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LesleyJayne reacted to kbwise's post in the thread Federal Budget 2025-2026: What Seniors Discount Club members need-to know—by Kaye Fallick with Like.

There is not one thing in this Budget that alters or benefits my life. My rent alone has gone up by $60/mth while my pension just went...

Mar 31, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Lizzie1149's post in the thread Aussies share a 'big worry hanging on our heads' as cost of living continues to rise with Like.

Truth is they don't want to feed us. We worked for over 50 years, due to circumstances not of our own making we could not sell our...

Mar 26, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Meredy Andrew's post in the thread Aussies share a 'big worry hanging on our heads' as cost of living continues to rise with Like.

I wonder how many older Australians out there have worked hard to build a retirement nestegg, only to find themselves out of work & are...

Mar 26, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Tiger4u's post in the thread Aussies share a 'big worry hanging on our heads' as cost of living continues to rise with Like.

the money they give the pensioners is a joke all they think of is them selves so why should we vote for them they dont stick to what...

Mar 26, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to elaine41's post in the thread Aussies share a 'big worry hanging on our heads' as cost of living continues to rise with Like.

Being mature-aged & having difficulty finding work is not something new. Back in the '80s I was in the unfortunate position of being...

Mar 26, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Koda's post in the thread Aussies share a 'big worry hanging on our heads' as cost of living continues to rise with Like.

Older Australians 50 and over have struggled to get employment far longer than recently I worked in volunteering Australia and most of...

Mar 26, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Benny's Light's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

Your grandfather is in assisted living and I think this makes it easier for your grandmother to go into assisted living too. The...

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to starrysnan's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

There are not many jobs where you are working/on call 24/7. A live in carer is just that. If you have any doubts don't do it. You...

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Joydie's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

Absolutely not! Taking care of the elderly is bloody hard, and it sounds as though your grandparents and other family members are...

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Mindygirl12022's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

I don't think so. Not seeing the way they treat you. Just say NO!

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Bridgit's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

Run and don't look back! You have your life and none of them will be there for you - it is obvious.

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to natalielocket's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

I agree with putting your Mother into Care. I too have worked in Age Care, both Residential and Community. It is hard work, but I...

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Rosi Gordon's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

Don't do it. You are being used by your family so they don't have bother. I always thought I'd look after my mum as she was such a kind...

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Rosi Gordon's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

Sounds like her family won't give her a chance to get away after 6 months and she will stuck there forever.

Mar 25, 2025
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LesleyJayne reacted to Bullwinkle's post in the thread 'I don't want to move back home to take care of my grandmother... am I being unreasonable?' with Like.

My answer to you is No!! You are Not being unreasonable, you have made a life for yourself.. Have your grandmother shifted into assisted...

Mar 25, 2025

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