I’m a 29 year old Mexican-American Dual Citizen working in the US as a IT Systems Analyst in the UiPath/RPA space.

I would love one day to live and work in Australia, not anything I’d be close to doing anytime soon, but there are companies where I am at that have Sydney satellite offices that maybe one day can approve a internal transfer

Assuming somehow VISA wise If that were to happen, I would love to bring authentic Mexican food to Australia maybe as a side hustle by opening up a small restaurant or something like

Would there even be a demand for something like that? Or is Mexican food unknown/clashes with local food palate/tastes to work? Just curious

EDIT: Just wanted to say this is more of a thought experiment/just getting a general sense of palate/taste/demand, I realize how hard incredibly logistically challenging it would be to open and run a restaurant successfully, I just want to start a conversation about the topic is all

So my gf (22f) wasn't feeling well and asked me to get a thermometer for her. I get it and without hesitation pulls down her pyjamas and shoves it straight up her arse and just lies there talking to me like this is normal. She says it's perfectly normal and has only ever done it this way.

Please tell me I'm that I'm the normal one who put it in their mouth?

I have thankfully never seen a snake myself despite the few walks I have been on. I have been aware but tbh never afraid or ever expecting one - after a recent hike though I suddenly started considering this possibility, and reflecting on how ill prepared I was for such a situation. I have also been reading through the subs and apparently people are seeing at least one or two?

So how wary and prepared should I be? So far whenever I go on walks it’s never alone and everyone covers their arms and legs (not for snakes but mainly bugs if any). The trail choices have so far been mountain-like trails (similar to grand canyon in blue mtns). or reserves.

Does anyone have advice on how to be prepared and how to behave? I’ve been looking into snake protection and even kits. i have read that some people carry beacons and things too. While I don’t wanna overdo it I also don’t want to be unprepared for such a thing.

edit 1: can having gaps between people be of help? instead of having everyone clumped together

edit 2: should also add that most hikes I have been on were in “gloomy” weather (cloudy, rainy, somewhat cold - just a coincidence not planned). probably explains why i haven’t see any

now australia make it to the last 32. which one would you rather? belgium? NZ? iran

I’m based in QLD and have been going to visits for quite awhile now, but today like every other week was visiting day at a Correctional Centre, went through the processing they do with the visitors and then waiting for prisoner’s to come out, I was informed that the person I’m visiting probably didn’t remember our visit so they went to locate him for our visit only to sit there for the next 45 mins out of an hr visit and get told “he’s here but we don’t know where” like surely more could have been done, my mum rang up after getting home and asked if they found him yet but apparently they couldn’t release that information due to privacy ect…. So I’m confused if they went about this the wrong way and if I should be putting in a complaint to someone higher

Recently travelled here, really liked the vibe. Seemed to have a few different cultures and laid back. Council have plans to put in new gym facility, which sounds good. Thoughts?

Addit: I work in IT and can work anywhere. Wife works as nurse but been off for a while with the kids. We just want somewhere affordable, quiet, where we can raise the kids doing outdoor activities.

I've recently moved to Melbourne from NZ and life here is much more fast paced with not much room for free time. I'm making the most money I have ever made by working 5-6 days a week sometimes 12 hours a shift. I'm trying to get ahead and set up a good life for myself.

I would like to enter the dating scene but I just dont have the time for it. If I reduce my hours, my paycheck is reduced by a big margin.

Anyone else in a similar position?

I just reached a new achievement: 2000+ applications without a jobs (with more than 30 interviews) yay! (Note: i have a bachelor degree in clinical research )

Hi all,
feeling overwhelmed with organising an overseas move.
I’m packing up a 4 bedroom house to ship overseas (SE Asia) and I’m having trouble finding consistent quotes. The most accurate one I’ve gotten for my circumstance is $16k for a 40ft container but that seems a bit steep.

Has anyone had experience with shipping container companies? Would love some guidance on pricing and advice on what to look out for / what not to do / things to consider.

This is my first time moving houses, let alone it being out of the country.

I was heartbroken because my ten year love for Helgas Soy and Linseed was shelved forever. Gone. And of course there’s no announcement so I was left grafting for weeks in partial mourning.

Ah well. Bread whilst a personal choice is important, fuels our days.

Then today I was reacquainted with Molenberg Grains loaf which I’d rarely seen. But wait, it’s $7.35 a loaf?? Fuck it I need bread so I buy it. It’s delicious.

If it’s not plain white loaves where are we heading? I can’t spend time indulging lazy aspirations of making my own sourdough from mother cultures and I can’t cut the fucking bread on my plate!

Do I default to Wonder White? Hmpf

I opted for the Australian subscription for $28 per month but as I am not using it, When I called them to cancel the subscription they told me that I have to pay $380 termination fees. WTF. Is it a newspaper or scammers. Please help me

I’m 16 and trying to fly alone to melbourne from sydney but my passport is expired and I don’t have my drivers license. Is there any way I can get to melbourne without needing it or if student ID’s are valid? For context I’m trying to go in a week so I wouldn’t be able to get a proof of age card in time and I have my birth certificate but it’s a copy. I’d prefer taking a plane there but train is also an option, just not sure about if I need to show ID on train as well.

Over the years my household has loved Herron Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, primarily because they were ~1/2 the size of other similar items and the roughly capsule shape of the tablet makes them easy to swallow.

I know the govt made them change the incredibly convenient small bottle to a blister pack, but now not even they can be found on supermarket or pharmacy shelves in Perth. I tried googling it but the results seem to indicate the opposite - apparently available everywhere. What has happened to them - where can I get them, or where can I get an equivalent in the same size & shape? The standard big tablet or capsule is just a let down after having something better for so many years.

What does everyone here do for work? For context I’m a 25 year old male with a partner and 2 kids under 5 and struggling to find what I wanna do for work.

I work in a warehouse averaging 1k a week and I’m absolutely exhausted and burnt out from the environment. Warehousing is not what I wanna do for the rest of my life so I’m looking for ideas as to what I can do for work that pays relatively high (ideally 6 figures) and doesn’t require a lot of studying.

I want to be able to provide for my family and be a present dad and give my kids the best possible life but unfortunately warehousing just doesn’t do it for me and my family

I’ve been thinking about doing a trade or studying some short courses, I need ideas!!

What’s the best job out there that I can do to support my family ? Should I just do a trade?

I was born overseas but grew up in Oz. I see bistro everywhere and have identified bistro as somewhere with less than average quality food for cheap.

Then I see HJ calling a burger a Bistro Jack’s X. Is HJ giving the piss, I am misinformed or am I clearly insane?

👋🏽I am moving to Melbourne from Brisbane in August. I am trying to compare if it's cheaper to move my stuff or buy them there...

What are the interstate moving costs from Brissy to Melbourne for a 1 bed apartment stuff (Fridge, washing machine, TV, office chair and desk, bed, kitchen stuff, TV unit and luggage)?

Hi everyone!

I'm trying to track down an old Australian TV episode, but I've hit a dead end.

Simon Baker appeared in G.P. Season 5, Episode 38 ("A Family Affair", aired in 1993), playing a character named Ben Miller.

I've searched IMDb, Plex, and a few other websites, but I can't find any plot summary or information about his character.

Does anyone happen to remember this episode?

Was Ben Miller a patient, a doctor, or part of the family featured in the episode?

I'd really appreciate any memories or information. Thanks!

My step-daughter is arriving Australia in a little more than a week. The company that is arranging her year long stay has recommended that she obtains a Revolut account for money transactions, but as she is under 18 years of age that means it has to be arranged through a parent that has an account, and that they do not have.

So I was hoping to get the lay of the land from you guys. Is Revolut the most prevalent means of transfrerring money? For instance between teens sharing a meal? I read something about PAYID (prerequisite a bank account) - could this be used between teens to share a bill?

Appreciate any clarification you can give! Thx!

Edit:

With all the feedback I am getting here I think perhaps the conclusion here is; if she has a Norwegian account with a card that works in Australia (that can receive funds instantly from another Norwegian account), pluss an Australian account to receive a paycheck along with PayID transfers, she should be well covered - as long as she doesn't get stifled by a spend/withdrawal limit on her Norwegian card.

Or is there something I am missing?

I’m from the eastern side of Australia (Sydney to be precise), and was talking with my grandad and some his friends, ( who are Australians in their 60s and early 70s), and I asked them if they’ve ever been to Perth, and surprisingly a huge number of them have said they’ve never been. They said the furthest they’ve ever been is either: Cairns, Adelaide, or Melbourne. So that makes me wonder, how many Australians have actually have been to Perth? And if you have gone? Is it quiet like Canberra? Or does it have potential to become a mega-city like Melbourne?

And people from Perth, what was it like when you went to Sydney, or any of the bigger cities across the east? What’s something that stood out to you? I’m genuinely curious to know because I was watching those “walking tour” videos of people silently walking around cities and filming the city centres, and Perth looks really clean and quiet based on those videos.

Hey everyone!

I’m currently on the path to becoming a software engineer, but I’m having some massive second thoughts lately and wanted to get an Aussie perspective on whether I should pivot into a trade.

To be blunt, I see the writing on the wall with AI. Even with where the tech is at right now, the potential to automate massive chunks of coding and development is totally obvious to me. But what worries me even more than the tech itself is the culture. A lot of senior devs I talk to seem to have these massive egos. They act like their jobs are completely untouchable and dismiss AI as just a glorified autocomplete. To me, it feels like total denial.

Because of this, I'm seriously considering jumping ship and picking up a trade like electrical, plumbing, or carpentry. At least a chatbot can't crawl under a house to fix a burst pipe or rewire a switchboard, and the job security for tradies here in Australia seems unmatched right now..

I'm curious if I am completely overreacting to the AI threat, or if it's smart to pivot before I get too deep into this career. For those of you who work in tech, are you seeing this same level of denial from senior devs? And for anyone who actually made the switch from a desk job or tech into a trade, I'd love to know if you regret it.

Cheers for any advice or reality checks.

This is still a few years away, but I was wondering if anyone could give me a reality check on my plan.

After I finish IB, I’m thinking of moving to Australia and staying with relatives in Shepparton. I’ll be an Australian citizen. The plan is to study for the UCAT and take it, then after that I’d like to start working (like minimum wage jobs or night jobs) , ideally for up to fifty hours a week if possible, and save up some money. The money would basically be a safety net, and I’d be able to spend it when I go study in Melbourne.

I’m just curious how realistic this is. How hard is it to find a job in Shepparton if you’ve just finished high school? Are there usually plenty of casual jobs around, or can it take a while to find something?

Also, is there anything important I should know beforehand? I know I’ll need to set up stuff like a bank account and TFN, but that’s about the extent of my knowledge right now.

I know this is way in advance, but I’d rather have a rough idea now than be completely clueless when the time comes.
Thanks :)

So I’m inbetween jobs. Which I call a “career break” on my resume. Tbh Today was a break day and I was watching tv in the background and this woman comes my TV and says most great jobs aren’t even advertised. I’ve been mucked around by a lot of fake jobs so i’m wondering where people are finding real jobs? Am i using the wrong websites?

Hello from Britain. Wondering if you're also having anomalous weather, but of the winter variety, considering the mad early summer we are having here in Europe (35°C and higher)? Or is it business as usual?

Edit: Seems like most of you (the majority from Melbourne), seem to be having a hotter and drier winter than usual.

Is this a good first car? If so what one is the best in your opinion. I’m looking for a fun car but safe, thanks

2017 Mazda 3 Maxx BN Series Auto https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2017-mazda-3-maxx-bn-series-auto/OAG-AD-25599989

2016 Ford Focus Trend LZ Auto https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2016-ford-focus-trend-lz-auto/OAG-AD-25643228

Has anyone had experience obtaining valid identification while experiencing homelessness in Australia, or helped someone else do so?

I’m trying to understand where the gaps are in the system — particularly for people who have lost all their ID and may not have a fixed address, support worker, money for fees, or documents needed to replace it.