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Member Since | 17/10/2014 |
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Last Seen | 09/06/2018 |
Badges | 1 |
Location | Melbourne |
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smit0847 commented on Job Interview Ethics
If you don't like their recruitment process you won't like working there. See this as a lucky escape. I had 2, hour long interviews for a…
I went to the Philippines a few years back to Coron. Pros: - The cheapest place I have been to in Asia and one of the cheapest countries in…
smit0847 commented on How to Get Refund for Office Cake?
This is the best thing I have ever read on this site.
Cheapness is not a sense.
This is exactly what I thought. $10 a slice lololololol. You can get a slice of ridiculously fancy cake from overpriced places like The…
smit0847 commented on Fiji Vs Vanuatu Vs Samoa Vs Cook Islands
I did 10 days in Samoa several years ago. I enjoyed it but wouldn't go back. The beaches are beautiful (especially those with volcanic…
Its beautiful, expensive and full of honeymooning Kiwis.
Stress leave for a part time retail job? Is that even a thing?! I had some awful managers in some awful part time jobs when I was at…
smit0847 posted a forum topic Do You Take Sick Days When You Aren't Sick to Use Unused Sick Leave?
I rarely get legitimately sick. Probably one week-day every 2 years. I receive 10 sick days per year in my job so only need 5% of my sick…
smit0847 commented on Moving to London, Any Advice?
I moved just over a year ago and I’m writing this from my office in Moorgate. Here are my tips: 1. Some things in London are much more…
smit0847 commented on Parents want to give me some of my inheritance now – how do I politely say no?
Thanks everyone for your responses – I didn’t realise my thread would generate this much interest! To give you a bit more information…
smit0847 replied to [Deactivated] on Parents want to give me some of my inheritance now – how do I politely say no?
My sister has 2 kids but I am in a same sex relationship with no plans for children anytime soon. If my sister was in the same boat they…
smit0847 replied to spackbace on Parents want to give me some of my inheritance now – how do I politely say no?
I'm currently living in London and they recently visited. The go overseas every 2 or 3 years - I don't know why it isn't 2 or 3 times a…
smit0847 replied to [Deactivated] on Parents want to give me some of my inheritance now – how do I politely say no?
But how do I politely tell them? Saying 'I don't want you propping me up anymore' makes me sounds like an ungrateful brat
smit0847 replied to [Deactivated] on Parents want to give me some of my inheritance now – how do I politely say no?
They wont accept it. They would say 'we don't want or need this money and have nothing to do with it'
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smit0847 posted a forum topic Parents want to give me some of my inheritance now – how do I politely say no?
I’m 33, my parents are in their mid-60s. Both good health although Mum is in remission for cancer. They have both worked hard and made…
smit0847 commented on Social Dilemma
As someone who lived there for 7 years I can confirm that coffee is acceptable at any time of the day in Melbourne. People meet for coffee…
smit0847 commented on One Free Rental at Video Ezy Kiosks [QLD]
I didn't know Video Ezy still existed...
smit0847 replied to Ryuhayebusa on Direct Flights to Hong Kong Return Melb $533, Bris $562, Adel $564, Syd $564 on Qantas @ IWTF
Peak tram at night Harbour Ferry Overseas Ferry Terminal for shopping Din Tai Fung for dinner Ride one of the funny-looking narrow…
smit0847 commented on Coffee Machine Advice Please
I own the Rancilio Miss Silva. I did a lot of research on different options and this seemed to be the best. Managed to pick up a second…
smit0847 replied to myoda on AmEx Velocity Platinum Card - $375 Annual Fee - 100,000 Velocity Points + Domestic Return Flight
The annual fee is charged in your first month.
smit0847 commented on What should I do with my money?
Wow - I would have loved to have been in your financial position when I was your age. I was barely out of Uni, earning $50k per year,…
smit0847 commented on Sydney- Hangzhou Return $292, Melbourne $319 ($336 w/1n Xi'an Hotel) Melb- Shenzhen $297 (1 Nt Xi'an Hotel) @ Hainan (May-June)
Went to Hangzhou a few years back. The West lake is very pretty and peaceful and the night show on the river (can’t remember what it was…
smit0847 commented on Lavish 21st Party - What am I missing?
I've been to loads of 21sts and can only remember the same 4 things from any of them: 1. Whether the venue was something special or bog…
smit0847 commented on LifeTips for Getting Ahead in Australia
Everyone is good at something. Try and work out as early as possible what you are good at, try and work out how to make money from it, and…
smit0847 commented on Last minute holiday - Fiji?
Holiday Inn Express?!? Christ - don't expect much. I'm not a big fan of Phuket - if Id seen this earlier I would have suggested Ko Lanta -…
You’ve chosen a very niche market with a very low-margin product. You are going to need to sell hundreds of thousands of these to make…
smit0847 commented on What Are a Must to Pack to Take to Japan?
Whatever you would take on a normal holiday. You are not going to Mars.
smit0847 commented on Giving up Seat on a Flight
If their seat they are asking me to swap with is the same or better than mine I will agree. If not I will refuse. On long-haul flights I…
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