Andrew Sutherland
Andrew has previously been employed as a school teacher (briefly), a public servant (contract not renewed), an insurance consultant (sacked), Telstra employee (let go), a toga-wearing barman in a theatre restaurant and an Aussie Rules footballer (Collingwood and Oakleigh). After being told by his Telstra boss: “Sutherland, you’re fired… and promise me you won’t get another office job, I’m afraid you’re just not suited”, he went and got a job at Borders until he became a full-time father, his current position. He’s hoping to be retrenched soon.
He blogs at whatarethechancesofthat.wordpress.com.
Articles by Andrew Sutherland
Love thy English Neighbours
It has been 26 years and 6000-odd episodes since Danny Ramsay first rode his Malvern Star along Ramsay Street, marking…... Read more
Would you cheerfully kill anyone who hurt your child?
I don’t care what you believe, what awful things you’ve seen to make you hate - if you think an…... Read more
Male beauty comps: Show us your double entendres
“What girl doesn’t melt at the sight of a hot guy with a cute dog?” With those words, a testament…... Read more
WARNING: This could turn you vegetarian
I am not a vegetarian. But I’m trying to be one because the killing of animals bothers me. As a…... Read more
Men and sex: not a healthy relationship
Bettina Arndt asked: “Why do men take such risks for the sake of sex?”. Novelist Philip Roth wrote: “Every mistake…... Read more
I would not like to be under the sea
Is it un-Australian to be scared of the ocean? If so, I’m a traitor of the worst kind. As New…... Read more
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Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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choice ringside rantings
From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
