by womble » 21 May 2021, 5:14 pm
Unless he’s a student and you’ve known him less than 12 months.
Just looked at the list of acceptable referees, what a wank.
My favourite is aboriginal elder... well jimmy is probably sitting out front of the pub about now, so that’s easy done.
Anyway look it’s not so hard. It’s put in there to deter you and confuse you. Consider getting your shooters licence a challenge to overcome, something to achieve. Be polite and patient with everything and everyone involved in the process.
Think you don’t know a suitable referee, think again, think harder. The chemist you get your scripts filled, your vet, your accountant, your bank teller. You must know someone who works for the local council.
It’s not a character reference, they’re not vouching for your good character. They simply have to be considered competent enough to witness copies of your identification and verify that they are true copies. Accountants and people who work in financial institutions do this s**t all the time. So just ask people. If they say no, ask someone else.
It’s just a hurdle, get used to it. The authorities are not there to assist you. They are there to discourage you. Persevere and persevere again until you are successful.
Also do join a club and do attend, get involved where you can.
I dream of a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned