• useless_modern_god@aussie.zone
    22·
    6 days 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

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    20·
    6 days ago

    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.

    Edit: informed old manager of offer. Also spoke to new manager. Have a meeting with co-owner at midday if he turns up.

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    16·
    6 days 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
      9·
      6 days 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.zoneEnglish
        6·
        6 days 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.

        • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
          3·
          6 days ago

          I know it sounds crazy but I value my permanent injuries, they are a history of my life and no one can gaslight me. They aren’t bad and day to day I don’t even think of them but if anyone tries to bullshit me I have the proof for myself

    • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
      8·
      6 days 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.zoneEnglish
        4·
        6 days 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
      4·
      6 days 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
      2·
      6 days 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.zoneEnglish
        3·
        6 days 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 :)

        • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
          2·
          6 days ago

          I’m super grateful for you being willing to give me some time, but in all honesty my admin skills are non existent, and the last time I worked in an office I was doing catering there lol. However I may revise my thoughts on the subject as I have literally no idea what I’m going to do!

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    13·
    6 days 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.

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
    12·
    6 days 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

  • Duenan@aussie.zone
    11·
    6 days 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
    11·
    6 days ago

    Urge to strangle banker at critical level. That bit was supposed to be sorted weeks ago 🤬🤬🤬

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
      7·
      6 days 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

  • Pilk@aussie.zone
    141·
    6 days 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.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    12·
    6 days 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. Shexy.

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    11·
    6 days 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.

    Edit:

    • Pilk@aussie.zone
      12·
      6 days 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. ;)

  • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    6 days 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.zoneEnglish
      5·
      6 days 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.

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
      4·
      6 days 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.zoneEnglish
        2·
        6 days 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.

      • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        6 days 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.

        • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
          2·
          6 days ago

          It is strange to put saturated fat into a shawarma.

          Sure it was normal to add it into puddings, desserts and pastries 60 years ago when ounces and pounds were used in recipes.

          • Catfish@aussie.zone
            1·
            6 days ago

            60 years? I’m using cookbooks from more like 1500. I’ve not tried camel hump myself, but imagine anyone suggesting margarine instead wouldn’t get a great reception.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    12·
    6 days 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.

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    11·
    6 days 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!