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Im at my 5.5 month mark in my 6 month probation and I havent received any bad feedback or cause for concerns. My managers has said im fine. We have a 1:1 every monday so i always ask for feedback. Last week i directly asked him about my probation period ending so im naturally abit nervous - he said he only says good things about me. I guess Im having some imposter syndrome. Ive been let go in the past in my probation period but ive had 'feedback' along the way so there were signs. I work in the public sector and not private.

Sir Jarrod, being, well, Sir Jarrod Joh.

Hi! 👋

I’m currently writing my bachelor’s thesis on how Australians perceive Swiss luxury watches, think country-of-origin, the „Swiss made“ label, heritage, and what actually influences purchase decisions.

If you have a couple of minutes, I’d really appreciate your input! The survey takes about 5–8 minutes and is completely anonymous.

👉 https://amyfff.limesurvey.net/242665?lang=en&newtest=Y

Feel free to share it with anyone in Australia, every response genuinely helps. Thank you so much! 🙏

I don’t know if it’s living in Sydney city, becoming older, or bad career choices - but life has been absolutely miserable.

I have a job I’m really passionate about. And I want to do my postgraduate to move forward with it but I really can’t afford living on part time work alone. I don’t have wealthy family support either.

The job i currently have (basically healthcare) pays ok but I’m struggling with finances. Even as a full time worker. To make things worse, my contract ends in a year, so really, I don’t know if I’m gonna have a job next year. There’s no permanency in my role and is linked to having funding. And all gov funding is being slashed atm.

Few years back when I was working in hospitality and funding myself through uni, it was rough but I was hopeful and motivated as I thought I’m gonna be working my dream job and making decent money. Now I feel so miserable and hopeless. My partner and I are not having kids because we can just afford to feed ourselves. And I cant understand how this is possible. We buy clothes from savers, shop from aldi for cheaper options, have furnished our place from kind people giving things for free or selling for cheap.

It’s fucked up. How did we get to this point

Been single for 7yrs now and I think it’s time to start dating as I’d love to get married and have kids soon.

So about me, work full time in IT in a global senior role.I do work from home 4 days and go into the office in the city once a week. I live in my own place and have a car.

My hobbies include cooking, gym, cleaning, gardening, cat and dog sitting for the neighbours, watching tv shows, playing video games etc

Prior to 2019, I was very social and bubbly but my dogs passed away which took a huge emotional toll on me. Now I’m quite a homebody person although I do love travelling and eating out at new cafes and restaurants. Everyone always says I’m attractive and wonders why I’m single, I get nervous and shy meeting new people.

Very good listener, caring and kind and I can be spontaneous to do different activities like going to the beach or hiking or rock climbing indoors etc.

I’d love to meet someone tall, cute and funny, with a stable job and good manners and hygiene and wants to build something meaningful with me.

DMs are open so say hello 🙂

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYECoysARgV/?igsh=OGxoOW03ODk1N3Y3

I’ve still got rewards plus on my account on the app, which doesn’t work anymore since my termination - How do you revert from plus / replace the card on the account?

I’ve asked multiple employees and obviously they’d just tell me that I gotta contact HQ or whatever. I’ve been sent a new card that I didn’t need and no way to actually add that card onto my account.

I personally don’t carry my wallet anywhere anymore so Woolworths has lost me as a customer unless I get my card fixed.

Hi all,

Looking for some realistic advice from people already working in WHS/safety/compliance in Australia, especially WA.

My wife is currently in Perth and I’m planning to move there long-term as well. I come from an ex-military background overseas and have spent years working in structured high-risk operational environments involving leadership, safety culture, compliance, coordination, procedures and risk management.

Because of that background, I’ve been seriously considering WHS/HSE as a long-term career path in Australia. From what I’ve researched so far, it seems experience and local exposure matter a lot more than just qualifications alone.

I’m trying to understand what would realistically be the smartest pathway for someone in my position.

Also curious how employers generally view ex-military overseas experience in Australia. Does it translate well into safety/compliance roles, or is local industry experience basically everything?

Not expecting shortcuts — just trying to understand the most practical route from people already in the industry.

Appreciate any honest advice.