles. Ted, nothing seems to ruffle Ted other than trying to give him cuddles which will earn you a bite.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Got a box of Shwarma seasoning to marinade some chicken in. The recipe calls for the addition of ‘suet’. Having none available, surely the final product won’t be that much different.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 week ago
If you haven’t got any, use about 3/4 the stated quantity of pork lard - colesworth has this in their butter section. It’s not the same but will do the job.
Suet has a particular melting point and makes a huge difference to a dish. You can sometimes find it at Vic market, but it’s a bit of a gamble. It’s a real bugger to prepare particularly in hot weather. If you find any, get at least a kilo, prepare it, and freeze in 250g bags for future use.
Ask me how to prepare it when the time comes. I’m an expert as I just looooove proper suet crust pastry and puddings.useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
That’s quite a Wikipedia rabbit hole.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Suet can make a huge difference to a dish. The pastry is like nothing else. Sadly last time I wanted some it proved very difficult to source. Some of the so called butchers even asked me what it was. Utterly disgraceful!
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Fully second this. Make friends with a good macelleria - or order it online. I agree that NOTHING compares to suet in a dish that calls for it.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Suet in this day and age. Very strange.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Not strange. It’s just all you degenerate modern generations got no understanding of how to deal with it and what it’s good for. Which is a lot. The best and fluffiest puddings and crispy pastry is just the start.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Hovering on the edge of puking. Fetch the hydralyte!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I swear by Staminade powder (in the lemon and lime flavour, the orange is weird). It keeps our whole family hydrated and when on special at Colesworth you can get a tub for around $8 which makes 9 litres. It doesn’t have as much fancy stuff as hydralyte but it does the job for less $.
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 week ago
It’s on special at woolies this week.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Will keep on eye out for special.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I find the icypoles far more tolerable than the drink.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I’ve got the dissolving tablets. The lime isn’t foul, the blackcurrant is actually nice
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Last night the Mrs brought home a little black lost kitten. Its currently hiding out in the bathroom whilst we figure out our next move.
Anyone know the status of animal rescues/shelters these days? We dont really want a kitten. We’ve got 2 dogs, 2 cats and a toddler. Dont really have the time to give it the best life, plus figuring its a kitten it should have no worries finding a forever home. BUT if it doesnt… or if everywhere is full… I guess we have a new cat.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Oof. I was in bed for about 11 hours and I think I might have only slept for 3 or so. Today’s going to be fun!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 week ago
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Nearby house got struck by lighting and burned down last night. Couple (and their dog) seem to be fine, was on the news this morning.
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
So much flashing sky. I thought it was over but getting another wave.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I really hate this database/managment system I work it.
It’s so user unfriendly at times and the logic behind certain workflows is so round about and time wasting, I never know why the developers think it’s a good idea to design it in such a way.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Matt Berry has put out a new album. Yes, the Matt Berry of IT Crowd, Darkplace, and What We Do In The Shadows. Apparently it’s his 10th album.
It’s very textural ambient stuff, not quite my thing but you might like it. Whether because it’s put out by him or on its own merits
bacon@aussie.zone 1 week ago
sky pretty
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Chicken turned out great without lard or suet. Thanks all for the suggestions. I added some oil and butter to the marinade and it was a hit with the family.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Beach is hot. But worth it to be outside.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 week ago
BoM says 24% humidity out there - press X to doubt. Feels like a dusty sauna. Disgustang. Had to go out and do a surprise site visit for 2hrs and that was enough to tire me out for the rest of today.
Time to do more dishes and then think about dinner… I’ve got choy sum and bok choy and I need to do something with those asap. Maybe I’ll do Japanese rice with stir fried choy sum and try this recipe with the rest of the radish (using tvp instead of pork mince).
BlueSquid0741@lemmy.sdf.org 1 week ago
I know it’s getting over 100km around Melbourne, but we’re tracking 83km winds where I am in North Central, and it’s always scary.
We have cypress pines only 10 metres from the house. Well established and solid, but still…
And I just heard a tree come down a few properties away while I was typing that.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 week ago
taps tank
-_- I may need to redirect some gutters
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Slept with door to the terrace open last night, first ever since I lived in a skyscraper. I am usually pretty cautious.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 week ago
The booming thunder stops and then the bloody crickets start up 😭
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Checking in from Melbourne:
Got home around midnight, flying through the storm was fun. It’s funny how the quick drops in altitude can make everyone gasp and scream. It’s like a giant musical instrument.
Vietnam is amazing.! It was great seeing all the locals out and about celebrating New Year with family…
It’s also nice to sleep in my own bed and see Jimmy the fat baby again
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
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useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thanks cool cat!
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Welcome back!
The storms were defiantly crazy and heavy last night, hope it didn’t freak you out while you were still in the air.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thank you. I don’t mind a bit of turbulence now and then🙂
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Did everyone give an applause on landing? Mostly european thing I think but I sure as shit woulda clapped.
Welcome back!
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
One white kid clapped lol.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Welcome home!
Coming back from tassie many years ago we had to wear seatbelts most of the way in this pissy little Ansett plane because of turbulence due to a storm. It was like 4wding in a mini bus hopping over potholes. Not ideal for my very first return flight home from interstate.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Happy you are home and thank you for sharing some pics from trip. It looked wonderful. 🌞
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thank you yes, it was pretty great!
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Welcome back! 🥳
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thank you!
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thank you!
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Welcome back!! Glad you got home safely through that storm, twas a doozy!
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thanks, the lighting was crazy, I wish I had a window seat.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Welcome back! We arranged some humidity to remind you of your holiday
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I’m forever indebted 😊