I've already got an AM5 board, decent DDR5 and a good cooler, so upgrading the CPU would be relatively straightforward. The current processor isn't terrible, but I'm starting to notice it in some games. Would you upgrade now or squeeze another couple of years out of the platform?
I'm considering reducing my training hours rather than trying to keep doing full-time hours while juggling everything else. I know it could add years to the pathway, but the idea of having some breathing room is becoming more attractive. Anyone who's trained part-time - did you regret taking longer?
I recently received my intern offer for next year and ended up getting my third preference at a small regional hospital in New South Wales instead of the massive metropolitan tertiary centre I was aiming for. I am slightly terrified that I will miss out on seeing complex cases and getting high level specialist teaching. For those who did their intern year rurally, did you feel underprepared when you eventually moved back to the big city hospitals?
I am obsessed with rescue dogs and keep looking at pet adoption profiles every evening. I keep imagining cute weekend walks and cuddles on the sofa, but I live alone and work long hours
I didn't report something for a bit before I realised I was meant to and now I'm worried about getting in trouble. Are they harsh about this kind of stuff or do they just adjust your payments? What actually happens if you come clean about it?
Maybe I'm in the minority, but while the huge outdoor catering challenges are great for showing leadership, teamwork and who can handle a proper service, the replica pressure tests are still peak MasterChef for me. There's something about watching contestants spend three hours trying to nail every tiny detail of a dessert while the clock ticks down that creates a level of tension the team challenges never quite match.
Which challenge format do you reckon makes for the best television?
People always talk about public service having better work-life balance and I do leave closer to five o'clock most days, but the actual intensity of the work feels pretty similar. Deadlines still exist, bosses still expect things done. Maybe it's just that there's less of the hustle culture performance thing but the workload is still workload
I took a mid level role recently because the salary bump was great, but the workplace culture is incredibly toxic. The manager micromanages every email and the handover was non-existent. If I start applying for new roles now, should I include this short stint on my resume or just leave a gap?
Trying to find something easy to clear
Had an appointment today where the worker was incredibly condescending and openly mocked my career goals. I left the office in tears. Who do I actually lodge a formal complaint with that isn't just their own manager?
I have an upcoming trip from the Sunshine Coast to London. The long haul international sector is booked in business class, but the domestic flight to connect with it is in standard economy.
Assuming it's all on the same booking, would I still get full business lounge access before the first flight departs, or is lounge access only available once I reach the airport where the business class sector begins?
What is the sweet spot for you guys without killing your credit score?
For anyone who’s recently bought a first home, did you stick with CommBank for your loan or go with another lender, and what actually influenced your decision in the end?
I’m in my early 20s and most investing content I see now is all about chasing growth, US tech, or whatever’s moving fast that week. Hardly anyone talks about building dividend income anymore unless they’re close to retirement
For those lucky enough to have built a portfolio worth over a million dollars outside of super, how do you manage the psychological aspect of daily market swings? When a one percent drop represents a whole month of living expenses, it must get tough to ignore
I am looking at entry level firm positions and the base packages being offered across the mid tier and big four are absolute pennies compared to other professional services. When you factor in the expected unpaid overtime during busy season the actual hourly rate drops well below minimum wage. How are firms wondering why talent is leaving for banking or tech
I am looking at a 5 year lease structure and the residual value payment at the very end is sitting at around $20k . The brochure makes the monthly payments look super affordable, but the thought of having to find that massive lump sum of cash or face refinancing all over again is giving me real pause. How did you guys prepare for the final payout?
I’m still quite new to investing, but I’m currently managing to automatically route about 15% of my post tax income into my brokerage account the day after payday. Some weeks it feels like a real squeeze on my lifestyle, but I am terrified of looking back in ten years and wishing I started earlier