11
submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

I'm sick of working more or less the same hours every week for over 2 years and yet I'm a casual.

On a deeper level, I'm pissed off that I didn't make more of my life due to low self esteem and confidence and a lack of self belief. Any bright spark of confidence and independence of spirit I displayed as a child was vigorously and abusively snuffed out by my parents, who wanted obedience and servitude from me. I was the dux of my school but I never believed I was good enough for anything worthwhile. I was a perpetual doormat in my early relationships, and more than occasionally a punching bag. Now I'm working as a casual in manufacturing, 50 years old, physically tired and working my arse off.

I'm pissed off that my mother's sons from her first marriage (who she blatantly loved more than me) contested her Will for a greater share of my childhood home (that they never lived in) so I didn't get to inherit that house, and that was probably my only shot at home ownership.

I'm pissed off that I was such a wimp for much of my life, too scared to take risks, too worried about failure.. and that in itself is a failure.

Wow! 🥫🪱🪱🪱. Sorry guys! Well, you did ask..

[-] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Oh hey, I was dux and recently working in manufacturing.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I did ask. I thought that after a certain amount of weeks (I think 26. Not sure) they have to offer you a permanent position?

[-] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

If the workplace has less than 15 employees they don't have to, according to the Fairwork Commission, unfortunately. At least I can access LSL after 7 years I guess.

this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2023
11 points (100.0% liked)

Melbourne

1841 readers
73 users here now

This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.

The focus of our discussions is based around things that effect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.

Full Community Guidelines

Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)

Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)

Feedback & Suggestions

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS