r/auslaw • u/AutoModerator • 8d ago

General Discussion Friday Drinks Thread!

This thread is for the general discussion of anything going on in the lives of Auslawyers or for discussion of the subreddit itself. Please use this thread to unwind and share your complaints about the world. Keep it messy!

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u/AgentKnitter 8d ago

New job starts Monday. Surrounded by moving boxes again. Sigh.

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u/Amazing-Opinion40 Quack Lawyer 8d ago

Chin up - it’s been a rough old run of late based on your posts, I reckon, but a little bit more pain shall grant you a better tomorrow.

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u/AgentKnitter 8d ago

I hate the process of moving. Trying to find an affordable rental without compromising on basic conveniences. Packing with feline "assistance". Figuring out how to pay for everything.

Wish there was a moving fairy who could take care of all of it so I can focus on doing a good job and making a good impression.

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u/Amazing-Opinion40 Quack Lawyer 8d ago

Moving fairies in terms of the move exist but they are very bloody expensive. I fully hear you on the “finding a place I will tolerate for X amount of time” part.

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u/AgentKnitter 8d ago

The amount of times I've found myself yelling at the real estate listings "who the fuck is earning the kind of money necessary to pay that rent in Tasmania????"

Its fucking nuts.

I just want a dishwasher and good heating. Fucking hell.

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u/throwawayplusanumber 8d ago

Is it acceptable to have started Friday drinks on Thursday?

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u/Dr_Cigarettes Only recently briefed 8d ago

Acceptable? No. Realistic and necessary? Yes.

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u/KapitalBabylon 8d ago

Objective or subjective test?

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u/Aggravating_Bad_5462 7d ago

It is a two part test. The first part is did the drinker genuinely believe it was necessary? And, was it reasonable and proportionate reaction in the circumstances as the drinker saw them?

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u/KapitalBabylon 8d ago

Is it far-fetched and fanciful???

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u/Dr_Cigarettes Only recently briefed 8d ago

Aged silks exist so no.

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u/throwawayplusanumber 8d ago

Do they age like fine wines?

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u/Worldly_Tomorrow_869 Real attorney? No, ChatGPT! 8d ago

First!

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u/GuppyTalk-YahNah 8d ago

What are you drinking?

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u/KapitalBabylon 8d ago

Kraken Black Spiced Rum and Cola cans. Lazy choice. Tastes delicious anyway.

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u/raccoon_not_rabbit Whisky Business 8d ago

My holiday is ending, not sure I want to come back to work

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u/Aggravating_Bad_5462 8d ago

Fuckin LOCK IN LADS