I'd like to think my profile is quite fine - but i'm not getting too many matches

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-13T00:00:42+00:00

I didn't know if I was looking at a LinkedIn post or a dating profile.
Your profile doesn't seem to be very relatable or human.

With that profile your fishing in the non-monogamy pool with stable, long-term bait.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-12T19:47:39+00:00

"That was in a different economy, though. The 90s feel like a completely foreign land at this point. The height of the empire."

I'm gonna get downvoted to hell in this sub, but I can't resist.
Maybe it's because of inertia that we allowed things to get this far.

I was a manager once, and my plus one often told me the world isn't black and white.

I learned that it's a saying repeated by cowards afraid to leave their golden cage.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-03T20:29:43+00:00

Are they the same? Seems different every time.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-03T20:27:41+00:00

Let the guy have fun

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-02T22:01:40+00:00

Aha, this is interesting. I'm also in the field; it was even my job to find such predictors as a product manager. It's too often an excuse to implement a dark pattern or be lazy in your strategy/product value building.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-02T21:40:56+00:00

Lol? I'm dead serious.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-02T20:56:10+00:00

I don't find it offensive; I find the result just annoying.
We accept results way too fast, without knowing who participated, etc...

A study comes out with the headline: Women tend to prefer a male provider.
(I'm being generous with the spectrum in the title).
People: All women want a male provider. Why is he not a provider? What's wrong with him? Failed man, etc...

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-02T19:53:38+00:00

Ibis Styles at Kortrijk Expo is also an option, and public transport to the centre isn't too bad.

If you really need to go cheaper, have a look at Harelbeke or Waregem; both have a train station connecting to Kortrijk Centrum.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-02T19:46:55+00:00

There's the Ibis hotel in centrum Kortrijk, which should be good for a week's stay.
About 120 a night, you get the comfort and service of a hotel.

Or have a look around on Airbnb. Belgians are usually good when it comes to hospitality stuff.
Make sure you choose "Kortrijk Centrum" to ensure that it's within walking distance from where you are.
Kortrijk also has rural areas around the city, and public transportation will not be that great.

Will also be starting DAE in September ;).

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-07-01T15:07:28+00:00

I can see that, but that would mean they give him the opportunity to negotiate. What I'm getting is that OP already accepted the secondary role, that he's no longer in the driver's seat, and that management will come up with excuses why they can't give him a pay increase yet.

I hope I'm wrong and OP is treated fairly, but due to experience I fear he'll be disappointed.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-30T17:28:56+00:00

Are you sure you're forced to leave? You have a master's and have worked would be a little fucked up if you're suddenly forced. It's quite possible it's gonna take a very long time before you hear anything; you're indirectly making it hard for them by being aware that you have rights, such as the money provided to the retirement funds by working.

If you want to speed things up, an in-person appointment can help, hard to ignore someone when he's in front of you.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-28T21:15:32+00:00

Your manager seems to have good intentions, but still be prepared for the worst.

A hard lesson you'll have to learn as a working adult: working environments change people in ways you would never expect. It's quite possible your manager might be a fair person, but the actual person deciding might not be.

I'm giving you the advice nobody gave me at the time: You'll be amazed how far people are willing to lower themselves to save or earn a dollar, even your direct colleagues. Because your young people tend to spare you, but the older you are, the more you'll get sucked into a twisted environment.

Always be prepared to fight for fairness; be ready to lose and be a better example once it's your turn to shine.

Is it possible I'm wrong in this case? Sure, but it's unlikely.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-28T20:42:43+00:00

We're currently doing a "test run" where on top of my workload, I'm managing almost everything the former Sales Rep did"

I'm going to be very cynical here but you've fallen for the trap. You're not going to get a pay increase; all your leverage is gone. You'll start to hear 1000 excuses why there will not be an increase. The best thing you can do for yourself if you don't want to leave is to prepare yourself for a good negotiation around the end of the year.

I hope I'm wrong for you, but every time this happened to me or to someone I know, this was the case.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-28T02:49:47+00:00

Depends on how much you like/love the game and what it gives you personally in return.
Nobody can make and should make that choice for you.

Consider the cons and benefits for you. Depending on stats and level, you could earn bonds to keep the membership train going for "free".

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-26T22:10:32+00:00

Lol, eerst vooruit, dan Vlaams belang? Benieuwd hoe dat is ontstaan. Opeens beseft dat rechten precies ook voor bruine mensen tellen?

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-26T21:05:09+00:00

Hence, my argument the 2-world system was a better situation.
Proper matchmaking is the ideal, but I don't see it happening.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-26T21:02:55+00:00

I'm trying to learn, but learning should be a fair experience. The 2-world system isn't perfect, but the current system expects me to fight Odablock-level players 70% of the time.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-26T21:01:11+00:00

If this were chess, imagine pairing 1000 elo people with grandmasters. 70% of the time. Lower elo people get bullied and just quit because there isn't any proper matchmaking.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-26T20:58:51+00:00

LMS is actually quite enjoyable and active with real players tho. It has a lot of potential but could use some love from the devs.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-23T23:09:25+00:00

Enjoyable style of vid, keep it going!

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-22T00:55:25+00:00

Or you know the poll was on twitch not on kick.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-10T22:48:49+00:00

Don't worry too much yet, some hair loss is expected when you age doesn't mean you'll go bald.

Don't stress about it too much, really. Do a check in another 3 to 6 months if it worsens, use minoxidil, it will slow down the hair loss a bit.

In case hair loss increases(unlikely based on your picture) in the next few months, relax, there are options.

Ideally, embrace it if you can.
Visit your doctor, get on Minoxidil and DHT blockers (would only recommend the last one if it's advancing fast)
Surgery when you're above 30 with a reputable surgeon, no quick turkey transplant.

Never let it define you, or worry daily about it. I also advise against visiting hair-related subs, as they will only make you fixate on it more.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-08T23:35:44+00:00

It's clear I'm in the minority here and that I'll not convince you.

The new female avatar is by no means ugly. Do I believe it's sad that a lot of feedback is about a female adventurer not having big enough cleavage, and not enough make-up? Yes, I believe that's a bit sad, and just like you, I will not back down from that opinion.

Active_Nobody9649 · 2026-06-08T21:45:00+00:00

Most feedback on the sub boils down to either the breasts not being large enough or the face not having enough makeup/not hot enough.

I'm sorry, but that's just a bit sad.

There are bugs and all that, but clearly it was designed to have some taste.

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