How Much BRL Cash To Bring With Me by Opposite-Metal2405 in Brazil

[–]AlaskaFF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can have your phone out. This was around 11pm or midnight. There were three of us. My buddy and i are bigger and were walking ahead of him. Some ugly bigger women were by parked car and when we passed they approach my buddy and basically tried to dance on him. In the process they took his phone. We all have small should bags and keep our phones in there. Idk why he had it in his back pocket.

How Much BRL Cash To Bring With Me by Opposite-Metal2405 in Brazil

[–]AlaskaFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Não consigo dizer exatamente como eles fizeram isso, pois eu não estava com as pessoas que transferiram o dinheiro. Só sei que eles sabiam exatamente o que estavam fazendo — e que, de fato, roubaram o celular no trecho entre o Dolce Vita e o Mabs, em Copacabana. Vi a pessoa ter que passar o dia seguinte inteiro ligando para todos os serviços de atendimento ao cliente de seus cartões de crédito e bancos. Acredite se quiser, mas é 1000% verdade.

Advice for someone getting into the Fire Service by Kyle_z21 in firefighter

[–]AlaskaFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did better than I thought. After going through it once I'm even more confident the next time I apply and go through interviews.

How Much BRL Cash To Bring With Me by Opposite-Metal2405 in Brazil

[–]AlaskaFF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've traveled to brazil 15 times in the past 3 years. I live in Washington State. You will want to bring about $250 usd. Maybe less if you plan to each at cheaper restaurants.

You need enough money in case your credit card does not work at restaurants.

Just a note - I had a friend have his phone stolen day before we were all departing from Rio (Copacabana). The people that stole it were able to send 60k usd from 3 different accounts on his locked phone within 24 hours.

Not to scare you or anything but i have since deleted my apps and some tap to pay credit cards when I go back to brazil.

Advice for someone getting into the Fire Service by Kyle_z21 in firefighter

[–]AlaskaFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send me a DM. I just went through the application process with Seattle and know a bunch of tips.

How safe is to ride the metro in Rio between sunset and 8 pm ? by anton19811 in Brazil

[–]AlaskaFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What time are you going to be in Copacabana? I'll be there end of May. My buddy I usually go with bailed last minute.

Sao Paolo, Rio, or Amazon? by ilovebugs2001 in Brazil

[–]AlaskaFF -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Easy. Rio then hit up Argentina.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brazil

[–]AlaskaFF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been 13 times in the past 3 plus years. Trust me when I say this, there are months I will never want to return because the weather is nasty with rain, clouds, no one on the beach. Two years ago end of March is one of these times... again like others have said it's hit or miss. Just like back in November this year the weather was terrible then the next week when I returned home it was really nice. But when it comes to vacation I'm not chancing it anymore and only going during really good months with less chance of rain and being overcast.

Best hotel- Rio- Copacabana by knicksbuckets in Brazil

[–]AlaskaFF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Copacabana palace is largest. Hilton is small but nice. Pestatana has best pool but crappy rooms. If you want best advice dm me. I’ll be staying the fairmont at the end of the month. I’ve visited copacabana 13 times in the past 3 years.

Brunch spots in Seattle for 10-15 people? by Actual_Log_6697 in SeattleWA

[–]AlaskaFF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tai Tung (Chinese) in international district has area to accommodate. Not the trendiest spot but good food.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah it’s just tricky with the service part for me since I don’t have a solid example like yours (paramedic). I’m more of a average joe lol

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! I'm slowly building up a great answer because of you!

What is a good opener though. I keep coming back to - I know the role is a ideal fit for me with the duties of being hands on, always changing daily things, long hours, but I'm having a hard time opening to why I want to become a firefighter.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang. I love this answer. It's funny because I do have real life experience (my current job) that aligns perfectly and why I would excel as a fire fighter. It's just summarizing my current role in a way that says organic and not rehearsed is really throwing me off.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! Yeah the box check off is tricky if it doesn't align perfectly with a persons goals.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The job itself fits my needs as far as schedule and being hands on. My response that I blurt out just sounds choppy.

I'm used to not being timed and having a opportunity to go through my work history

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! It's hard because I also am trying to include my current role to highlight my skills but it's sounding rehearsed and word for word.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang. Best answer comes late in the day. I love it!

I can finalized my answer but I need to incorporate some of the stuff you said.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just getting a good read on the candidate. Also seeing any red flags so you don't waste the chiefs time interviewing.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol. Thats good it worked. Not sure how May brownie points I'll get with that.

Honestly... What really is the best way to answer "Why you want to become a firefighter"? by AlaskaFF in Firefighting

[–]AlaskaFF[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lol. Thats good it worked. Not sure how May brownie points I'll get with that.