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The other upside is that it's waaaay cheaper than car or public transport. In face it's cheaper to throw away my bike at the end of each year and get a new one. Not that I need to current bike is 4 years old, had 15,000kms on it and is in great condition.
39, M, had to sell my car because my house was about to get repossessed. Used an electric scooter to get to work 17km away for about a year before I switched to a new job that is now just one bus ride to work.
First thing is, you'll be heckled and laughed at. Scooters are currently synonymous with youthful dickery. In practice the annoying thing is finding somewhere to park or charge it at work. I make effort to stick to paths instead of the bike lane on the roads. I know I'm no match for a 1.5 tonne metal coffin.
I'd check out the WA regulations and laws surrounding scooters and e bikes, some of them may surprise you but it's better to know than be unpleasantly surprised by revenue raisers.
Lastly, when used in combination with public transport (trains mostly), you can make great distance on good time.
I was upset at Transperth's fare costs and this was the best alternative as long as you have a good wind breaker.
I have an ebike - definitely saves time, not just through the ride itself but because I don't have to shower and change at work, and it's door to door. I ride 8km from East Vic Park to the city everyday, I think it's faster than driving because traffic is so heavy, and I love not having to pay for parking.
Legal speed limit on the scooter is 25 km/hr, but you're not able to do that on footpaths (legally) or on steepish hills. So YMMV there. At that distance you're unlikely to save time by doing the entire route by e-scooter.
The ideal is connecting from your house to a train route. You're basically cutting out the bus shenanigans there.
Illegal scooters will get you there faster, I’m not sure about e-bikes I think most of them you still have to pedal, but probably will be less effort.
I’ve thought about it, but considering the running costs I pay for both my vechicles, and the fact I’m given my own parking spot I just drive.
Actual motorcycles aren't bad for commuting because due to lane splitting you won't be going under 30kmh and they're actually legal on the road
Daily e-bike rider here.
To and from work is about 6kms (roughly 3km on the inner suburban roads, and 3kms on PSP).
Driving with factoring in parking/some traffic, I find ebike tend to be a massive time saver. Since i can easily park in the bike sheds, take my helmet off and be in the office building within 10 seconds of arrival.
So really, driving takes about 15 minutes
Biking takes about 10 mins
There's other things which I also factored in to my decision to bike
1) reducing carbon emission
2) get my daily exercise
3) fresh air; my blood is going by the time I'm in the office so I'm ready to go (mentally and physically)
4) reducing road congestion
5) save on fuel/rego/insurance
Lots of positives and hardly any negatives. It makes me feel good I'm at least making some positive change to my well-being, and more importantly the earth.
Same as the legal road limit people break them all the time and I would assume the path limits are definitely easier for people to speed on and not get fined.
I thought it be good to provide an update to this post: [Advice Needed: Kresta Blinds Perth ](https://www.reddit.com/r/perth/s/GQWPQhyBMi)
Original TL:DR: Ordered and install curtains from Kresta Blinds, now they are ignoring us with our issue.
That original post had lots of solid advice. Thankyou r/Perth and everyone who posted.
Consider this an on-going warning for ANYONE that is looking at purchasing blinds from Kresta
We also recently did an upgrade to our security doors via Nu Shutters and I have nothing but positives to say about them. Complete opposite to Kresta Blinds. Communication on point, constant status updates. Didnt have to pay balance until after install and everything was confirmed.
The Update
1 Day after that post - Kresta Blinds reached out to us via phone, acknowledged the issue and said it would take around 8 weeks for replacements to be sorted. \YaY\ During that convo we asked multiple times for this to be confirmed via email. It took 2 weeks after multiple emails to get a confirmation of what was discussed.
19-Aug (12 weeks later) - Nothing from Kresta. Crickets. We have reach out multiple times asking for an update. We have phoned, tried a few different emails (Store sales manager, original sale person, regional manager). No one in this organisation seem to be able to pick up a phone or reply to an email.
Ive now kicked off an ACCC complaint and will start down the legal route ...(If anyone has further advice here, Id appreciate it).
Any other warning stories about Perth Companies?
You linked to something else mate
Give Westcoast Blinds a try next time. Zero issues. For me.
Must be a thing with Blinds companies - we had to put in an Consumer Protection complaint against The Blinds Gallery when we got ours too - absolutely refuse to use them again.
Sounds just like the national chain that has a dot as an O in its name, took multiple months to get the items then had to get them fixed.
Ended up having to take a partial refund cause I couldn't be assed waiting for another 8 or more weeks.
Apperently once it is assigned to a Sales Rep and installer it stays with the same person all they way through even if they keep cancelling the install at late notice (5 different install dates?)
I'd recommend going a Consumer Protection complaint over ACCC - ACCC often focus on broader complaints (i.e. repeated reports of the same conduct) whereas CP will often assist to resolve individual issues
Just call Consumer Protection on them ffs.
I can recommend Custom Window Finishings (we are getting electric blinds from them now and have had roller blinds previously - both excellent experiences). And my mum just had some with ABC blinds and was also very happy (shutters). There are some good companies out there and probably some good franchisees within Kresta too.
Ah. Damn mobile, fixed now, thnx
Thanks, will definitely reach out to them once this drama is resolved.
Thank you for clarifying that. Will start the Consumer Protect process tonight
All good. Just had a read and i recall this post! My god they are lazy. Probably only got in contact in the first place after the post in the hopes you would immediately update that they reached out (to seem helpful).
Just wondering if anyone knows if i have to do the learners test again ( 30 question one ) if my learners has been expire for 8 months. (my anxiety stops me from going for my actual driving test). Just needing to know cause i cant get ahold of them to ask so i know how long imma be there for cause of work.
[https://www.wa.gov.au/service/transport/road-transport/apply-learners-permit](https://www.wa.gov.au/service/transport/road-transport/apply-learners-permit)
>A learners permit is valid for 3 years
If your learner's permit has expired, you will need to reapply to continue to learn to drive.
So i would presume that yes you will need to do the theory test again as that is a part of applying for a learners permit.
EDIT: Also i get the anxiety stopping you from taking your test, you could practice around your testing center, go to the center and exit from there practicing it like it's the day of your test, to just get used to how it feels.
I personally came close to my learners permit expiring because i waited around 6 months after failing my first test before going for it again.
When i was on my learner's permit, it expired after 3 years. If this learners permit is your first card, then you will receive a second learners permit card free of charge after you apply. If you're on your second learners permit card and it has expired, then yes, you will need to redo the road rules theory test to get a new learners permit. I had to go through all that process after my second learners permit card expired, and then, after having my new learners permit for two weeks, I've finally passed my test
I mean if you’re too scared to take the driving test, then why bother just get a proof of age card.
Everyone is nervous before their driving test, I’d say that’s pretty normal but if you’re simply not going to do it because you’re too nervous I don’t really see a point in doing it at all.
Had to do mine recently. Fill out the Drivers licence application form, you can get it online, and make sure you have your old license or appropriate identification. It will cost about $20 to resit the test. I arrived around 2pm and was out before 4. This was at Success. Good luck
If your anxiety gets in the way, then deal with that first.
You probably need to retake the test if your permit’s been expired for 8 months. Check your local licensing authority’s website or visit them in person for exact info.
Hey I I had my learners permit expire not too long ago and if it's within a certain period they renew it for free, not tests required or anything.
100%
The information on the site is so confusing but just go down with proof of identity (old learners and a supporting document and they'll renew it :)
Even if OP isn't driving it's handy as ID
english and math are easiest to improve imo just learn the concepts really well and do lots of practice.
english book - college panda act english
math - khan academy for specific topics with practice and UWorld for ACT style questions with explanations
Hello everyone,
I'm a Software Engineer from Perth, Australia and the creator of [https://www.zojir.com](https://www.zojir.com/), a site where people can share and discover things to do. I’ve recently completed the development of the site, but marketing isn’t my strong suit, and I’m working with a limited budget.
To get the word out, I’m considering creating TikTok or Instagram videos, but I’d love to collaborate with someone who has a knack for marketing and content creation. Ideally, I’m looking for someone based in Perth, Australia who’s interested in joining me on this journey, with an equity share in the project.
If you’re skilled in marketing, video production, or social media and would like to explore this opportunity seriously, please send me a DM. Let’s chat!
Regards
I can be your Erlich Bachman
Don’t mean to be a hater mate but is this not just TripAdvisor?
It’s actually nicely done…
You can outsource your marketing mate. Check upwork. Focus on building the product and outsource the mundane stuff. Hire tech talents. Not marketing / business guy at this stage. You need to make your hands dirty and gain experience.
You said you have a limited budget. At the end of the day you might have to accept you will need to pay the extra money to get this done, or sell it/part off to another media company that has the marketing power.
Do you have skills like him?
You can ask any sort of questions mate. I won't mind.
I know it does seem like TripAdvisor but its not.
1 - TripAdvisor mostly targets travellers going from one city to another but my site is for locals helping each other share and enjoy experiences and find out hidden places within their city or neighbourhood.
2 - TripAdvisor is used by travel agencies who post activities which they sell to users but on my site there is no such thing. Anyone can share an activity that they did themselves and others can try that too which makes it bit more better as its coming from someone legit without the intention of making money. Also TripAdvisor doesn't focus on activities like Go Karting or Rock Climbing etc. The travel agencies don't make money from such things. They target activities like wine tour etc.
3 - TripAdvisor is highly biased and negative feedbacks from users are deleted if money is paid to TripAdvisor and they rank stuff based on how much you pay them but I don't plan to do so. Ranking should be based on how good an activity is or how popular it is rather than being influenced by money.
4 - Even if people find it like TripAdvisor, the competition is low. I can become a competitor of TripAdvisor.
Hope I made it clear as English is not my first language.
I want to somehow show these points the people who come to the site as well but still struggling on how can I do that.
Thanks. Took me few months to build it
I am a tech guy myself and can do pretty much anything tech related and built site all by myself. I tried outsourcing marketing but its too expensive and without marketing no one would know about the product. So I need help with marketing and making people aware of it.
I have been thinking of creating content on tiktok/instagram about my product to market it but creating content is something I am really bad at so that's why I am looking for someone to join who does that of thing and also finds the product promising. This way that person will become part of the product just like me to make it successful.
Aviato
I be your little Chinese man
Best of luck mate
You can be whatever you want to be if you are a person who gets the job done.
Damn you Queensland sugar growers.
Hey all
I applied for a job with TAG and I have been told that I’ve made it to the next stage of recruitment. The next stage is that I have been given an online assessment task to complete. Once I start, I have 45 minutes to complete the task and I may only do it once. I’ve never done anything like this before so I’m just wondering if this is a standard government thing In their recruitment process? Has anyone applied with TAG before and can shed some light on what sort of things are required during the assessment?
It will likely be a Revelian psychometric assessment. Cognify and Emotify.
Depending on what level it is for and what the role is, it may be something like, here is a client situation and the relevant legislation, you need to write a response to the client.
So I did the assessment. It said it was assessing 4 areas - acting with integrity, customer service, effective communication and delivering results. I open it up and it gives you 10 tasks to put in order of what you’d complete first and then you have to explain why. I had gotten myself so worked up about what it could be that I didn’t think it would be so simple! Had it done in around 10 minutes

The other upside is that it's waaaay cheaper than car or public transport. In face it's cheaper to throw away my bike at the end of each year and get a new one. Not that I need to current bike is 4 years old, had 15,000kms on it and is in great condition.

39, M, had to sell my car because my house was about to get repossessed. Used an electric scooter to get to work 17km away for about a year before I switched to a new job that is now just one bus ride to work.

First thing is, you'll be heckled and laughed at. Scooters are currently synonymous with youthful dickery. In practice the annoying thing is finding somewhere to park or charge it at work. I make effort to stick to paths instead of the bike lane on the roads. I know I'm no match for a 1.5 tonne metal coffin.

I'd check out the WA regulations and laws surrounding scooters and e bikes, some of them may surprise you but it's better to know than be unpleasantly surprised by revenue raisers.

Lastly, when used in combination with public transport (trains mostly), you can make great distance on good time.

I was upset at Transperth's fare costs and this was the best alternative as long as you have a good wind breaker.

I have an ebike - definitely saves time, not just through the ride itself but because I don't have to shower and change at work, and it's door to door. I ride 8km from East Vic Park to the city everyday, I think it's faster than driving because traffic is so heavy, and I love not having to pay for parking.

Legal speed limit on the scooter is 25 km/hr, but you're not able to do that on footpaths (legally) or on steepish hills. So YMMV there. At that distance you're unlikely to save time by doing the entire route by e-scooter.

The ideal is connecting from your house to a train route. You're basically cutting out the bus shenanigans there.

Illegal scooters will get you there faster, I’m not sure about e-bikes I think most of them you still have to pedal, but probably will be less effort.

I’ve thought about it, but considering the running costs I pay for both my vechicles, and the fact I’m given my own parking spot I just drive.

Actual motorcycles aren't bad for commuting because due to lane splitting you won't be going under 30kmh and they're actually legal on the road

Daily e-bike rider here.

To and from work is about 6kms (roughly 3km on the inner suburban roads, and 3kms on PSP).

Driving with factoring in parking/some traffic, I find ebike tend to be a massive time saver. Since i can easily park in the bike sheds, take my helmet off and be in the office building within 10 seconds of arrival.

So really, driving takes about 15 minutes

Biking takes about 10 mins

There's other things which I also factored in to my decision to bike

1) reducing carbon emission

2) get my daily exercise

3) fresh air; my blood is going by the time I'm in the office so I'm ready to go (mentally and physically)

4) reducing road congestion

5) save on fuel/rego/insurance

Lots of positives and hardly any negatives. It makes me feel good I'm at least making some positive change to my well-being, and more importantly the earth.

Same as the legal road limit people break them all the time and I would assume the path limits are definitely easier for people to speed on and not get fined.

I thought it be good to provide an update to this post: [Advice Needed: Kresta Blinds Perth ](https://www.reddit.com/r/perth/s/GQWPQhyBMi)

**Original TL:DR:** Ordered and install curtains from *Kresta Blinds*, now they are ignoring us with our issue.

That original post had lots of solid advice. Thankyou r/Perth and everyone who posted.

Consider this an on-going warning for ANYONE that is looking at purchasing blinds from Kresta

We also recently did an upgrade to our security doors via **Nu Shutters** and I have nothing but positives to say about them. Complete opposite to Kresta Blinds. Communication on point, constant status updates. Didnt have to pay balance until after install and everything was confirmed.

**The Update**

**1 Day** after that post - *Kresta Blinds* reached out to us via phone, acknowledged the issue and said it would take around 8 weeks for replacements to be sorted. \*YaY\* During that convo we asked multiple times for this to be confirmed via email. It took 2 weeks after multiple emails to get a confirmation of what was discussed.

**19-Aug (12 weeks later)** - Nothing from Kresta. Crickets. We have reach out multiple times asking for an update. We have phoned, tried a few different emails (Store sales manager, original sale person, regional manager). No one in this organisation seem to be able to pick up a phone or reply to an email.

Ive now kicked off an ACCC complaint and will start down the legal route ...(If anyone has further advice here, Id appreciate it).

**Any other warning stories about Perth Companies?**

You linked to something else mate

Give Westcoast Blinds a try next time. Zero issues. For me.

Must be a thing with Blinds companies - we had to put in an Consumer Protection complaint against The Blinds Gallery when we got ours too - absolutely refuse to use them again.

Sounds just like the national chain that has a dot as an O in its name, took multiple months to get the items then had to get them fixed.

Ended up having to take a partial refund cause I couldn't be assed waiting for another 8 or more weeks.

Apperently once it is assigned to a Sales Rep and installer it stays with the same person all they way through even if they keep cancelling the install at late notice (5 different install dates?)

I'd recommend going a Consumer Protection complaint over ACCC - ACCC often focus on broader complaints (i.e. repeated reports of the same conduct) whereas CP will often assist to resolve individual issues

Just call Consumer Protection on them ffs.

I can recommend Custom Window Finishings (we are getting electric blinds from them now and have had roller blinds previously - both excellent experiences). And my mum just had some with ABC blinds and was also very happy (shutters). There are some good companies out there and probably some good franchisees within Kresta too.

Ah. Damn mobile, fixed now, thnx

Thanks, will definitely reach out to them once this drama is resolved.

Thank you for clarifying that. Will start the Consumer Protect process tonight

All good. Just had a read and i recall this post! My god they are lazy. Probably only got in contact in the first place after the post in the hopes you would immediately update that they reached out (to seem helpful).

Just wondering if anyone knows if i have to do the learners test again ( 30 question one ) if my learners has been expire for 8 months. (my anxiety stops me from going for my actual driving test). Just needing to know cause i cant get ahold of them to ask so i know how long imma be there for cause of work.

[https://www.wa.gov.au/service/transport/road-transport/apply-learners-permit](https://www.wa.gov.au/service/transport/road-transport/apply-learners-permit)

>A learners permit is valid for 3 years

If your learner's permit has expired, you will need to reapply to continue to learn to drive.

So i would presume that yes you will need to do the theory test again as that is a part of applying for a learners permit.

EDIT: Also i get the anxiety stopping you from taking your test, you could practice around your testing center, go to the center and exit from there practicing it like it's the day of your test, to just get used to how it feels.

I personally came close to my learners permit expiring because i waited around 6 months after failing my first test before going for it again.

When i was on my learner's permit, it expired after 3 years. If this learners permit is your first card, then you will receive a second learners permit card free of charge after you apply. If you're on your second learners permit card and it has expired, then yes, you will need to redo the road rules theory test to get a new learners permit. I had to go through all that process after my second learners permit card expired, and then, after having my new learners permit for two weeks, I've finally passed my test

I mean if you’re too scared to take the driving test, then why bother just get a proof of age card.

Everyone is nervous before their driving test, I’d say that’s pretty normal but if you’re simply not going to do it because you’re too nervous I don’t really see a point in doing it at all.

Had to do mine recently. Fill out the Drivers licence application form, you can get it online, and make sure you have your old license or appropriate identification. It will cost about $20 to resit the test. I arrived around 2pm and was out before 4. This was at Success. Good luck

If your anxiety gets in the way, then deal with that first.

You probably need to retake the test if your permit’s been expired for 8 months. Check your local licensing authority’s website or visit them in person for exact info.

Hey I I had my learners permit expire not too long ago and if it's within a certain period they renew it for free, not tests required or anything.

100%

The information on the site is so confusing but just go down with proof of identity (old learners and a supporting document and they'll renew it :)

Even if OP isn't driving it's handy as ID

english and math are easiest to improve imo just learn the concepts really well and do lots of practice.

english book - college panda act english

math - khan academy for specific topics with practice and UWorld for ACT style questions with explanations

Hello everyone,

I'm a Software Engineer from Perth, Australia and the creator of [https://www.zojir.com](https://www.zojir.com/), a site where people can share and discover things to do. I’ve recently completed the development of the site, but marketing isn’t my strong suit, and I’m working with a limited budget.

To get the word out, I’m considering creating TikTok or Instagram videos, but I’d love to collaborate with someone who has a knack for marketing and content creation. Ideally, I’m looking for someone based in Perth, Australia who’s interested in joining me on this journey, with an equity share in the project.

If you’re skilled in marketing, video production, or social media and would like to explore this opportunity seriously, please send me a DM. Let’s chat!

Regards

I can be your Erlich Bachman

Don’t mean to be a hater mate but is this not just TripAdvisor?

It’s actually nicely done…

You can outsource your marketing mate. Check upwork. Focus on building the product and outsource the mundane stuff. Hire tech talents. Not marketing / business guy at this stage. You need to make your hands dirty and gain experience.

You said you have a limited budget. At the end of the day you might have to accept you will need to pay the extra money to get this done, or sell it/part off to another media company that has the marketing power.

Do you have skills like him?

You can ask any sort of questions mate. I won't mind.

I know it does seem like TripAdvisor but its not.

1 - TripAdvisor mostly targets travellers going from one city to another but my site is for locals helping each other share and enjoy experiences and find out hidden places within their city or neighbourhood.

2 - TripAdvisor is used by travel agencies who post activities which they sell to users but on my site there is no such thing. Anyone can share an activity that they did themselves and others can try that too which makes it bit more better as its coming from someone legit without the intention of making money. Also TripAdvisor doesn't focus on activities like Go Karting or Rock Climbing etc. The travel agencies don't make money from such things. They target activities like wine tour etc.

3 - TripAdvisor is highly biased and negative feedbacks from users are deleted if money is paid to TripAdvisor and they rank stuff based on how much you pay them but I don't plan to do so. Ranking should be based on how good an activity is or how popular it is rather than being influenced by money.

4 - Even if people find it like TripAdvisor, the competition is low. I can become a competitor of TripAdvisor.

Hope I made it clear as English is not my first language.

I want to somehow show these points the people who come to the site as well but still struggling on how can I do that.

Thanks. Took me few months to build it

I am a tech guy myself and can do pretty much anything tech related and built site all by myself. I tried outsourcing marketing but its too expensive and without marketing no one would know about the product. So I need help with marketing and making people aware of it.

I have been thinking of creating content on tiktok/instagram about my product to market it but creating content is something I am really bad at so that's why I am looking for someone to join who does that of thing and also finds the product promising. This way that person will become part of the product just like me to make it successful.

Aviato

I be your little Chinese man

Best of luck mate

You can be whatever you want to be if you are a person who gets the job done.

Damn you Queensland sugar growers.

Hey all

I applied for a job with TAG and I have been told that I’ve made it to the next stage of recruitment. The next stage is that I have been given an online assessment task to complete. Once I start, I have 45 minutes to complete the task and I may only do it once. I’ve never done anything like this before so I’m just wondering if this is a standard government thing In their recruitment process? Has anyone applied with TAG before and can shed some light on what sort of things are required during the assessment?

It will likely be a Revelian psychometric assessment. Cognify and Emotify.

Depending on what level it is for and what the role is, it may be something like, here is a client situation and the relevant legislation, you need to write a response to the client.

So I did the assessment. It said it was assessing 4 areas - acting with integrity, customer service, effective communication and delivering results. I open it up and it gives you 10 tasks to put in order of what you’d complete first and then you have to explain why. I had gotten myself so worked up about what it could be that I didn’t think it would be so simple! Had it done in around 10 minutes