Fair enough but more people are more scared of public speaking than dying.  Which is completely illogical but true.

I don't like it and most people are in the same boat.

My point is that if you are afraid of something hiding away in a little box does nothing to help you overcome that fear.

If you have a deadly fear of snakes to overcome that they will do a step by step process to help you condition and moderate your fears.  First they'll show you a snake, then they'll let you hold a picture of a snake, then they'll show you a box with a snake in it, then they'll put the box near you and then on your lap and then you might touch it and then, maybe you might hold it in your hands.  You might be still afraid of snakes but your brain has rewired itself in incremental steps to moderate your response.

In other words allowing these kids an out every time they have a fear of anything creates a bunch of infantilised adults with undeveloped brains, no resilience and an aversion to risk and new experiences that will panic at the first episode of stress.

No wonder everyone is depressed and suffering from anxiety.
 

WGMG: Stamp Duty

ACT government has begun new concession this year where first homebuyers who earn under $160k p.a are exempt from stamp duty. However, there will be an increase in rates to make up for this.
My wife and I bought a townhouse last year, earn under the amount, but are forced to pay $10k stamp duty.
ACT goverment's response is, "Yes, it is a bit unfair to those who have already paid their stamp duty, but wouldn't you like to be able to see your children and grandchildren enter the housing market?"

So, in our case, we are going to get lumped with higher rates, and had to pay stamp duty. All because we bought our townhouse 13 months ago, instead of now. 

WGMG: Stamp Duty

ACT government has begun new concession this year where first homebuyers who earn under $160k p.a are exempt from stamp duty. However, there will be an increase in rates to make up for this.
My wife and I bought a townhouse last year, earn under the amount, but are forced to pay $10k stamp duty.
ACT goverment's response is, "Yes, it is a bit unfair to those who have already paid their stamp duty, but wouldn't you like to be able to see your children and grandchildren enter the housing market?"

So, in our case, we are going to get lumped with higher rates, and had to pay stamp duty. All because we bought our townhouse 13 months ago, instead of now. 

Update: the person I arranged to open the store on saturdays while the regular is away for 2 weeks got to work half an hour early yesterday morning, and busted said suspect in the store with her own cut key trying to steal stock.
Was a good reason to get woken up early for a change

Thanks b . Been feeling down for the past month and since it was my dad's anniversary  on Friday i was a mess . Boss told all my co workers to leave me be and not put me under more stress as he knew about it  . Even the causal bit his tongue .  Hopefully the job I done a video interview  for comes thru. A fresh start is what I need 

I've had Hashimoto for a year and the constant tweaking of the dosis to find the right level is annoying. At least each blood test reveals my TSH still isn't optimal and gives the answer to my fatigue. I once hit the level a bit too high and that explained a lot of the jitters.

The doctors have been decent but the complexity of the factors that affect the levels is too much. One good piece of advice my Doc gave was 'the main thing is you feel well instead of focusing on the numbers all the time and it's not always thyroid that's making you feel unwell.'

Reverse culture shock. Been back in Oz a week and things seem odd this time. I guess there's change amongst family and society is a bit different. I thought I'd gotten over this after 2 successful visits in a row.

The jet lag is still lingering. Perhaps I'll be more settled in a week. Have you ever had reserve culture shock when returning back to Australia or your hometown? 

Geeez i have an underactive thyroid (yes i am falling apart) i understand the being tired from stress but never falling asleep from it,  completely the opposite.

Definitely get a thyroid check up though, funnily enough my neurologist told me to get it checked because i was joking about my hair falling out. 

Sorry to hear that, get well soon mate.

I could go on a very, very long WGMG about our suspect, but I really can't be bothered right now, maybe tomorrow.
I mean, thank f*** she quit, but that's possibly gonna make investigating the theft a bit harder. But the way she quit makes her even more dodgy.

Wgmg: due to my stress I find myself falling asleep or feeling tired all the time. Had to get a blood test. Might have an under active thyroid . ..

Wgmg: due to my stress I find myself falling asleep or feeling tired all the time. Had to get a blood test. Might have an under active thyroid . ..

Try Bosnian coffee. Never again. My deceased fil laughed  his ass off when I did

Go get yourself some Middle Eastern Coffee!

Wgmg: due to my stress I find myself falling asleep or feeling tired all the time. Had to get a blood test. Might have an under active thyroid . ..

I disagree with you & feel this entire thread should be deleted as differing opinions terrify me.    :w00t:

Muz and Rob must be multis.

It'd be a boring world if we all agreed 😂

Head over to the multi thread.  I called you a good bloke over there.

lol, got to say I agree that was a good post and I agree as well But we also would have people that wouldn't agree.

Head over to the multi thread.  I called you a good bloke over there.

I totally agree with what you say Rob but as someone sitting here at a desk of a job I hate so much, its not that easy to just quit your job. Being unemployed (and very stressed about money) is even a worse feeling. I'm looking as hard as I can for another job but I'd be crazy to quit before finding somewhere else to go first.

Head over to the multi thread.  I called you a good bloke over there.

Update. Since my boss gave causal a full time position  he suggested I look for a new job. Looks like the casuals plan worked and made me look like the fool. 

 😲 I am stunned by your words. For once I totally agree with everything you've said in bold 😂