• Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    30·
    4 months ago

    THEY DON’T FUCKING CARE!!!

    FUUUUUUUUUUCK YESSSSSSSSSS

    I start in a couple of weeks. Oh my fucking god.

    Thank you everyone for all the support and listening to me whinge the last 6 months. It’s really, really appreciated ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
    14·
    4 months ago

    Ok, on further investigation, he managed to break into my spare room. He slashed up my bike seat, stole my MacBook, slashed a poster, destroyed a 3D Printer I got as a gift, and destroyed a resin 3D printer I also got as a gift. I’m going to call the police, but I want to wait for the locksmith to come let me into my spare room first because that’s where I kept most of my valuables

    • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
      9·
      4 months ago

      I’m really fucking sorry for what’s happened mate. I really am.

      What an absolute piece of fucking shit.

      This is also on the people running the house. Speak to your worker about being reimbursed for what’s been destroyed.

      It’s their responsibility to provide a safe place for you and your stuff.

      Don’t let them off the hook.

      And I would be demanding someone stay at the house with you for the next few weeks at minimum. Your safety is their responsibility.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
        5·
        4 months ago

        Thanks gibsy, I appreciate it. Already in the process of doing all that. Apparently my org is trying to put the responsibility for my stuff onto child protection and their placement coordination unit for moving him in, since they said he wasn’t a good match. I don’t really give a shit who pays for it, as long as somebody does and in a reasonable timeframe. But tbh, my org has the ability to refuse referrals, the pathetic sponge of a man running the show was just too scared to say “no” to PCU and accepted the referral anyway.

        I told them I don’t feel comfortable here on my own, they’ve said they’ll ask for supports. But I’m going to raise hell if they refuse. Completely agree with what you’ve written - they’ve screwed up not just once, but about a dozen times in a row. They’ve had so many opportunities to prevent this, but they kept making bad decision after bad decision and now I’m paying for it.

        • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
          1·
          4 months ago

          Good on you for standing up for yourself!

          From everything you’ve written since I’ve been here, these people are happy to abdicate responsibility at the drop of a hat. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and considering everything that’s happened ie: you having to live in a hotel, what this moron has done to your stuff and the house, it’s a very reasonable request to not only have everything replaced, but to have either a couple of workers, or in the least they could hire a security guard of some description.

          I haven’t been through what you have, but I know how shitty government beuracracy can treat you when you’re young. How your needs can be ignored repeatedly.

          They don’t get to get away with the incompetence that has led to these circumstances. Fuck all that.

          That aside, I have to say, if I was in your shoes, at your age, I wouldn’t be handling this half as well as you are. I really mean that.

          Good on you for keeping a level head and being systematic in how you’re going to resolve this!

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
        5·
        4 months ago

        I marked it as lost and sent a pin code. I don’t think you can report MacBooks as stolen to apple, but you can to the police who I think then contacted apple. It hasn’t been connected to the internet since I last used it, so the lock doesn’t help much if it’s already been wiped

    • danwritesbooks@aussie.zone
      6·
      4 months ago

      Bloody hell. This is a nightmare. I hope it gets sorted for you quickly and they get the help they clearly need (and leave you alone)

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
      5·
      4 months ago

      I’m so sorry. What an awful thing to happen. I don’t know why people are like that. Do they feel good to trash someone stuff? Why??? Hopefully police will be helpful. Even if they aren’t, you’ll be doing the right thing to report it.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    12·
    4 months ago

    Tinyest can now clap to the parts of “if your happy and you know it” which is pretty awesome. He’s also waving “Hello” after being able to wave bye bye for a while now. He does both at random though, and occasionally wants a high 5 or clap in between a waves. Still, progress. Scrubs was right, it really is like having a dog that slowly learns to talk.

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    12·
    4 months ago

    Was just reminded that at my previous job, the 33f supervisor and the 40m appointment setter called each other “work husband/wife”. She has a long-term boyfriend, and he is married to his husband…

    I’ve given myself the ick again. I hate those terms. Like, we don’t have to reduce every male/female friendship into “wife/husband”, just with the “work” qualifier.

    Men and women can be friends at the workplace, and it is entirely appropriate to call each other “friends”. My hot take is that “work husband/wife” is gross and inappropriate.

    • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
      8·
      4 months ago

      Fully support this. Its a term that feels like it belongs from an early 2010s buzzfeed list. Gross.

    • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
      6·
      4 months ago

      I used to call my boss work dad… his boss was work grandad

      Not quite the same as what you’re talking about but this brought up the memory. I made him a “worlds goodest work dad” mug once.

      • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
        6·
        4 months ago

        Gross and inappropriate to dismiss male/female platonic friendships, and instead label it “work husband/wife”.

        Especially when both are already in serious relationships. I think I’m just sick of the lie that men and women can’t be friends. Prolly from my own experience of being accused of cheating every time I spoke about work to my ex and mentioned a male colleague, now that I think about it 👀 Why do we have to add romantic undertones to a opposite sex friendship?

        The terms are just weird. Like, it’s not hard to say “my friend from work”, “work friend”, “James/Jessie/Meowth from accounting and I had a nice lunch together”

        • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
          8·
          4 months ago

          Got some news for you - now it seems that ANY platonic friendship gets sexualised in some people’s minds. For me, I think someone that thinks that way is severely limited by their own expectations that ALL relationships MUST be sexual. And we all know that that just isn’t the case.

          • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
            2·
            4 months ago

            It’s almost as if people are attracted to everyone they ever meet / talk to.

            I caught up with a friend of the opposite gender a while ago, and these two women sitting next to us asked if we were on a Tinder date.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
      4·
      4 months ago

      The term doesn’t imply any sexual relationship. It means they are close colleagues and got each others backs at work, and can safely talk shit about the workplace with each other. I don’t think it’s gross but probably there could be a better term, maybe workplace besties?

      Edit: I will add, that if it’s a manager/team member or some other connection that is leading to favouritism or unfairness in the team that needs to be addressed. But other than that I really wouldn’t care what people like to call their friendships.

  • Tofu@aussie.zone
    12·
    4 months ago

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  • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
    11·
    4 months ago

    Today’s the day I finally get to go home. I’ve been away for just about 3 weeks. Unfortunately though I won’t be able to get into my room. The other kid blames me for him being kicked out, so he tried to pick my lock or something. Whatever he did, he fucked it up and I’ve been told it no longer unlocks. Apparently there’s a locksmith coming sometime between 9am and 5pm tomorrow to fix it, but until then I guess I’ll just be chilling in the lounge room.

    I’m also a bit worried honestly, because he seems like the type to hold grudges. I don’t know what I’m going to be walking back into, and what state of disrepair the house is going to be in. Also, I’ll be alone for the foreseeable future and, well, he knows where I live. He’s been abusive towards me a few times (although not directly at me, just at other people who’ve passed it onto me) over the last few weeks, too. Probably pessimistic and over the top, but I’m kind of expecting a brick to come through the window tomorrow night. Hoping for the best, but bracing for the worst, I guess

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
      9·
      4 months ago

      I’m so sorry dude. The people in charge of your situation fucked up royally and left you in this position. They’ve put you in danger through negligence.

      Please consider making a formal complaint if it won’t endanger your accommodation, or reach out to some independent advocates and tell them everything. Also please talk to somewhere like Berry St or Orange Door.

      I’m wondering whether taking out an ivo will create enough political pressure for them to move you. (And be worth the potential risk of aggravating this kid further.) Though you generally need a name and address to serve it which may require cooperation from the organisation - and these jokers seem to be the type to suddenly remember “privacy” now that it suits them to. (They will likely go into arse covering mode.)

      In your situation it would be called a Personal Safety Order. You are allowed to apply for one by yourself (not sure if your age affects that) or police may agree to apply for one on your behalf. You can apply online and court by WebEx is available sometimes, but if it’s in person there will be court volunteers to support you.

      It may be harder to get one as it isn’t a family member or ex/partner but having it puts you in a stronger position to have something done if he comes back. If you wrote down what happened plus the dates, this is where that comes in handy.

      Also please document that the lock was broken while you were away - even just a quick dated note, write that it happened in this date range so you remember. And preferably mention it in an email to the organisation for a paper trail that possibly prevents the damage being blamed on you or repairs billed to you. (Arse covering mode often involves blaming the victim for anything they can plus refusing to take responsibility or help.)

      Potentially report the burglary attempt and property damage to the police - even if you ring the cops and agree to do the report via email. Send photos of anything you can - reporting the property damage may mean that you won’t get charged for repairs or held responsible and have them try to kick you out.

      Ps. I’m sorry if this stresses you out worse. It’s just coming from someone who has dealt with many ferals.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        4 months ago

        Thanks Melba. I’m not sure I’ll go for an IVO, I’m not sure I’d even be able to since he hasn’t actually threatened me directly, he’s just made threatening comments about me to other people. If he comes back though, then I definitely will

        • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
          3·
          4 months ago

          Stay safe dude. It’s a pain in the butt but I suggest jot down anything that happens along with the date. (Even if it’s only a few words or one line.)

          Also it might be good to set up a camera in any way that works for you.

          • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
            2·
            4 months ago

            I’ve actually been pushing to have a camera or maybe one of those little ringy bells installed, but the old LT was against it. Since it’s just me though, I think I will setup an old phone in a position that’ll capture the front door at least with one of those ipfs camera app thingies.

            The old LTs room sits right at the front of the house and has a view of the driveway and the front entrance, my room is in the front but sort of to the side (so I have a general view of the front porch and kind of the front door). But that’s also why I’m a little nervous, if anybody was going to break my window, they wouldn’t need to jump a fence first or anything, they could just walk up the driveway

              • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
                2·
                4 months ago

                Unfortunately I can’t because the best vantage point and my spare phone are in the spare room, which the cops told me I should keep it locked and avoid going in there until they’ve come out, or officially decide not to. I did have another old phone in my drawer next to my bed, but I noticed today that it’s completely smashed and no longer turns on

    • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
      3·
      4 months ago

      so they actually kicked him? Jeez, thats surprising. Seemed like they wanted to drag this saga out as long as they could.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        4 months ago

        Well, they’ve been paying for (and organising) the workers and hotels, so I guess they were incentivised to cut costs

  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
    11·
    4 months ago

    I’ve been taking the dog outside on a retractable lead. I encourage him to do pee-pees but he’s shy even though I know he’s a dirty little boy.

    So I put some newspaper down in the kitchen and explained nicely that in times of an emergency could he please use the facilities provided and NOT on my fucking carpet. 🤞

  • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    4 months ago

    Police report submitted. I received a “notice to the victim” and she said that somebody will call me within 48 hours and I should avoid contaminating the area in case crime scene services decide to attend. Spooky. I’m going to see if I can convince my org to submit a property damage report for the broken walls, doors, and locks, but I doubt they will (they don’t like pressing charges as a general rule of thumb, I’ve seen kids damage 3x3m sections of wall, kick doors in, and try to torch houses and they still don’t call police.

    I’m impressed with the police assistance line, the people I spoke to were very nice and understanding. I don’t have a very high impression of police, generally (although I don’t hate them). But every time I’ve called the PAL they’ve always been respectful and polite. Such a good service.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      3·
      4 months ago

      Is there any avenue for you to replace the high value items via insurance or something like that?

      I’m sorry you’ve had to return to all the chaos but in the end as much as it hurts to lose material items, as long as you’re safe, that’s what’s most important.

  • MeanElevator@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    4 months ago

    In office today, in my regular seat, doing my regular work.

    A new team has moved onto our floor and they are waaaaaaay to fucking cheerful and loud.

    In my new managerial role I am going to have a word with their supervisor and give a polite reminder about shared workspaces.

    • anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone
      6·
      4 months ago

      It does my head in when people are loud in shared workspaces, like shut up, people are working here. There’s a special circle of hell reserved for the woman who does personal calls on speakerphone in my office.

    • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
      5·
      4 months ago

      haha they did that to my department a while a go. Closed our office moved us into an office building in the middle of a floor with all the sales guys on the phone all day. Didnt last 12 hours before a department head was telling us to shut up, and the head of our department went “well, maybe don’t close our office and stick us in the middle of everyone else then ya dick!” Mad respect for the guy.

  • dumblederp@aussie.zone
    9·
    4 months ago

    Coped a lecture about how climate change isn’t real by an older bloke in front of me at the shops. Retorted that he’ll be dead before he see’s any real problems from it, which he didn’t like.

      • dumblederp@aussie.zone
        1·
        4 months ago

        “Nah, you don’t know what you’re talking about, the weather changes it always has, they used call it global warming, now they call it climate change, they don’t know, you don’t know” [sic]

  • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    4 months ago

    The house isn’t as fucked as I was expecting. It looks like he tried to break into all of the rooms, but only succeeded in breaking into one of them (not mine). My lock is well and truly fucked though, I think he tried to take a crowbar to the doors and a knife to my lock. He had an illegal motorbike, and there’s deep gouges in our back lawn so I think he was doing loops around the yard or something. He didn’t kill my plants though, so that’s a bonus I guess.

    He did use my toilet and bathroom which I’m quite uncomfortable about. It doesn’t look like he nicked anything, but he went through 5 or 6 rolls of my toilet paper, my toilet reeks, and I’m worried he’s fucked with my body wash or something. Unfortunately although my bathroom does lock, it only has one of those locks that can be unlocked from the outside with a butter knife.

    I’m still really worried about him coming back to the house and either smashing stuff up, or trying to break in and steal or break things. I’m going to be home alone for about 2 months, and I’m not super thrilled about the situation.

    Edit: my cereal box has a fist shaped dent and he’s nicked almost all of my spices. Who the fuck punches a box of cereal wtaf

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
      8·
      4 months ago

      Someone with a very low frustration tolerance. And anger management issues. And no respect for other people’s belongings. This guy sounds very high risk for returning to the scene of the crime to do more ‘I spit on you’ antics. It’s not so much the damage, I expect, it’ll be more his way of expressing contempt for anyone that he feels is not ‘respecting’ him. Which makes no sense, but I suspect he’s not doing too much objective thinking.

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
      2·
      4 months ago

      That would make me feel so ick. Throw out your toothbrush. Bleach the hell out of the toilet. It feels so violating to have someone in your house. Hopefully you can talk to someone about how to improve security in the house? Will they provide that in the housing you’re in? Like does it have security door (like this mesh ones)? Lockable windows?

      • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        4 months ago

        Luckily for me, I’ve been meaning to replace toothbrushes for a while and forgot to bring all of my toiletries, so I bought a new toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, etc while I was away. I think I’m going to everything I can’t verify hasn’t been fucked with, including some things I have in my cupboard and fridge. I kind of put this back on my org too, so I think they’re going to pay for most of it

  • SituationCake@aussie.zone
    8·
    4 months ago

    Feeling very blah today. Struggling for motivation. One of those ‘what the hell am I doing with my life’ days.

    • dumblederp@aussie.zone
      7·
      4 months ago

      I’m grateful that old flog at the market will be dead soon enough and can stop ruining the environment for his grandkids.

    • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
      7·
      4 months ago

      I’m grateful that I’ll be able to get one of those awesome sausage rolls for lunch from the bakery with the nice sausage rolls today. I’m also grateful to my parents dog Vegas who is a sweetheart and has been comfortable and happy with the 2 air conditioner repair dudes in the house at the moment (after an initial cautious sniff introduction when they got here)

    • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
      5·
      4 months ago

      I’m grateful for this place and the people in it ❤️

      That I have a job

      That I found a new favourite singer (Charlie Houston, song is called “wide awake”)

      And of course