I'll be honest. I don't have a choice but to succeed. There is no safety net except some money. There is no home that I can live in rent free and bill free while I get back on my feet.

Which is why I can never really give up.

I guess it works out in a way.

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y (3 replies)

That really sucks what's happened.

I know this doesn't help but being told you've been the best manager for that person above I hope takes the edge slightly off the shitty situation.

I can't think of 1 manager I would've sent that to lol. So that says a lot and the next place will be lucky to have you.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

That's really kind of you man, and it does take the sting out.

I've got a plan, the steps figured out and a path ahead.

I'll get there in the end, even if it sucks ass for a while. As long as Fluffball and I have a place to live and bills paid (and the strays fed) then it'll be OK :)

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

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Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I agree.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

I am scared all the time.

It didn't used to be like this.

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (2 replies)

The governments have been failing us for a very long time. The current state of things is scary

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

it's not just that

pay rates are 1/3 of what they were in the 1970s and yet society still has the same expectations

if the changes society has endured happened in a few years we would say we are in an economic depression but since it's been 50 years people pretend this is normal

and yes, the BIG failure is letting big business take our natural resources for free

we could be living like Norway

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Exactly. The wealth disparity is growing

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

I’m so fucking sorry. I really hope you’re into another job quickly.

No idea if it helps but I saw this as a safeguard if worst comes to worst (and I hope it doesn’t) https://unison.org.au/about-us/our-properties/make-room-melbourne

Edit: Also I hope this is never needed but you can get medical care, food, and temporary boarding if necessary through Pets Of The Homeless https://www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 13 pts · 1y (6 replies)

Had an interesting and awesome time celebrating my husband's 50th birthday last week.

His watch tells him he has the fitness of a 20 year old and I can confirm that is true. Unfortunately the government doesn't know that and has already sent a letter to say they'll be sending out a poo kit.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (5 replies)

Colon and bowel health is very important.

Especially in us, older gents.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

eat lots of roughage 👍

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y (1 reply)

My fibre intake is godly. Had camera inspections recently, came up all aces.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Thank you for sharing. 👍

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

And cucumbers. Not high in fibre but have a lot of other good nutrients in them to keep you regular.

I eat them nearly every day. Can't resist the crunch.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

It sure is!

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y

Leftover birthday cheesecake for lunch at work. Hits the spot.

tone212_@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y (2 replies)

My lower back is still no bueno. Impossible to sit in my office chair and not get pain, did as much as I could but I’m in bed now. Physio helped a bit but it’s not a miracle cure. I waddled around the block for a bit to keep my back moving, waddling is all I can muster right now. I got a few puzzled looks from my slow strange movement haha. Pleeease be better by tomorrow.

SituationCake@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Oh no. Backs are slow to heal. If the physio gave you exercises, they will help but it might take a few weeks to months. If you need to get through the day, Voltaren may help, but it’s a mask not a cure.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

gentle hugs

StudChud@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y (2 replies)

It's so much nicer not having an account or the app for the other place anymore. Instead of doomscrolling, I've been doing the crosswords on the Guardian app instead.

A much more pleasant waking up experience

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

I still check out a few choice subs and comment. Much less than previously though.

Crosswords and other puzzles are great substitutes :)

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

I’m finding everywhere I hang out can have issues for me if I stay there too long exclusively… I have to have various places and spread myself out/rotate through them.

I wish I was more capable of doing healthier stuff than relying on the internet 🫩

wholeofthemoon@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y

My day off got ruined by not one but two neighbours doing LOUD renovations all day :( I've been out of the house for most of it because it's hard to deal with, but not my idea of relaxing.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Goodnight all and thanks for kind words ❤️

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

good night

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

My god I cannot stop yawning

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y

😠

thank you

RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

You need a trigger warning on that sort of statement. Now I am too and I have to get through a full night shift!

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I’ve scrolled down this thread several times, and each time I read your comment I yawn. I yawned again while typing this reply, lol

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Sadly I’m back to 2 hour blocks of sleep.

Fuck it. Gym everyday it is then.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Did my first morning gym session in a loooong time this morning. Still train evenings but morning workouts are so much better.

Hope your sleep patterns improve mate. You deserve the rest.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I hear you. I seem to sleep better when I go on long walks but then my back hurts

maybe wait til my back is better, I've been walking when sore

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

Watched Shrek for probably the first time in 15+ years last night, so many excellent moments in that film. And it struck me that at no point did it feel like the film was trying to create or force a “viral” moment.

Started Shrek 2, will probably finish that tonight.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Thought I'd cook some fritters while the other two went driving. They took too long, fritters were delicious and I'm full now.

anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It’ll be a learning experience.

Don’t be late
How to cook your own fritters

Win, win!

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

I cooked the fritters. They're eating them cold now.

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

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tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Day off because I've been sick. No doctor's appointment until 8:20 so I don't have to go off in the middle of the day to get a stick note.

It's nice to have a day off that's just me. Usually when I'm sick the kids are sick too so I need to still be a parent when I feel like ass.

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y

Sounds like a good rest day :)

StudChud@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y

It's that hour again
Of distant song birds twittering
Magpies warbling
And occasional low rumble of a car

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (6 replies)

i bought a white chocolate pistachio rocky road as a special treat

y'know, one of those recipes that sounds better than it really is

1/2 rock out of 5

Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

White choc always tastes slightly rancid to me. I find that very offputting.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (4 replies)

Too sweet?

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (3 replies)

bitter

SituationCake@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I’ve never thought pistachios are bitter. Maybe you got a bad batch or it’s a rubbish recipe. So annoying to buy things with high expectations and it turns out to be crap.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

rubbish recipe and I think bad quality ingredients

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Oh wow

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

this is the most beautiful thing I've read for a long time

“We don’t go to heaven when we die, we go to heaven when we’re born.” Jim Lovell ( of Apollo 13 fame )

SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (3 replies)

After doing some digging and reading, I'm sorry I asked. Never mind. 😫

MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I've had pistachio cream. Its fine. Mixed it with some chocolate and it was also fine.

Definitely not worth the hype prices.

PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Miniest went through a phase with these, it was sweet biscuits (like Marie) with pistachio spread and melted chocolate drizzled on and in between to stick it all together. Looked like an accident but tasted lovely.

CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I haven't but for that price I'd want it to be fed to me.

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Good morning 😊

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_cwRqXBR4Q

( just so perfectly cast , I love it so much )

bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (6 replies)

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TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Monday breakfast please. And coffee.

bacon@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y

🥓🍳🍳💊☕️

Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Big juicy burger with avocado and a coke please

bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

🧃🍔🥑🥤

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

fruit salad and tea please 🌞

bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

🍓🍉🍋🍌🥑🥭☕️

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

I’ve been spending so much time in bed because it relieves pain/takes the pressure off a chronic injury (lying down IS part of the management/treatment) but I’m going batty.

Went for a short walk because the coast looked clear but now feeling nauseous.

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Watching YouTube via Brave browser during the blackout because apparently it doesn’t count views, and it has the side effect of blocking ads. Fuck YouTube.

I’ve been exploring Tubi and other legal alternatives but it seems it has the market monopolised (which is why the people in charge feel confident to pull this shit).

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

firefox is good too

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I installed Adblock on Firefox but occasionally YouTube still detects it. I use Brave on phone

melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y

Ugh. I’m overdue for doing a census. Anyone else get this

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Good night everyone, sweet dreams 😘😘😘