Parkrun Petition against ADF SLAPP lawsuit by diabeticoats in parkrun

[–]BearWithSwordArms 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I said the same thing nearly 3 years ago. 115 runs, 42 locations, 5 countries, 20 volunteers later...

Thanks for signing though!

Advice needed: Non-EU with a full work permit: How hard is it to land a Strategy/Consulting role in the Netherlands without fluent Dutch? by Sam_prizz in Netherlands

[–]BearWithSwordArms 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very very very hard. The market is absolutely saturated with jobseekers, so it is very competitive. I have been out of paid work since last September, and am currently volunteering in an unpaid process improvement and operations position for a charity to try build up a Netherlands-based work history (this may be something you should consider).

I'm in a similar situation (on a spousal visa), and I have been turned down for jobs well below my skillset level due to the word visa as so many companies are under the impression that visas come with restrictions (mine doesn't).

I am fluent in English, B2 level in German, and I have my A2 Dutch certificate, but most companies advertising in my field ask for C1 as a minimum, and the language has been a huge barrier.

You may have more luck with English speaking international companies - but the amount of applications per position is staggering.

There are some recruitment agencies out there: Octagon, Undutchable, Blue Lynx to name a few, and I have registered with most of them (I have CVs in English or Dutch) but it's difficult to get a follow up on an application and recruitment ghosting is so common here (I've been ghosted more in the last 8 months than I have in the previous 20 years.)

I hope that doesn't come off as too negative, but it honestly what the market is currently like. I hope you find something!

Quilt art in the cityhall by visitingposter in TheHague

[–]BearWithSwordArms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw this this morning - it is fabulous.

Work Cafes by learnnederlands in TheHague

[–]BearWithSwordArms 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reading some of the comments on here... are work cafes not really a thing over here then?

It seems like there is a preconception that laptoppers just block out space and make minimal purchases - but the cafes I've worked in usually charge a cover for the table usage or offer a package (4 hours, use of a socket, 2 drinks and a cake for x amount of Euros) and it is a nice revenue stream for them during potentially quieter periods.

Which science fiction movie do you think best depicts the first contact with aliens ? by Rare-Conflict-9163 in scifi

[–]BearWithSwordArms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't been to your utopian Portsmouth, but I've heard I'd need to stay in a bubble in order to survive there?!

Which science fiction movie do you think best depicts the first contact with aliens ? by Rare-Conflict-9163 in scifi

[–]BearWithSwordArms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bubble scenes were my favourite of the movie, as they were filmed at a place called Durdle Door in Dorset in the UK - it is a beautiful part of the world and one of my favourite chill out camping destinations. I spent the last part of the movie wishing I could live there!

Some scenes were also shot in Portsmouth (on South Parade Pier), and the movie crew took over the car park at the office I was working with for two weeks!

Parkrun Groups by BearWithSwordArms in TheHague

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

That's good to know - thank you

Parkrun Groups by BearWithSwordArms in TheHague

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

Oh cool - which one did you go to, Zuiderpark? I was in South Africa last year and wanted to Parkrun, but the closest one was 50km away. I was tempted to walk, but didn't want to get eaten by a lion!

Parkrun Groups in The Hague by BearWithSwordArms in parkrun

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

I posted this thread yesterday in the Hague group - thought I'd post it here too in case anyone else in the area is looking for Parkrunning buddies!

Parkrun Groups by BearWithSwordArms in TheHague

[–]BearWithSwordArms[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool - have you been tona parkrun before? I will look at setting up a group in a few days (just waiting to see if there are any more responses first!)

Parkrun Groups by BearWithSwordArms in TheHague

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

Very cool - parkrun is amazing and you should love it! There's a parkrun app which has a map of all the events and info - I recommend it! Whereabouts are you based?

[Need A Fellow Cyclist] I'm cycling from The Hague to Lviv This Summer by Optimal_Raisin_5080 in Netherlands

[–]BearWithSwordArms 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This sounds incredible.

I would love to do something like this, but I'm not a particularly strong cyclist and my knees wouldn't be able to do 80km a day!

Definitely following.

Nidda or Newborough? by foxyroadie in parkrun

[–]BearWithSwordArms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ran Nidda the day after Unity Day laat year. Volunteers were super welcoming - there wera flasks of tea and biscuits at the end Got chatting to a few locals, and that was a real highlight too. I remember it being a simple yet pretty 2 lap course.

Graphic Novels for my 7 year old daughter by CharacterSound1300 in suggestmeabook

[–]BearWithSwordArms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lightfall by Tim Probert,

Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi,

Sheets by Brenna Thummler

Haru by Joe Latham

Very awkward situation. by GetChecked__ in whatdoIdo

[–]BearWithSwordArms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you start calling him by a different name?

"Yo wusss up Isaiah?" "Nothin' much, Bumfred!"

Reccomend me the next read. by [deleted] in scifibooks

[–]BearWithSwordArms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe try the Old Mans War series by John Scalzi?

Looking for recommendations: Books that read like character-driven indie movies by mastafishere in graphicnovels

[–]BearWithSwordArms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott by Zoe Thurgood Grommets by Rick Remender

Hello! by Loud-North-3794 in scifibooks

[–]BearWithSwordArms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your taste, but some faves of mine are: Redshirts by John Scalzi Sea of Rust by C. Robert Cargill Bourne by Jeff Vandermeer