• tombruzzo@aussie.zone
    16·
    3 days ago

    I had an interview today for the exact sort of time I want at a place I’d be happy to work for. If that works out I’d start at the end of the month, so right when my 2 weeks pay from the old place would go up to.

    If this works out I’m pretty much getting a 2 week holiday before starting work I actually enjoy

  • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
    16·
    3 days ago

    Got the news this morning but haven’t brought myself to tell anybody yet so you’ll be the first. I did the glucose resistance test last week and it seems I have type 2 diabetes. I felt fine during and after the tests so I thought maybe I’d be ok but apparently not so much.

    It was almost inevitable, I think, considering dad and I are so similar and he has it. I’m still processing it though. I don’t think I have any of the symptoms of it but no doubt if I don’t start managing it they’ll start popping up. This is my first real health issue. Never broken a bone or had to go to hospital besides normal infant stuff. Not as invincible as I suspected.

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
      12·
      3 days ago

      Definitely sucks getting old. My dad had type 2 as well. Diagnosed after multiple heart attacks & strokes. Type 2 can be managed with diet & exercise. It’s not the worst.

  • bacon@aussie.zone
    9·
    3 days ago

    for whatever reason the south bank five guys didnt quite taste like five guys the two times i went

    this QV one though, it is perfection

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    10·
    3 days ago

    Tinyest’s language comprehension appears to have exploded. Still limited words back, but answers are starting to form. Last night I asked him if he wanted to get out of the bath. He shakes his head and says something similar to “nuh”. I asked if he wants a bottle, he ponders for a second and goes “Yeh” and starts climbing out of the bath. Blew my mind. Didnt realize he was there yet.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    5·
    2 days ago

    Today sucked for pain but I saw a skink in my house. Which was interesting. I’m glad Melbcat didn’t see it because even at her age she is a fantastic hunter.

    No idea how it got in. Considered catching/shooing him out to avoid brutal murder by cat, but didn’t want to traumatise him or make him drop his tail. So I didn’t get any closer. Hoping he finds his way safely out.

  • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    3 days ago

    Things are getting a bit busy at work, which is perfect timing, as my secondment to a higher position is coming to an end.

    Now I can actually focus on what I’m doing and not sort out other people’s issues.

    Yay me!

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    15·
    3 days ago

    Alrighty. One more sleep to the gig!

    Now the excitement is building up 🎶🎸

    Jesus christ it’s fucking hot on this train. Sweating buckets. Poor dude near me looks like he thinks I’m a biohazard

    Edit: bought a spare set of strings just in case. I’m glad I have a couple of hours after work to just chill out beforehand.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
    7·
    3 days ago

    Uni meeting didn’t go as badly as i thought, but I’ve been feeling really out of it and congested most of the rest of the day. Brain really has taken a battering after the past few days and there’s no rest in sight as I’ve got a major job ahead with cleaning up the house for inspection next week, and also starting to line up rental inspections myself (fuck that noise majorly, but I got no choice).

    It’s a real effort to try and relax and not constantly feel like I should be doing something

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
    5·
    2 days ago

    I had this plunger thing I bought from Daiso that was great for making scrambled eggs. The MIL managed to break it and she couldn’t find another one at Daiso recently.

    It was already a cheap plastic French press, so I’ll see if I can find an actual French press and replace it with that

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    7·
    3 days ago

    I’m not going to practice tonight. I’m starting to get complacent.

    One more practice tomorrow before the gig and that’ll do.

    Edit: even with a migraine I’m going. Not to tempt fate, but still.

  • wscholermann@aussie.zone
    8·
    3 days ago

    This could be wild optimism on my part, but I really hope Gen Z can change workplace culture, and the world for the better.

    Because I’m sorry to say Boomers really fucked it up. Gen X and Millennials raised by boomers are too damaged and drained to fight the man.

    • tone212_@aussie.zone
      9·
      3 days ago

      Millennial here and while I’m generalising, I don’t think our generation is following in boomer footsteps in setting workplace culture. Although the biggest change to workplace culture in my lifetime has been thanks to a global pandemic, with the boomers now trying to pedal us backwards.

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
        5·
        3 days ago

        Biggest thing I’ve noticed with my millennial colleagues is that they see the job as a job and have very little loyalty to a ‘company’. If the wages and conditions are right, they’ll stay and work. If they’re shit, workers will leave and find something better.

        The boomer (and GenX to an extent) mentality is still very much ‘find a job and stick it out’.

        Until I started my current role (almost 7 years) my longest tenure before that was 3 years, over a 15 year career.

        I would get asked in interviews about ‘job hopping’ and would simply say that I can handle a bad situation for so long. Mind you some of those were being made redundant, but older people couldn’t believe I would leave a job.

        • wscholermann@aussie.zone
          1·
          2 days ago

          And honestly, why be “loyal” to a company when they will neck you the minute it serves their interest. They reap what they sow.

          • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
            2·
            2 days ago

            It’s a very old school way of thinking. Back when loyalty actually mattered, sure.

            I’ve said in an interview ‘I’m loyal to my family and keeping a roof over their heads, work is work’. Ended up getting the job, but declining it.

    • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
      6·
      3 days ago

      As a proud Gen Xer (on the cusp, but still counts) I do my best to undo work place fuckery whenever possible.

      Also try to call out and push back on entitled behaviour. That one applies to all generations.

  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
    12·
    3 days ago

    So I tried Five Guys last night

    Fries = legit, still had a really nice texture even after a journey in the front of my scooter in the rain. Massive serving. There’s a station at the back of the ordering line where you can fill your own tubs of ketchup, mayo and malt vinegar, so your chips get sauces and stuff entirely to your liking

    Burger = got a cheeseburger. Thought it was decent; probably not worth as much as it actually cost, but I did like being able to customise it fully for no extra charge.

    Shake = basic vanilla for testing purposes, was thicc

    I wouldn’t go out of my way to go to Five Guys again, but if you’re in the area it’s pretty solid fast food

    • Pilk@aussie.zone
      2·
      3 days ago

      More deets on the shake? Worth $11? Would try a peanut butter + choc one personally. Agree with your overall sentiment.

      • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
        2·
        3 days ago

        If you loaded it up - which you can, they’re customisable - it might be. Basic vanilla sans loading is not…but I did that on purpose to judge the blankest canvas, so that’s on me.

        The texture’s insanely thick and rich. I see potential, if not perfection

          • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
            2·
            3 days ago

            The combo that appeals to me personally is banana, peanut butter and (maybe) Biscoff. It does seem to be real bananas - I saw some real bananas going in when I was waiting

      • Nath@aussie.zone
        2·
        3 days ago

        I can’t tell whether you are talking about a chocolate burger, or putting bacon into a chocolate shake. Either choice is interesting.

        • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
          1·
          2 days ago

          Chocolate milkshake, and bacon is a possible mix-in! Didn’t try it because I’m not a fan of bacon. Might be interesting though.

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
    6·
    3 days ago

    Two more weeks until I’m free from academic jail for the year, and I’m dying to visit some dive bars. Going to force gently nudge some friends and hopefully they’ll be up for it. If not, I shall bring a book so I don’t sit there awkwardly and enjoy the ambience.