a 14 yo local kid has started an internet business

good to see a local on the narrow road to success.

a lot of pensioners on this site have never reached this level of "personal autonomy'

how timid and mediocre  :'( :'(

https://ozsox.au/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFwd7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSQDGi59ssjiuN_h1QRd3i_qD3K7iStqWbhDEgw8pVUCrB4ihD8V-YvB1w_aem_V6IaoBtNJNlhv4bs3QMO9A

How awesome is that, eh?  8-)

Speaking of pensioners, you know what else is awesome?

It only took Centrelink 2 weeks to process and approve my age pension application which I lodged on September 16th.  :o

It was approved on October 2nd.

And, they've already backpaid me to September 16th.

But, what's really awesome is that I still have 4 months of my superannuation pension left as well.

Looks like I'm well on my way with that "narrow road to (retirement) success".

Party time !

:)

aquascoot wrote on Oct 7^th, 2024 at 6:18pm:

a 14 yo local kid has started an internet business good to see a local on the narrow road to success. a lot of pensioners on this site have never reached this level of "personal autonomy' how timid and mediocre  :'( :'( https://ozsox.au/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFwd7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSQDGi59ssjiuN_h1QRd3i_qD3K7iStqWbhDEgw8pVUCrB4ihD8V-YvB1w_aem_V6IaoBtNJNlhv4bs3QMO9A

Unfortunately I wouldn't pay that for a pair of socks and I don't wear clothing that makes me a billboard. Hope he does well though. Perhaps he could slip a cock sock or two into his line up with greetings like Happy Anniversary, Christmas, Birthday, Valentines Day, etc. Might make his brand a little more, umm... varied.

Aquascoot must have bought about 10 pair of socks at $16- $45 to spur this kid's career.

Who were the other 5 buyers? Mum, dad, uncle, +2?

Carl D wrote on Oct 7^th, 2024 at 6:39pm:

How awesome is that, eh?  8-) Speaking of pensioners, you know what else is awesome? It only took Centrelink 2 weeks to process and approve my age pension application which I lodged on September 16th.  :o It was approved on October 2nd. And, they've already backpaid me to September 16th. But, what's really awesome is that I still have 4 months of my superannuation pension left as well. Looks like I'm well on my way with that "narrow road to (retirement) success". Party time ! :)

You just moved from one payment to another? It's those that need to go through the whole trials and tribulations of having to deal with them for the first time that have extended waits.

Setanta wrote on Oct 7^th, 2024 at 7:25pm:

You just moved from one payment to another? It's those that need to go through the whole trials and tribulations of having to deal with them for the first time that have extended waits.

My superannuation pension payments don't come from Centrelink, they go directly into my bank account (monthly) from the Super Company as they've been doing since I retired from work 5 years ago.

But, I've had a Centrelink CRN since 2017 when I applied for a Low Income Health Card after I changed to working 2 days a week for the last few years before I retired.

Carl D wrote on Oct 7^th, 2024 at 7:32pm:

Setanta wrote on Oct 7th, 2024 at 7:25pm: You just moved from one payment to another? It's those that need to go through the whole trials and tribulations of having to deal with them for the first time that have extended waits. My superannuation pension payments don't come from Centrelink, they go directly into my bank account (monthly) from the Super Company as they've been doing since I retired from work 5 years ago. But, I've had a Centrelink CRN since 2017 when I applied for a Low Income Health Card after I changed to working 2 days a week for the last few years before I retired.

And there's your answer. You've already done the hoop jumping.

Anyone can start a business. Most businesses fail.

Technically I started a business (got an ABN number) but it was only because my uptown employer required me to. They just wanted to avoid insurance, superannuation and employee protection laws.

If I lodged a tax return for that year, I might get something back. But I'd prefer to think that I paid taxes.

What kind of bullshit is incorporation? You can buy the company car, at a good price, the week before your company goes broke. The bank gets whatever assets your company still held, while providers of goods and services to your company get nothing. Employees get nothing, not even back pay. Everyone gets screwed EXCEPT the failed businessman.

Carl D wrote on Oct 7^th, 2024 at 7:32pm:

But, I've had a Centrelink CRN since 2017 when I applied for a Low Income Health Card after I changed to working 2 days a week for the last few years before I retired.

Health Care Card is good, it gets you discounts on pharmaceuticals and access to more free doctors.

But the pensioner card is better. You get daily public transit for under $3 and access to private sector discounts. It's much easier to get if you're over 55, though if you're disabled it's available at any age.

Aurora Complexus wrote on Oct 7^th, 2024 at 9:47pm:

Health Care Card is good, it gets you discounts on pharmaceuticals and access to more free doctors. But the pensioner card is better. You get daily public transit for under $3 and access to private sector discounts. It's much easier to get if you're over 55, though if you're disabled it's available at any age.

I'm in Perth and the WA Seniors Card (which I've had since 2020) is even better for public transport (buses, trains and ferries).

You get free off peak travel Monday to Friday and all day free travel on weekends and public holidays. If you travel during peak times (7am to 9am and 3:30pm to 7pm  Mon-Fri) it's a concession fare.

There's also a "Seniors Week" every year here in November and Seniors Card holders get free public transport all day, every day for the entire week.