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Repairing Accident Damage on My BMW X1 - Is It Worth It?

Will preface by saying I know nothing about cars. My wife's 2010 BMW X1 was hit by a plumber's truck. There was a single (big) dent, on the rear quarter panel and back passenger door. TBH …

Workers Going on Strike - Is This Acceptable?

Title says it all - what do ozb community think about workers going on strike just because they cant reach a deal with the gov on pay rise? While I understand the employer doing whatever it takes to …

What to Do Next - Career Wise

Another rant - a little frustrated at the moment and would like to see if fellow OzB community has any good idea for me to apply. Worked in a team for 5yrs+ and determined I needed something …

How Should I Respond To This Real Estate Agent?

I think this is ridiculous - literally showing no respect for people's time - whats the point of telling me to wait from 9am to 5pm? Is this common practice? One of the services XXXXX …

Dealing with a Self-Confident but Underperforming Staff Member Demanding a Promotion

TLDR, super self-confident but non-performing staff trying to force a promotion. My ex manager recruited someone, X, internally in 2022. When he asked me for my opinion, I clearly told him X …

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Missing Item Catch Decides against Me

So seeking opinion / bringing this to your attention. Bought some pens from Catch about 3 months ago now. I ordered a total of 11 via 5 orders. I received 3 of the orders and 2 were not received. …

Tax Question - Are single income families being penalised financially?

Hi all, Just trying to gauge everyone's experience before deciding to go to a tax accountant We are a family of 4 (2 kids). Wife is not working to look after kids. I am the only one working …

Suggestions on How to Help a Friend?

When I was in my previous company, I briefly worked with someone who was hired as a manager of a team that works very closely with mine. Unfortunately he did not perform as expected, and was probably …

What Do People Do to Afford Such Life?

Wife wanted to go get a $2,000 watch. I don't usually get her anything so I thought yeah I will get her something special this Valentines. Drove to the CBD and saw a long queue outside Hermes, …

Rant & Advice Needed - What Am I Doing Wrong in My Career?

TLDR I feel like I have no luck in my career. Am I doing anything wrong? Turning to OzB to get your advice on how can one effectively progress in his/her career. I feel like I am doing something …

Got Booked by Police - No Seatbelt

So turning to OzB community for an another advice Was travelling on Lady Wakehurst Dr, Otford past a lookout point towards Sydney one Saturday morning. My youngest started to cry quite terribly so I …

Which Is Better. 7700hq or 1065g7?

Tech savvy people Recently come across two laptops End up being $950 Both have FHD 15.6in screen Differences: 1065g7 processor, mx230 graphics, 8gb ram 1tb hdd Vs 7700hq processor, gtx 1050 …

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$100 off with $1000 Min Spend / $200 off with $2000 Minimum Spend @ eBay

expired $100 off with $1000 Min Spend / $200 off with $2000 Minimum Spend @ eBay

Isn’t really a deal but thought you guys should check your eBay accounts. If there is a message of ‘save up to $xxx’ then you’ve got it - approx 10% savings

We Should Use Our Collective Wisdom to Suggest Solutions, Not Blame Landlords or Tenants

Recently we saw many topics that focused on financial impacts from various lens due to COVIC-19. However, I note that we havent really tried to be make sure that everyone is coping OK during a …

Strata Unit Fire Alarm Triggered. What Should I Do as Ground Floor Unit Owner

Was around mid day just now. Smoke alarm triggered. Family with newborn and 1.5yrs old sleeping. Happened to be Off work so I was sleeping too when it happened. I woke up and walked out through …

Dodgy Taxi Drivers

So I have mentioned this in one of the previous post where the cab driver complained about short rides. I usually work till quite late and my company has a policy where they will pay for cab rides …

Have Been Asked Not to Dry Our Washing on Common Property of Strata Unit

Background - Living in a unit, ground floor. No balcony but the area underneath balconies of units above (outside our unit) is partially fenced up by strata as good faith to previous owner. Unit is …

poll Child Discipline

So, my wife an I have been discussing about discipline recently… Growing up in Malaysia, it WAS a norm for teachers to punish us (i think its not the case anymore)… I have gone through …

Very Disappointed with The Doctors That We Encountered

UPDATE: So, today we went to see the midwife and I was very happy with the service. Was constantly interrupted by other pregnant women, but like I said we didnt mind that as we acknowledge its …

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Parker Sonnet Ballpoint Pen - $25 (+$5 postage) at Peters of Kensington

expired Parker Sonnet Ballpoint Pen - $25 (+$5 postage) at Peters of Kensington

Found this on PoK website. great price for a great pen

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Telstra Love Billboard

expired Telstra Love Billboard

Its back. Send a text to 0499 695 683 with both your names and Telstra will send back a photo you can text to your loved one. Or you can head to Bourke St Mall, Melbourne and see it live. Tried it …

Question on Career Prospect

Hi people… I have a question (career related) which I hope you guys can help clarify. My girlfriend is a qualified doctor from China who has the following qualification from USYD and …