Gripe thread

youthful_implants · Post by **youthful_implants** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:26 pm

I dont smoke anymore!! I have seen an eye specialist already, he couldn't find anything wrong.

I haz teh eye aidz.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:30 pm

have you sneezed, coughed, strained to shit, or vommed in the last few days?

elysium · Post by **elysium** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:49 am

Lizkins wrote:
elysium wrote:job.... so... bad

sorry to hear it honey, you don't deserve it at all!

thanks hon

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 1:29 pm

gnat wrote:agree that agents are so slack. i've had TWO inspections in 5 years and she called me the day before and said she wanted to come with the owner. i allowed it but technically i'm supposed to get 14 days notice. the next time she came and said ummm how long has there been that crack across the upstairs bathroom roof? lol- who knows lady but seeing as it gets up to 45 degrees up there is summer it's not surprising you think

they don't give a shit. my last agents would at least respond to your queries

i used to call with requests and fax them and they always claimed they never received them so i got wise and started emailing her things and printing off my sent email and keep a folder of communications. i've reported heaps of stuff and never heard anything back and i know they'll try to hold bond when i go. then i'll bring out my folder and my diary of dates and times i contacted them and not heard anything back

keep notes on everything. VCAT loves that shit

Good Idea Nat.....

I sent my notice letter off - and stated why we were leaving in it - pretty clear about it as well, i then get an email from the agent saying the agent has asked me why you have chosen to leave - ummmm read the freakin letter i sent it is ALL in there! - it jsut goes to highlight why we are leaving YOU ARE SHIT!

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:28 pm

anxiety nightmares

too much to do, no time.

:cries:

Amick · Post by **Amick** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:24 pm

A really good friend of mine is being deported. Absolutely gutted I hope he can stay here, I took him to his first footy game at the MCG surely that makes him part Aussie.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:25 pm

overstaying englishman?

Amick · Post by **Amick** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:29 pm

Scotsman. Was studying sound engineering, got a job at a studio and then got his temp visa denied. Applying for an entertainment visa I think...

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:34 pm

good luck to him

I had a pom friend deported, got locked up in a detention centre for a spell too.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:45 pm

Amick wrote:A really good friend of mine is being deported. Absolutely gutted I hope he can stay here, I took him to his first footy game at the MCG surely that makes him part Aussie.

I am totally devastated. One of the best housemates Ive ever had, and friends in my dysfunctional family.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:50 pm

ghetto kitty wrote:
Amick wrote:A really good friend of mine is being deported. Absolutely gutted I hope he can stay here, I took him to his first footy game at the MCG surely that makes him part Aussie.
I am totally devastated. One of the best housemates Ive ever had, and friends in my dysfunctional family.

So have they over stayed or????

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:00 pm

no babe, he just cant get the usual 1 year extension that would then allow him to be here permanently after that.

they changed the laws a couple months ago, so you cant duck to NZ for a week or two and come back.
he would have had to do 3 months WOOfing and now has no time to do it...

he wants to live here forever so doesnt want to do anything that will mean he cant come back later.

so its 2 years back in Scotland till he can return

x 1000000

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:04 pm

Oh noo that is terrible! So there are litterally no other options?

hhmmmmm thoughting thoughting thoughting there HAS to be a way babe...

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:10 pm

yeah the woofing thing, if we could get a famrer to say he worked there voluntarily then it would be okay, but they have to have legit buisness etc etc
looking at performers visa now - he does sound engineering, but needs a qualification and doesnt have one.
needs industry experience - has.
also needs $3k to apply - we can do that.
but cant fudge qualification!

I cant even marry him, too tricky to prove as we havent been on any trips together etc and we havent lived together long enough.

it just seems fucked, here is a fantastic guy who has been working and paying tax, who wants to live here and build as life here, not some tourist overstaying his welcome and working for cash, and they wont let him stay.

im totally gutted. hes like my brother. one of many. but still.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:20 pm

ghetto kitty wrote:yeah the woofing thing, if we could get a famrer to say he worked there voluntarily then it would be okay, but they have to have legit buisness etc etc
looking at performers visa now - he does sound engineering, but needs a qualification and doesnt have one.
needs industry experience - has.
also needs $3k to apply - we can do that.
but cant fudge qualification!

I cant even marry him, too tricky to prove as we havent been on any trips together etc and we havent lived together long enough.

it just seems fucked, here is a fantastic guy who has been working and paying tax, who wants to live here and build as life here, not some tourist overstaying his welcome and working for cash, and they wont let him stay.

im totally gutted. hes like my brother. one of many. but still.

When is the deadline?
Got ma thinking cap on.... see what i can think of, i found a loop hole while i was in UK, there has to be something we can do!

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:22 pm

He has to leave by July 10th, 2 weeks. Been waiting 3 months to hear back from them - the time he could have been WOOFing and making himself legally able to stay!

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:26 pm

I have freinds from the UK who aren't skilled (IE models, and peole who work in hospo) who have had their visa's extended multiple times.... hmmmm

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:32 pm

howhowhow

he works in hospo, owned his own pub in Edinburgh and works at Libertine now, also works at a recording studio...
he has family here, but was on a student visa to begin with....quit school as it was $9k a term and he is getting so much work doing sound stuff he doesnt really need it, as they arent teaching him anything hes not learning through the work hes doing..

im asking everyone i know if there is a way out of this.

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:15 am

GK, point him in the direction of this British expat forum. Even just a browse through should give him an idea of whether there there is a (legit) way. Very very solid advice (at least there is in the US section.) Be warned - they will not kiss your arse and don't even bother asking about anything shifty (heavily modded to all be legal.)

Even if he doesn't find a way, it might give some perspective that the 2 year home residence isn't really the end of the world. Good luck!

elysium · Post by **elysium** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:42 am

ghetto kitty wrote:He has to leave by July 10th, 2 weeks. Been waiting 3 months to hear back from them - the time he could have been WOOFing and making himself legally able to stay!

that f'ing sucks GK I am really sorry. My man had his visa revoked 3 months early and got booted out of the country - it is so unbelievably frustrating when you have your freedom of movement restricted by random, artificial barriers like this. Hope things work out.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:46 pm

ghetto kitty wrote:He has to leave by July 10th, 2 weeks. Been waiting 3 months to hear back from them - the time he could have been WOOFing and making himself legally able to stay!

ah shit honey....

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Sun Jun 27, 2010 1:40 pm

thanks for the tip Retzie...and the love ladies.....

We are all gutted, he is so part of the family, and just really loves it here. Best random housemate from gumtree EVER!

But i think he has been over all the options with his lawyer and there doesnt seem to be a way for him right now with the current laws. Six weeks ago another friend did the skip to KL and renew thing, but it has changed in that time, so quickly!

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:26 pm

GOTD: The worst Heartburn in the history on mankind is going on inside my chest right now!

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:34 pm

GOTD: Fred Basset.

Why does this comic strip exist???????

(Footnote: not an existential question, but one that plagued me all weekend. The best answer I've received so far is 'to make the other comic strips seem funnier'... but this argument would suggest that in the presence of Fred Bassett, that Andy Capp and/or Garfield become (relatively speaking) funnier, and I can't find any evidence that this is actually true)

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:45 pm

So I looked up Fred Basset in Wikipedia. I've decided that the paragraph below is wiki-speak for 'a comic that is shit':

The nature and intention of the Fred Basset strip can best be understood by reading several strips together, as in the Annuals. Read singly, the strips can seem too abstract by themselves. The comments made about Fred Basset cartoons on various media indicate that Fred is not always understood. Some strips are merely a surreal or whimsical description of a moment of life as seen from a dog's point of view. As very British cartoon strips, they break the normal strip rules by sometimes not having a traditional ending, a punchline or even a distinct purpose, distinguishing them from the more direct, American-style Garfield or Peanuts strips.

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:05 pm

Bored out of my brains!

Post by **huge** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:26 pm

fell off my bike now have sore bits in very inconvenient locations. i never knew i used that particular part of my arm quite a bit. it's probably why i chose to fall on it.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:43 pm

First Question of course - is the bike OK!

Is there gravel rash??

OUCH!

Kisses

Post by **huge** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:50 pm

the bike is totally fine lol. the knog light copped it a bit. i slid on my arm, wrist and head for about 5 meters ( i was hooning) i cant believe i didnt do any huge damage! back up and riding before anyone knew what happened.

im invincible, boomtown.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:52 pm

OMG on your head - good thing for helmets then hey! You must have been motoring along!

Kaiproject · Post by **Kaiproject** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:02 pm

when'd u stack huge?
saw someone on cnr of canning & richardson yesterdey morning that looked like they'd stacked hard...
floored, lying on their side unconcious, helmet off w/ people gathered around calling ambo etc. looked srs...

Post by **huge** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:05 pm

near my house up the top of nicholson street. caught in the wet tram tracks, i dont need no stinkin ambulance!

Feigan · Post by **Feigan** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:10 pm

wet tram tracks - sacary!

Lil MiSbreaks · Post by **Lil MiSbreaks** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:36 pm

I smell

Devo'd

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:07 pm

lol sam whattt?

mad stack scars on your helmie now huge. proppa bikers cred

youthful_implants · Post by **youthful_implants** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:08 pm

huge wrote:the bike is totally fine lol. the knog light copped it a bit. i slid on my arm, wrist and head for about 5 meters ( i was hooning) i cant believe i didnt do any huge damage! back up and riding before anyone knew what happened.

im invincible, boomtown.

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:24 pm

huge wrote: huge damage

lorl

Amick · Post by **Amick** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:30 am

feeling a sore throat on the horizon, this'll be three weeks of flu symptoms. gtfo.

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:43 am

head is best for sliding on cos youre wearing a helmet so it dont hurt none.

mad skills hugh!!

Post by **huge** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:18 am

damn straight

i think pretty much every small child in the world is at rod laver right now.

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:27 am

napalm tbh

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:30 pm

agree

take care hughbert *hugs*

DBoy · Post by **DBoy** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:31 pm

What is on at Roddome?

Post by **huge** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:17 pm

disney on shards

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:24 pm

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:36 pm

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:02 pm

gripe at payrise, glad i got something but its come to light that i got a significantly less one than others. my boss told me this is because i am the highest earner. i have been fooled, its now also come to light that i earn at least 5k less than others, and i am more senior. i can't believe they have done this. meeting with HR this morning to go over it and everything, fucked

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:27 pm

Hungover

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:27 pm

somebody call the whambulance for kronz.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:38 pm

call one for me while you're at it...