The state of the economy at the street level

[over9k]

This was about 20 years ago and today he would be classified as being ODD in the autism spectrum and hopefully with early intervention it could be moderated

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

As mentioned before, my wife has worked in the disability field for decades and I can assure you that, unfortunately, some people are just out of control

There are quite a few people that need two people to care for them 24/7 , many are incapacitated but there are others that are very dangerous people.

Not far from where I live, a person my wife knows well has a son (38) who lives in his room for 28 days a month. His parents place his food on a table outside his bedroom door each mealtime, knock and walk away.

He will attack anyone who enters his room, yet when it is time for his monthly respite he will come out of his room, dressed, with a packed bag ready to go.

They then have 2 days to clean his room etc and when he returns he goes into his room and stays there until next month.

I know another who has attacked his father with an axe, another who will bash anyone who says No to him, they do exist and their parents love them dearly and would do anything to help them recover but to no avail.

Every parent looks at their young children and hope they have a good life but there are quite a few parents that have a 40 year old baby they are still caring for when they are 65.

It is a very tough gig caring for someone every second of every day for the rest of your life but as parents that's what some people are doing right now.

Sounds like he needs to be institutionalised.

 

[investtrader]

Looks like he undid his ponytails for the photo!

Parmas from Veal Parmigiana have been in our pub scene for 40 years. Don't know how they got all queer and spread up north.

See below. My local $25 with salad and chips. $20 on Parma night.

Ascot Vale Hotel

www.ascotvalehotel.com.au

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They're called Parmy's in Queensland. Never had one myself

 

[JohnDe]

Looks like he undid his ponytails for the photo!

Parmas from Veal Parmigiana have been in our pub scene for 40 years. Don't know how they got all queer and spread up north.

See below. My local $25 with salad and chips. $20 on Parma night.

Ascot Vale Hotel

www.ascotvalehotel.com.au

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It’s an American Italian hybrid. The original parmigiana is made with eggplant and is delicious, especially my Nonna’s.

When Italians arrived in America long ago, they found the expensive proteins of their homeland were far more affordable and accessible in the meat markets of the new world. Such proteins included pork, beef, and veal, which all became wildly popular ingredients in many “new” favorites, including another Italian-American creation, the mighty meatball. These newly minted Italian-American homecooks not only devised unique dishes based on what was available, but also adhered existing recipes to the new world’s meat-centric menu—altering many classics into newfound creations, including chicken parmigiana.​

The Story Behind Chicken Parmigiana

How chicken parmigiana became an Italian-American staple in restaurants and home kitchens.

www.paesana.com

 

[Dona Ferentes]

heard a description as a par & chips

 

[macca]

Sounds like he needs to be institutionalised.

Well, for centuries they were but nowadays in NSW they are put into cottages within suburbia and carers are placed in the houses to look after them.

With NDIS the blurb is one on one caring and the freedom to do what you want, in reality those who used to be in institutions have now become isolated and have very little interaction with their peers.

For many, it is a giant step backwards in their quality of life, the carers know it but the decisions are made by those with no experience in disability care but they do have a degree

 

[moXJO]

Well, for centuries they were but nowadays in NSW they are put into cottages within suburbia and carers are placed in the houses to look after them.

With NDIS the blurb is one on one caring and the freedom to do what you want, in reality those who used to be in institutions have now become isolated and have very little interaction with their peers.

For many, it is a giant step backwards in their quality of life, the carers know it but the decisions are made by those with no experience in disability care but they do have a degree

My son just got into this work.
He was shocked at the lack of care for these kids. There's a process to raise kids and the state is cranking out lost causes.
Honestly we are racing towards the toilet as a society.

 

[macca]

My son just got into this work.
He was shocked at the lack of care for these kids. There's a process to raise kids and the state is cranking out lost causes.
Honestly we are racing towards the toilet as a society.

Society has changed so much in the past two decades, I do think that phones have been a big part of the cause.

It is amazing how often people are together but not interacting with each other, many people seem to not want to talk to another person.

They live in their phone and only talk when spoken to and then they make it obvious they would rather be surfing the net.

Society has lost the casual, friendly interaction that created our society as it was, people keep very much to themselves now

The care for these people used to be a village thing, the whole family and even friends and neighbours were involved, I guess it is better to remove some of the burden and have it funded by NDIS

Some carers really care and others it is just a job so it will depend on who you get as a carer but it can be so frustrating working with them

 

[frugal.rock]

Society has changed so much in the past two decades, I do think that phones have been a big part of the cause.

It's the internet that has caused change.
Phones/ devices and social media have totally accelerated the change and well before consequences could be contemplated and perceived properly.
I don't think much of society is even in denial about the impact as apathy has taken over.
Meh.

 

[farmerge]

It's the internet that has caused change.
Phones/ devices and social media have totally accelerated the change and well before consequences could be contemplated and perceived properly.
I don't think much of society is even in denial about the impact as apathy has taken over.
Meh.

Walk down any street anywhere and look around.
Most zombies have earphones on and fingers racing across the keys of a Mobile Phone, unaware that there is foot traffic coming at them.
Such is the way of life on the streets today,
Rather sad really.

 

[divs4ever]

Society has changed so much in the past two decades, I do think that phones have been a big part of the cause.

It is amazing how often people are together but not interacting with each other, many people seem to not want to talk to another person.

They live in their phone and only talk when spoken to and then they make it obvious they would rather be surfing the net.

Society has lost the casual, friendly interaction that created our society as it was, people keep very much to themselves now

The care for these people used to be a village thing, the whole family and even friends and neighbours were involved, I guess it is better to remove some of the burden and have it funded by NDIS

Some carers really care and others it is just a job so it will depend on who you get as a carer but it can be so frustrating working with them

.. well when nearly everything you say might be deemed offensive ( in some way ) by somebody , somewhere ..

is it really the children's fault

now on the subject of carers , they do have a high burnout rate ( and have for decades ) for various reasons

i would think some are just emotionally exhausted/numb , so do you rotate them often ( causing possible disruption to those under care , or what ? )

 

[moXJO]

.. well when nearly everything you say might be deemed offensive ( in some way ) by somebody , somewhere ..

is it really the children's fault

now on the subject of carers , they do have a high burnout rate ( and have for decades ) for various reasons

i would think some are just emotionally exhausted/numb , so do you rotate them often ( causing possible disruption to those under care , or what ? )

There's not a lot of stability from an outsiders perspective. 15 hours a week isn't enough work "permanent part time" is a ridiculous classification. They seem to over employ people and give minimum hours.

 

[mullokintyre]

Getting away from the various opinions on a certain "food' product, I note that retail sales in OZ were "dissapointing" in November, despite retailers pushing the adoption of another useless American trend of Black Friday.
From Evil Murdoch press

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Getting away from the various opinions on a certain "food' product, I note that retail sales in OZ were "dissapointing" in November, despite retailers pushing the adoption of another useless American trend of Black Friday.
From Evil Murdoch press
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We do seem to segue from one sale and holiday to another and as you point out some invented ones.

I've never understood Black Friday. A rate cut may be good for stocks generally.

gg

 

[over9k]

Read the comments. Expats are seriously considering moving back.

 

[farmerge]

Read the comments. Expats are seriously considering moving back.

As one leaves more will be willing/wanting to take their place here in the land of opportunity.

 

[wayneL]

Read the comments. Expats are seriously considering moving back.

FWIW

Perth compared to Cheltenham UK where we used to live and quite an expensive place (obviously Londonium an entirely different story)

 

[mullokintyre]

FWIW

Perth compared to Cheltenham UK where we used to live and quite an expensive place (obviously Londonium an entirely different story)

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All very well, but no amount of money would make me want to live in Cheltenham.
Mick

 

[wayneL]

All very well, but no amount of money would make me want to live in Cheltenham.
Mick

It's a nice place, enjoyed living there. But that's not really the point here.

 

[divs4ever]

There's not a lot of stability from an outsiders perspective. 15 hours a week isn't enough work "permanent part time" is a ridiculous classification. They seem to over employ people and give minimum hours.

when i was doing permanent part-time , i would find second and third and fourth hustles

kind of destroys any type of loyalty to your employer , because chances are at least once hustle is your own very small business ( either as a sub-contractor or something you do alone , say mow an elderly neighbours lawn for a few bucks in cash or beer )

and thus a lot of your thought energy goes to the place where you are most in control of your fate/finances ( or looking for the next side-hustle

 

[divs4ever]

We do seem to segue from one sale and holiday to another and as you point out some invented ones.

I've never understood Black Friday. A rate cut may be good for stocks generally.

gg

i believe it is about ( retail ) stock clearance to prepare for the stock that you bring in December/New Year ( at least in Australia )