SouthernCrossAI/Reddit-posts · Datasets at Hugging Face

Limiting factors.

I own stuff, some tools, a motorbike, a nice desk, a couch, camping equipment, books, like just general living stuff.

Budget is around $400 per week.

Every 1 bed that Ive looked at does not seem to have an enclosed garage or storage space.

Most two beds seem to be over $400.

I could share house, but Id then have to sell anything I owned at a massive loss. Which seems kinda pointless. Share housing atm also seems to be 2-3 other people in a sharehouse. Does seem cramped.

I go to dance, pilaties and kite boarding. So I could move to the outer reaches of Brisbane,though price doesnt seem to come down that much and then I'd be a longer distance from the activites I like to do which is the entire point of working. So I might as well just move towns.

The last factor is airport access, I need the ability to catch a plane.

So from Gympie,Qld to Yamba,NSW, and out as far as Stanthorpe, where would you move to?

I wonder how many of us get frustrated and pissed off when it comes to drivers that are on their fulls and driving around the speed of L platers. Like fk me dead you really have the audacity to drive 15-20 km below the speed limit, which then increases more traffic behind you and having no care whatsoever.

Are you scared to drive around the speed limit or something?

So yea do everyone else a favour and either get off the road or move in into the left lane if the road has more than one lane.

I invite everyone to look at OP's post history... every few months another rant about slow drivers along with a post about 'Good places for a joyride'....

I admit that I get frustrated by people who consistently drive under the speed limit, but sometimes it's just better to take a deep breathe and think about why they're driving like so.

Maybe they're transporting fish in an open fishbowl. Or they're heading to physiotherapy after a major spinal accident. Perhaps they're carrying a delicate birthday cake for the daughter they haven't seen in years (sometimes think this when I see a non-NSW plate).

Nobody should block the right lane if there is one.

At the same time, it is a speed LIMIT not a speed target.

If everywhere you go smells like shit, maybe it’s time to check your shoes.

I hate when people are driving slow and then you go to overtake them when you can, all of a sudden it’s a race and they’re able to drive faster than the speed limit 🤨

Yea just got stuck behind some asshat doin 50 in an 80 zone for no reason

Yep. We have a longish road in Turramurra that is a 50 zone. Every 3rd or 4th time I drive it I get stuck behind idiots doing 35-40 km/h.

And also, when there's a known permanent speed trap in a 60 zone (like Lindfield state school) and dickheads slow down to 40.

Or sitting in the right lane in an 80 zone doing 65.

So frustrating.

The audacity!

"Nobody should block the right lane if there is one."

Only if the speed limit is over 80km/h or there is a Keep Left Unless overtaking sign

its a speed limit yes but going 15-20 under it is incredibly annoying

Regardless of what you are allowed to do under law, it's still the right thing to do to keep left if you aren't turning right soon.

Most things in life aren't covered by the law, but rather common curtesy.

And that's all it is - annoying.

In city traffic, why on earth would you want to prevent use of a whole lane?

It makes no sense to jam all the traffic into one lane and leave the other one empty.

So, we should dust-off the KeepCups that we stopped using during the pandemic

I got a parking fine at my work carpark as my parking permit for work had expired (Work forgot to give me a new one). I tried to review it through ServiceNSW but they denied it, even acknowledging that I work there. I showed them evidence that I was rostered on that day.

Is this worth taking to court? I am authorised to park there.

You are liable for the fine, but you would likely be able to get work to cover the cost because it's their mistake.

Who issued it? Was it the council/police or a private parking operator?

If it was council/police - you're not going to have much luck beyond electing to go to court. Given your employer made the error it should really be on them to pay the fine.

If it was a private parking operator - you can quite safely ignore it. Problem is you've already appealed so they have your details and will send you threatening letters. Those threats are almost always empty, it's not worth their while to take you to court and they never win.

I mean, seems shit but parking is conditional upon display of the right permit/exemption, which you note was expired.

Is the cost of court more than a parking fee? Is it private or public/Council parking? Few factors to consider.

Sorry, your car, your responsibility. Pay the fine, it's not worth going to court, paying for a lawyer, taking a day off work, etc as you'll more than likely lose. Court won't care that your company didn't give you a parking permit.

Did your car display a valid parking permit at the time? If the answer is yes, dispute the fine, if that answer is no, just pay it.

>I am authorised to park there

not without a valid permit

I've been back in Sydney, Australia for two months after spending eight years in Germany.

Initially, I thought job searcying would be quite easy. I have 18 years of experience in the IT field, with 10 years in my specialized area. But, I'm encountering a significant problem.... no one responds to job applications.

In the EU job searching is great, you will get a call back maybe 70% of the time and 90% of the time you will get some kind of personally written acknowledgement.

In Australia I've sent out over 100 resumes and cover letters in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney, and no one has even acknowledged that they have read my resume or cover letter. Here's what I've done to improve:

1. Ensured my resume and cover letter precisely reflect the job requirements.

2. Researched and adhered to all guidelines on how resumes should be formatted in Australia.

3. Contacted recruiters or companies after submitting my applications.

4. Completely recreated my resume based on examples from my Australian friends.

5. Included the entire job description in my resume to ensure it passes any automated screening.

Despite this, I haven't received a single response, email, or call.

Just for fun. I submitted my resume for similar jobs with similar salary ranges back in Germany. Astonishingly, I got a call back in just TWO HOURS.

i have no advice to offer you besides as someone who also works in IT and is applying for jobs: shit fuckin sucks

I’m back in Sydney after 6 years in London in IT and fintech and I know what you mean. Overseas experience means nothing here, and recruiters are useless. The only thing that worked was using my contacts here to get interviews with hiring managers.

For IT jobs online job application process is useless here. I go via a recruiter and I think that's the only way to get your foot in the door.

Because our recruitment industry is very, maximum profit.

That means common courtesy costs money !

Use your networks, I find the workforce here insular, so getting a lead, reference, introduction can go a long way!

Good luck

Oh I feel you, been final round stage about 5 times now and just get ghosted. It’s brutal out there in IT & Tech, maybe I should move to Europe

I know last year was utter shit with IT. I was out for 8 months trying to find a Business Analyst role and have been told either by recruiters or my network that a lot of projects were slowing down or getting cancelled because of economy uncertainty.

Other than that, yes. Sometimes jobs ads are fake and used to farm your resumes.

I hope for everyone's sake, its a lot better this year, but I also hear that this happens in cycles.

Hey, so I work in the hospitality industry, and I'm extremely good in my sector and come with excellent references.

If you need a job , start below the position you are applying for and work your way back up over the next year or 2. You aren't special - there are plenty of people applying for the positions you want. Expand your skill set to include other desirable skills that aren't hyper focus on your area ie Woolworths app troubleshooting jobs for an example. It builds your customer service skills bit toes in with your it experience (loosely). Okay so it's not what you want to do bit beggars can't be choosers.

100 job applications and no feedback. Something is off at your end.

I recently applied for 3 jobs, plus I already have a full-time job in my chosen field of hospitality and HR management. I got 2 of the jobs, and now I work full-time as usual with a 2nd and 3rd casual position closely related to my field. Hotel reception and co coerge.. I am overqualified for the 2 other jobs but wanted to make extra cash. I now get almost $1900 a week between the 3 jobs for just 60 hours a week between all 3. I don't put my education and experience above working smaller menial jobs. If you NEED a job, it's not that hard to get one. I started off as a dig pig. It may come down to your expectations and personal set-limitations on what you are going for that are hindering you moving forward with your career.

You having the same experience?

Amen brother! These unemployment stats they roll out is pure bullshit…. Lots of people struggling.

no man ive been here for 30 years shit just sucks, no response for 2 weeks and then an automated email saying "yeah nah"

So, Ive been on my red ps a year today. I have just then applied and renewed and paid for my green ps online. However, I realised after I did that that I didnt have any green p plates I could put onto my car.

Would, if a copper pulled me over fine or suspend me for still having red p plates on my vehicle when im on my way to buy some from Supercheap (roughly 20mins away from home) as its the closest place I can get some?

I have noone else that can get them for me, and I need to go to work in the afternoon

Personally I was an idiot and didnt think as I still thought you had to go into Service NSW to get it processed and offically change over rather then the whole thing just being online.

I don't think you'd get fined for having the wrong P's on your car, especially the lower ones (if you had Greens while you were still on Red's it may be a different story. It's been a long time since I've been on my P's (Green P's didn't exist back then) but I have driven with my sons L's and P's still on the car without an issue.

If you drove within the law and didn't give the police any reason to pull you over they wouldn't even know, only if there was an RBT where you had to produce your license would there be a chance.

Don't forget you can also get free P plates at Service NSW, just go in and ask the guys who are directing customers where to go, they'll give you a hand full of them.

You’ll be fine for a 20 minute drive. But if your that worried is there a closer servo? Because they should have them.

Kmart have them or your local $2 shop

Hi,

I'm looking to rent my car out to another student from my university by just listing it in the uni groupchat, which means it will most likely be a stranger. Ideally Im looking to rent it out for three months for a weekly amount. what are some of the nsw laws for doing this and how can i protect myself from being liable for any of the damages and fines that occur during that period.

I'd appreciate any information

Speak with your insurance providers for a start

If you are using your vehicle for things such as business, or ride sharing, your insurance policy should reflect that.

In terms of renting it out, you would need to set up a business of sorts, and with that, some kind of liability insurance for said business.

Your vehicle insurance will then need to be changed to business use, and not personal use, and would need to stipulate things such as hiring and rideshare.

Of course the driver of the vehicle would be liable for any fines and demerits, but remember that those will come to you and you would need to nominate them.

Your best bet would be to use a service such as Uber Carshare which can save you some of the headache.

This can only end well.

I look forward to your future post in r/IATAH.

As well as checking with your insurance company, get the driver's photo and licence information (make sure it's current) and get them to sign a written agreement they will comply with all road laws and be responsible for all fines and loss or damage on the vehicle including any applicable insurance excess and other costs. List any damage that's already on the vehicle inside and outside.

Also check if your vehicle registration permits such business use.

That seems way too obvious, better post to Reddit instead.

No such sub