Things that give you the sh1ts

[JK]

The new trend of some tradespeople, whine bitch moan

Have a hard day staring out the office window yesterday? should have saved it up for today to give you something to do.

Would you get paid if someone out there wasn't "staring out the window" ?

Takes all sorts mate, takes all sorts.

Actually I hate those bloody things aswell

[JAS]

Liquorice in any way, shape or form...the evilest confection ever created amp;
Regards
JAS

Actually I hate those bloody things aswell

[Footy Chick]

Barina drivers. Almost as bad as volvo drivers

[fisho mcspaz]

I hate the guy who drives (slowly) a 1980s Falcon wagon with 'Bilney Electrical' on it. Every time I have to drive down Kangarilla way it seems I always get stuck behind him.

[Media Park]

I take back all comments re Carrie Bickmore not being on the Project... tonights replacement is adequate...

[GWW]

Not having my tax refund yet, after doing it 3 weeks ago through E Tax

[Q.]

Not having my tax refund yet, after doing it 3 weeks ago through E Tax

Same

I wanna buy stuff, dammit!

[sherminator]

I hate the guy who drives (slowly) a 1980s Falcon wagon with 'Bilney Electrical' on it. Every time I have to drive down Kangarilla way it seems I always get stuck behind him.

I feel your pain Fisho. That bloke lives around the corner from me. There are a couple of exceptionally slow drivers in my area. Whilst I have yet to find proof, I am convinced they wait outside my house until it is time for me to go somewhere, pull out in front and spend the next 20 minutes travelling 10-15 kph below the speed limit!

[sherminator]

Not having my tax refund yet, after doing it 3 weeks ago through E Tax

Same

I wanna buy stuff, dammit!

Likewise! 3 weeks tomorrow! A few of the guys at work submitted their returns after me and already have their refunds! I rang the ATO to see if perhaps I made a mistake. A machine told me that my return is complicated and has required manual calculation and to check back in 2 weeks!

Manual calculation???? I am a student who only earns around the $25k mark. I am single with no kids, don't get sick so never use Medicare, don't have enough $ to earn interest income and I did not have a single tax deduction! How f**king complicated can it be???

[GWW]

Yeah i punched in my tax file number after the automated voice on the ATO line told me to. Got a recorded message about it being done manually, and to not ring before the 11th of Aug (which will be 4 weeks or so).

[A Mum]

Seems to be some kind of problem then with the Tax returns then.

Accountant told my son that his tax return would be 2 weeks - been over 2 weeks now,
So maybe this explains why?

Hold ups all round

Seems strange that they say 'manually processing' to all of you - and such a small percentage of people who've done their tax returns. Wonder how many thousands of others out there are still waiting then?

[GWW]

There was a problem at the ATO around May of this year, that may be delaying the current process.

[dedja]

Bloody IT systems ...

[Squawk]

WLF and Sheik - my point about workmen relates to those who "park" wherever they like for long periods of time. I dont care if it's a short time thing or to drop off a load of whatever they are delivering/pick something big or heavy up, but for long periods and simple jobs the concept of the witches hats going out implies "dont give us a ticket for doing this - I cant be bothered finding a park, paying for a park or losing my park when I go to the shop for lunch". As I said, it's a new thing that is spreading far and wide very quickly. Why has this only just started happening recently - has laziness crept in, is it pressure from the boss to find time shortcuts, sick of parking fines for overstaying loading zones when you pay extra rego fees to get the extra 30 minutes - what is it? What is different now to the way things were before the witches hats became stock and trade?

The same thing goes for media vehicles - "this is a Channel x vehicle, here to get a story. We'll drive and park where we like thanks." Or unmarked cop cars (kitted or fleet) with the old "log book on the dash" routine and no urgency about their appointment/visit.

[White Line Fever]

WLF and Sheik - my point about workmen relates to those who "park" wherever they like for long periods of time. I dont care if it's a short time thing or to drop off a load of whatever they are delivering/pick something big or heavy up, but for long periods and simple jobs the concept of the witches hats going out implies "dont give us a ticket for doing this - I cant be bothered finding a park, paying for a park or losing my park when I go to the shop for lunch". As I said, it's a new thing that is spreading far and wide very quickly. Why has this only just started happening recently - has laziness crept in, is it pressure from the boss to find time shortcuts, sick of parking fines for overstaying loading zones when you pay extra rego fees to get the extra 30 minutes - what is it? What is different now to the way things were before the witches hats became stock and trade?

The same thing goes for media vehicles - "this is a Channel x vehicle, here to get a story. We'll drive and park where we like thanks." Or unmarked cop cars (kitted or fleet) with the old "log book on the dash" routine and no urgency about their appointment/visit.

Time is money.

Certainly some people push the witchety hat situation, but the majority have legitamate reasons.
Imagine walking back to a carpark for one extra screw that was impossible to foresee.
Tradies are problem solvers, and if job doesn't always go to plan, we need to access our cars.


If you were going to a BBQ in a park and were providing the food, bbq, table & chairs I'm sure you would do everything in your power to park as close as possible to the eating area.
Then add to that factor $$$ and i'm sure you can show abit more tolerance.

BUT... to the tradies out there just popping in for maintenance, lunch, quotes etc... go find a park.

[Booney]

There was a problem at the ATO around May of this year, that may be delaying the current process.

My 08/09 Tax return was lodged in Sep. 09, I got the refund in May 10. While chasing it up, month after month I was told by the ATO that their system upgrade did not go altogether as planned and one lady I spoke with was concerened about the upcoming lodgment period. I guess she was right.

[CoverKing]

There was a problem at the ATO around May of this year, that may be delaying the current process.

My 08/09 Tax return was lodged in Sep. 09, I got the refund in May 10. While chasing it up, month after month I was told by the ATO that their system upgrade did not go altogether as planned and one lady I spoke with was concerened about the upcoming lodgment period. I guess she was right.

Yeah thats it Booney! IN May of this year, the ATO upgraded their systems, and there were numerous cases like yours where people waited months and months for their tax returns. Sometimes they were simply lost in the 'system', but alot of the time, it had to do with the little minute stuff ups in the new system.
My brother and i lodged ours on the same day, he has got his and i have not got mine. I dare say i will be waiting for a while yet to get my return! Doesnt matter to me though, as its going straight to the loan

[A Mum]

Wouldn't it be 'nice' or 'courteous' for the tax office to just admit there is a delay and let people know via a media source or similar??

Reading this site was the first I'd heard of it.

Then at least if you get you tax return earlier it's a bonus - if you don't - you know why.

Me - I've been too busy to even think about doing my tax - but I suppose I'd better get organised soon and get onto it.

[Drop Bear]

There was a problem at the ATO around May of this year, that may be delaying the current process.

My 08/09 Tax return was lodged in Sep. 09, I got the refund in May 10. While chasing it up, month after month I was told by the ATO that their system upgrade did not go altogether as planned and one lady I spoke with was concerened about the upcoming lodgment period. I guess she was right.

Same here Booney. Lodged my 09 return in December. Didn't get the refund until June 10. I think half the problem was my accountant dragging his arse for a couple of months as well though. Useless prick.

[Footy Chick]

Day 11 off the fags.

EVERYTHING gives me the shits today