Daily Discussion Thread: 🍔🌡🚙🤐 Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Didn't get the role I went for sadly.

Am drowning with work atm. Asking manager for more money tomorrow.

I'm sorry man. You got the skills to get another though, and I hope you get the raise you obviously deserve! :)
- Thanks Spud ❤️
dang, was this in the same company or a different location?
- Different place
Oh bugger, I'm sorry to hear that :(
- All good mate. Just gonna keep applying!
Bummer. Did they give feedback?
- Nah just the usual diatribe

I has a friend:

I heard back today the university job I interviewed for want to move on to references. This is the interview where I had all the technical problems, and they still want to progress.

The salary sacrificed ebike dream is becoming more of a reality

The nip strikes again

Goodnight all ❤️

Space tile floor kitty we've all been there.
- Not with my eyes wide open like that.
- Tiles are nice and cool

I know this comment may make history as the most downvoted ever, not just in this thread but the whole of Lemmy, and could possibly result in my expulsion from this community and even the internet as a whole, but...

I actually don't mind this weather.

There. I said it.

Have at me, beaches.

Look, it's fine, but I'm going into a job interview soon and my hair is a frizzy mess. It's not projecting the most professional image. But oh well, I can't fix it.
My garden is loving this weather. I have put all my indoor plants outside to enjoy it too. Hope they don't drown in the promised thunderstorms though.
Hehe I downvoted you for shits and gigs. First ever downvote which is exciting.
But honestly I love this weather too and the garden also.
E: undid it felt bad :(
- HAHA go for it, I feel honoured!!! :D
  E: Awwww. Let's just call it a downvote in spirit. So funny.
This is infinitely preferable to the winter equivalent where it is equally grey and nearly as humid but 12C.
I don't mind a few days like this. Just as long as it doesn't go above 25C with this humidity
Same, I like this weather as long as it is for just a few days.

I like to lighten the scene up with my unimportant natter. Balance and all.
I also think it's most beneficial to get things out in the open even to strangers on here. Mental health and physical health are so important.
- unimportant natter
  Gnats are important too.
I can relate. Sometimes other people’s issues makes me feel like mine aren’t really all that bad. (Jeebus, my typos recently.)
hugs
it kinda makes it feel normal , feel human
and that we are able to cope by way of being human
I think it's ok too, even if just to realise that we all have things to deal with.

it's awful, it's like London on a horrible day, I think I prefer warm humidity to this,

I am not an ogre and so I would prefer not to live in a swamp please.

🤔 I've been looking at houses in Williamstown and swamp is exactly what came to mind
there are huge flood plains around there

Well damn. Roofer is coming tomorrow but I can’t be home so have to let the LL in handle it.

Burnt all my days that I can take off for the year and wasn’t prepared to take leave without pay.

Less than ideal situation but got to do it.

Can get such a good deal on two pairs of glasses at Specsavers right now, including a pair of polarised prescription sunglasses, but their range is either tack and el cheapo, or obscenely priced for what it is. I'm thinking my gorgeous features deserve better?

I've found really good service at opsm , they even changed lenses on old glasses for me
- I 2nd OPSM. Specsavers frames are crappy.

Today was a pretty cruisy day. We had to go get new wheels, and then decided to head to the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide. It was alright, but last year they stopped allowing people to enter the locomotives and carriages because apparently people were stealing shit and vandalizing everything. I get their decision, but that kind of took about 80% of the gun out. It was basically just walking alongside old locos with a bunch of barriers besides them with the occasional plaque about the history of it. Also wasn't really national, state at best

They also had a little miniature railway. It was rideable, but a little freaky. It's intended to young'n's, and while age wise, I qualify as a I youn'n (or so I'm told), I absolutely do not have either the height nor stature of a young'n. Damn thing almost tipped over when I got in 😂

Then we went to Okami for all you can eat Japanese food. I love Okami (hence why I'm probably capable of tipping miniature railways over), and came back for what was meant to be an early night but is rapidly becoming a late one (due for another 4am start tomorrow. Not sure why I do this to myself tbh)

Also got some cute postcards I'm gonna write up and post out tomorrow

Okami and Trains - now that is a good day.
- We burst our tyre at approximately -38.141239, 142.221047, so going along our route did at least 650km on the space saver
  (Plus ten mins drive today to get to the junkyard)
Norrie!

So I opened up at work to some people how bad things have been with some higher ups, part of my stress is coming from work and how powerless I am to control a situation that was related to yesterday afternoon.

There was agreement in place to mitigate and manage the situation but that didn't work yesterday and I was subjected to a lot of stress even with the aid of someone with me.

I had to make it clear that I need to be supported at work because inevitably the root cause of the problem is coming from work and they need to support me better because it's coming from work, I don't believe that I should be seeking external help when the problem is actually coming from work.

Asking mean people to not be mean
and getting help from within a system that enables mean people
usually does not work.
But asking politely for it to stop and for help is a very important psychological step, this is so you can tell yourself you went through all the right steps, you tried and you are not to blame for the abuse.
Next step is getting outside help and planning to leave, leave to another job in your own time. You don't get a medal for having no income.
- I'm counting down the days till I can be free, 15 more work days.
  For context I'm not dealing with an adult.
- I'm doing everything I can to protect myself legally as I do have concerns for that.
  Counting down, 15 more days left and I won't have to deal with it anymore.
It sucks to hear what you're going through and it's good to hear you're trying to do something about it. I hope things get better, either by resolving things at work or finding somewhere better
Just wanted to chime in and say I’m proud of you for advocating for yourself. ✨
- I was talking about it and then I guess it sort of fell out of my brain and mouth and I starting just saying things and was getting emotional about it all.
  I felt strongly that I needed to be looked after better.
It sounds like work is uninterested in being proactive or doing much after you've told the what you need. Given that it's just 15 work days til this problem goes away, any chance of a drs cert to cover off at least a few of those days so you can reduce the stress load? I totally understand how draining and stressful it is when you are at the mercy of an unreasonable, nasty person at work. I ultimately ended up leaving and from what I hear that person has simply gotten worse and nastier..
- I’ve already burnt and used my allocated days off over the last couple of weeks without having to produce a certificate.
  I don’t know what I could take off with what reasons. In a lot of ways I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle but if I go missing as well that would signal that I probably lost it and gave up.
  It’s 3 weeks left then the problem goes away so I probably have to summon the strength to endure it however nasty and unpleasant it may be.
  The worst thing it happens in the last 5-10 mins of each day. It’s not the way I want or like to end the day.
  Work is doing what it can but I think at the same time they’re only half measures. I’ve only just realised today that this person has no concept of ownership over their own actions and responsibilities or accountability. They’re perception is so warped that they can’t even comprehend that the last month of their behaviour has been bad.
  I’m hoping something happens or changes soon but that’s like hoping for a miracle.

I managed to snag one of those white Steam Decks as a graduation present for my girlfriend. They're a nice little unit, Valve really made sure to give them that premium feel like an Apple product

How do you type on them? I've always wondered that, since if I invested in one it would be to play FFXIV and I'd want a way to chat. Always assumed it was a touch screen thing, and have no idea how well that would work for it.
- Yes, it would be a pop-up touch screen keyboard and the track pads work very well as a mouse too.
  I would just check compatibility with the Steam Deck if you want to play a game like FFXIV. It's OS is Linux so some online games don't like it because of the anti-cheat they use.

Amazing lightening storm happening to the north atm

sky’s gonna be pretty

- Do I get a raise?

Okay, okay, I must brave Ikea and Kmart today... I am gonna go, and not glue myself to this couch...

E: ikea done, damn i have to say they have some hypnotic VGM style Muzak, I felt like I was floating in some special waiting room dream... now to brave tacky Kmart

E2: kmart done but how in the fuck is every single one out of simple, basic S hooks?! No, not with a flat top, round so I can hook my pots and pans onto this weird metal bracket hanging from the wall in the micro kitchen. I'm loathe to drive all the way to northland just for these but also don't want to wait for delivery..

Maybe Bunnings?
- Yeah why didn't I think of that. Perfect! I'll go get some tomorrow near work and finally get these pots and pans out of these boxes. Sucks that they're all gonna get dusty not being stored in shelves but what do

Positive team building post. 🙂

So what is the first song you remember? Mine is The Beatles, Twist and Shout. I must have been about two and a half, maybe younger. I remember the joy of it.

Can't forget Puff The Magic Dragon by Peter Paul & Mary as a first sing along at primary school.
- Oh that was close to being there first full song I could play on piano
For some reason they played time warp at my kindy before nap time. I used to dread the end of the song... everyone falls down and stops dead
Now it's one of my favorites, because I have the context of Rocky Horror and adulthood.
I'm convinced that the kindy was run by people who wanted to torment small children.
Für Elise or the Blue Danube I think, they were in a kid's fairytale audiobook CD (not tape!) that got very heavy rotation. The Blue Danube used to come at the middle/intermission of a story that always gave me very ominous, anxious feelings and to this day I can't think of it as a magnificent, stately song reminiscent of a big flowing river, just a sense that the baddies are around the corner. I think we had some tapes of The Carpenters (Top of the World was definitely pre-primary).
I don't remember anything earlier aside from your usual kids clapping songs etc.
Summer Holiday by Cliff Richard
- He was such a huge star in the 60s and 70s 🙂
Mull of Kintyre - Paul McCartney
Something by Harry Belafonte or Nana Mouskouri. Now that I’ve googled Harry’s songs, I’m amazed how many I know, lol.
- I used to watch the Nana Mouskouri show every week. She was such a huge tv star, had such a lovely voice and nice personality.
U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
One thing I'm very grateful for with my upbringing is that there was a lot of music - the Beatles, Beach Boys, U2, Meatloaf, The Seekers. We'd go on family drives (to other country towns for their pokie joints), but the drive was always great with the music playing.
Michael Jackson - Thriller
The Play School theme I reckon. I had a Play School record, the only record I ever owned.
I feel like it was Michael Jackson Bad or maybe The Bangles. I feel like I didn't hear lyrics in songs until almost my 30s. Probably part of why I liked psytrance.
Deodato’s jazz/funk rendition of “Also Sprach Zarathustra” from Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey
It’s a nice groove from 1973. Not in the least bit part of any historical importance or music chart but, it’s the earliest I can remember.
- omg, I remember this
Hmmmm probably Surfing USA - the beach boys. Or The Ventures - Walk don't run
Regrettably un positive. Rolf Harris.
- Two little boys ....
Can't remember the very first - our house had a lot of music but most of it we made ourselves cos we all could play and us kids were all in the church choir. Maybe Cleo Laine in Porgy & Bess? Mum had the record and played it a lot. Didn't discover 'pop' music until my early teens - The Beatles made a huge impression as did Herman's Hermits.
- Mrs Brown you've got a lovely daughter in that voice. Every single time
  https://youtu.be/mA1uknS9JgM

I think Catch accidentally doubled up and gave me twice the amount of dishwashing tablets. I guess I don't need to order anymore for like 2 years now

Check your bank statement to see if they double charged you.
- No double charge. I put in two separate orders close together so maybe they accidentally fulfilled it twice

In office today I'm sitting next to someone relatively new (different team).

She had a fairly strong Russian accent and even a polite and innocent sentence sounds like a threat.

I'd sit away from the window if I were you.
My child protection case manager was replaced by a lady with a thick Russian accent, too, and I got the same vibe tbh
Even putting that aside, she's rather rude though, so perhaps that helps

Nice little funderstorm rapidly approaching from the north.

How long before it hits?
- That one has fizzled out - another coming and I can hear the funder.

day... 6? still coughing shit up. Woke up feeling amazing but within 10 seconds of being in the shower it starts again. Hit me with your home remedies. i'll even accept placebo ones at this point!

I hear Dan Murphy's is having a sale.
Honey. Lots of honey. Nature's wonder drug.
- even the supermarket stuff?
I'm on day 10 with a blocked nose and my voice going in and out.
- good god! thats not fun. Blocked I could deal with, running and coughing up green shit is getting a bit tedious though.
- not according to the test. Sure feels like it though.
Okay, the his sounds gross but my parents used to give this to me when sick.
milk, honey, butter (proper butter) and cloves. On the stove on low and mix. Drink warm.
- sadly milk just kills me a the moment. Same reason I cant have a coffee, which isnt helping my mood a ton if im honest haha
whooping cough?
- dunno, not out of breath. Think its just a bad cold sadly.

I watched a documentary on Netflix called That Sugar Film. Basically the creator ate "healthy" processed foods for 60 days. He put on around 10kg. It was very interesting to watch.

5/5 hobbits

I might have a look at that.
( and yay me, I tried on my new cute skirt and it's only one size too small now , not two, 🙂 )
- I think you'll find it really interesting
  And yay for you!!!!!!

First world problem #475358: seems not all microfibre cloths are created equal. I bought some new ones but they are hydrophobic and not very good at picking up dirt. Annoying. Lesson learnt, I’ll be having a feel of them in the shops before buying new ones to see if I can find ones with similar texture to my older set.

I find the ones sold for cleaning motor vehicles and the like are pretty tough and stand a lot of wear. Bigger too. Bunnings have packets of 10 or so fairly cheaply. I avoid the ones marketed for 'kitchen' use.
100% they are definitely not all equal. Very frustrating.

Good dreams get to me when the content feels unattainable :(

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15% off everything at Dan's today only for my fellow frugal piss pots.

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/879868

For everyone or loyalty card holders. Please tell me more.
- I haven't checked lately but I was using the Woolworths rewards app to buy gift cards at 3% off I think it was and picking my stores where I could spend them at.
  Thankfully there was a bit of a choice to it so I could use them for groceries if needed.
- It stacked with members discount offer while ordering online.
BRB off to visit Uncle Dan
- I think it's online.
PSA. Apparently you can not purchase more than one of each item. Eg. 3 slabs of beer. You can however buy one of each item. Eg one slab and a bottle of gin.
- fwiw I got two bottles of tequila.
Alas, it is Victoria only. Which is probably fine for everyone else. 😃

yay, my watercolour practice book is here. I don't care if it's harry potter, it has good instructions, good paper and it looks fun 🙂

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Working in the garden in this humidity has turned me into a soggy mess. It's not actually raining which is probably good - the weeding I did yesterday was in light rain, which was soggy but cooler. Hopefully I get the remaining plants in before any storms come over this afternoon - it is great for the plants to have lots of water after planting though, so the timing is great in that regard.

I'm hoping I haven't gotten any sunburn - I thought I replaced the sunscreen in my toiletry bag last year, but apparently not. I went to put some on, found it had completely separated, and when I checked the date it expired in 2016. Oops. At least I have my hat.

Lightning show due north of the city - heading due south according to windy.com. No rain as yet, and no thunder audible. Aaaaand it's fizzled out. Again. I'm disappointed.

I'm hoping that big system approaching Swan Hill might hit us tomorrow to wash things out a bit more... looks like it might hit us overnight
- Tomorrow is supposed to be pretty stormy. Dunno. If I lug a brolly to work tomorrow, I'll bet it doesn't rain. If I leave it at home ....

I'm starting to think my house plants are ramping up the humidity in this joint. Did a bit of mucking around in the kitchen and organised the spices but there's still a way to go with pantry items. Can't think of a logical layout. Forgot to get little step ladder as I'll absolutely need that in this place.

For now though, I'm calling it a night, been breathing shallowly for some reason and yawning hugely/feeling light-headed the past hour. I've pulled 9.5 hours yesterday and 9 hours today at work to make up for last week, excluding 30 mins lunch; still need an extra 30 minutes tomorrow. And then so much uni work on Thursday. zzzzz....

You know it’s hot when your Indian colleague is complaining about the weather.

I’ve turned the aircon on, not because of temperature but because of the humidity. The brief rain made it worse.

these mangos are incredible!!! had 3 in the last couple of days and hasnt been a single bad one.

Kensington Pride are my favourite. Live this time of year.

Echooooo…

- Thanks for making the thread!

Question for you worldly people: Would it be culturally wrong to have mangoritas with tapas tonight (homemade)? I wanna try my new nutri bullet.

Mangoritas sound very right to me.
- 👍
It's your house, have at it.
I pair Italian foods with French wines all the time 😁
- Fusion 👍
No, in restaurants they call it fusion cuisine.
- Fusion it is then.

Instant karma's gonna get ya 🤭
- But also. That sucks

And heeere comes the rain! Yippee!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TzFnYcIqj6I

to do list is being listed

first done is the dvd player has been fixed

audio visual centre reorg has been completed

Oh I am gonna need a change of clothes if I am gonna be walking to work in this...

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A couple of fresh croissants, a baked brie and a bunch of grapes please Chef.
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A tall glass of chilled fruit juice, served with a fancy swizzle stick, please.
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I was promised 24 and sunny what.

I have the sun 😎
- I do too in Adelaide! Only 10:18 here, already 30°
  30% humidity and max of 34°, absolutely bliss. Sorry melbsters, I stole your nice weather

Damn, I am so gonna be a peas and mash adult.

I was in a hurry the other week and stashed the tyre pump and battery separately. Found the pump yesterday and was like, yeah, I have a vague memory of that and thought hmm, maybe I took the battery (I have a few batteries so wouldn’t have noticed it was missing) back inside.

Nope, just found the battery somewhere I wouldn’t had thought to look if it wasn’t for my putting something else away…

I could just play hide and seek with myself. 😭🤣

I do stuff like that more often than I’d care to admit. One spectacular example was stashing my new credit card so safely that I couldn’t find it, then had to cancel and order a new one. Then I found the original one, of course
- I have done this ...lol

how about both, mint green with pink dots
- And then opposite on the other hand!

TIL a new word. Ductus.

boss: keeps telling clients to just hit that big fat power button on a fucking production server to restart a piece of software I can log in and restart faster than the server reboots

Also boss: "Why do all our RAIDs keep failing?"

Does anyone know if you can still get this type of heat pack anywhere. Made out of red corduroy. It's my migraine safety blanket. The phone number is disconnected and I get no results searching for the company name...

Edit... I just tried an image search, which i'd tried earlier with no luck, and for some reason it came up with something this time... Heatwheat.com.au

Did you find any on their website?
- Yes. Lots of options.