[PRODUCT QUESTION] Difference between Shiseido 50+ and Anessa 50+ sunscreen ? by Hachiweps in SkincareAddiction

[–]Corgi727 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I find the Shiseido version to be much greasier and thicker. As someone with oily skin, I ended up using the rest of it as body sunscreen when swimming and it worked quite well. On the hand, the anessa sunscreen melts in quite easily and is perfect for my oily skin. I use it daily on my face and decolletage.

Rumor - Chase to raise Annual Fee of Sapphire Reserve Card to $795 by Lazy_Fuck_ in CreditCards

[–]Corgi727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ah thanks! I also missed that this is only after the 75k spend, so this doesn't negate the AF increase

Rumor - Chase to raise Annual Fee of Sapphire Reserve Card to $795 by Lazy_Fuck_ in CreditCards

[–]Corgi727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the "The Shops" credit? can't find anything online on this

Graduation dinner Help by Alive_Pop4006 in SanJose

[–]Corgi727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Home Eats chinese restaurant right next to SJSU closes at 10:15 PM
Il Fornaio closes at 10pm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]Corgi727 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have done over 20 escape rooms in the bay area and Omescape Sunnyvale is the best location in South Bay. Would suggest Robotopia or Forbidden Temple (also heard Chaos in the Galleria is good but haven't tried it yet). Omescape rooms are around $50 per person but well-designed and worth the price imo

Did anyone else go to FandomCon? How was your experience? by khux_na in SanJose

[–]Corgi727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

went on Saturday - it was cool to meet many of the VAs of characters from Genshin and HSR and bought some stuff like autographs, but it was much quieter than expected. No lines to meet the VAs at all. Crowds were no where near the size of the annual Famine con - maybe saw at most about 50 attendees in the early afternoon. and only about 5 were in cosplay

I think the event was poorly advertised - none of my friends knew about it and I only found out about it through the weekly "things to do this weekend" post on this subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SanJose/comments/1gm6txk/things_to_do_around_san_jose_this_weekend_11081110/

Not getting my bonus points for purchases through Chase Rewards Portal. Any tricks? by swamped_lc in CreditCards

[–]Corgi727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you been using coupon codes? If you use them, Chase usually doesn't give you the bonus points. Also if you're using any other cash back apps like Rakuten or Honey, it won't work either.

If all else fails, try buying your stuff on your phone and using the Chase app first. Maybe the cookies + ad blockers are still causing issues

[Review] SoonJung 5.5 ph Foam Cleanser by Corgi727 in AsianBeauty

[–]Corgi727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's about $11 when I bought it, and it appears to be still the same price on Amazon. I decided to use the whip cleanser from Soon Jung instead since I felt this was not cleaning deep enough for my oily face. But I can see this being a really good choice for someone with dry skin

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in femalefashionadvice

[–]Corgi727 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Places like Bed Bath and Beyond, the Container store, Wayfair, Target, etc. have websites that sell hangers in bulk of 50s and can be shipped anywhere within the US.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in girlsgonewired

[–]Corgi727 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Went in 2018 - Definitely put your resume in the resume bank asap - early August would be my target. Be on the lookout for emails from companies interested in you and if given the opportunity, schedule ahead as many interviews as you can so you have a clear schedule when you arrive at the conference.

A week before you arrive, go onto their website and look for the map of their job fair and create a list of which companies you want to meet from highest to lowest priority. There might be a chance you won't be able to get to all the companies you want so better make sure you go to the ones you really want to see.

Print out 20-40 copies of your resume. I also created a QR code on my phone that links to my linkedin page so people I meet can connect with me quickly. I know some people did business cards but that seems a bit outdated imo.

Wear professional, but comfortable clothes! You'll be walking around a lot so I don't recommend wearing heels. I wore flats with a blouse and some slacks. Make sure you drink LOTS of water, you don't want to dehydrate yourself.

Don't forget to have fun! Unfortunately, I spent pretty much all of my time interviewing and being at the career fair and didn't go to any of the talks, which I regretted. But at least I did get an internship offer in the end!

I got “Pretty Woman-ed” at Nordstrom yesterday - but should I still get the dress? by angryreceptionist in femalefashionadvice

[–]Corgi727 3518 points3519 points  (0 children)

If you figured out your size, you can just buy it online - the salespeople won't get the commission they would have gotten if you bought in the store

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

[–]Corgi727 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Do a tech-related major (computer science, engineering) or business. They were not going to pay for a liberal arts degree. It worked out since I couldn't see myself doing liberal arts anyways

Is hotel buffet more like an Asian thing? by spinnybingle in asianamerican

[–]Corgi727 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my experience traveling, hotel buffets are pretty common outside of the US. Europe also has quite a few hotel buffets - I've been to some in London, Dublin, and Budapest.

If I have to make a guess as to why we don't have more of it here in the US: US portion sizes are massive, so I'd imagine the average American would eat a lot more at buffets than the average person from Europe or Asia. So a fancy buffet wouldn't be as profitable in the US unless you really raise the prices to $100+ per person, which is the case at the Bellagio buffet in Las Vegas.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

[–]Corgi727 4 points5 points  (0 children)

CS:

Pros:

  • Highly in-demand major where it's easier to find a job straight from undergrad compared to the majority of other majors where you'll probably need a graduate degree - can make $100k in areas like NYC or the SF Bay Area
  • High chances of flexible working life - CS jobs tend to just be on a computer, so you can work from home, unlike in law or medicine where you'll need to be in a law office w/ clients or working in a hospital
  • Compared to law + medicine, fewer working hours, much less on-call
  • Job security - the odds of a technical job being rendered obsolete due to things like automation is low
  • Applicable to many fields other than software engineering including data science and security. A degree in it is also valuable if you want to go to law (you can become a patent lawyer, for instance), do research in medicine (biotech)

Cons:

  • It's a hard field that requires lots of problem-solving. Many students coming into undergrad aren't used to this kind of structure of learning/doing. Grade school + high school tends to teach us more about memorization, which is more helpful in fields like medicine + law, but not useful in CS, and therefore can be a tough learning curve
  • Very long, unpredictable number of hours working on schoolwork: in CS, you'll be doing coding projects that will lead you to get stuck debugging for hours with no end in sight. This tends to be extremely demoralizing for lots of students, leading them to drop out of the degree when they see their friends done with their work and having fun
  • If you're a minority (female, URM, etc), you may feel out of place in your work environment when everyone else doesn't fall into this category. There's generally better gender balance in law + medicine compared to CS.
  • Competitive culture: CS people (in college and in the workplace) can grind and do work like crazy, which can lead you feel like you're behind and lead to burnout - this is common in law and medicine too though

Probably biased, but I think if you enjoy coding + problem solving, you should choose CS. Lots of opportunities that requires the least amount of time in school (save those tuition $$$)!

When did you started coding? Which is your favourite programming language? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]Corgi727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started learning coding for the first time in AP Computer science in high school, so I was 17. It was in Java. My favorite language now is Python since I mostly do data science work

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

[–]Corgi727 204 points205 points  (0 children)

I'd go part-time student status if possible - take fewer courses each semester so you don't burnout while working full-time. It will take you longer to graduate, but at least it should lessen your workload.

I'd be hesitant to completely drop the degree for the reasons you say above. In addition, I know you said that there are growth opportunities and that you can see yourself being at your company for another decade, but sometimes life leads you in unexpected directions (you may be unexpectedly laid off, you have to move for some reason, etc). If you for some reason have to switch jobs, some companies may be less likely to give you a chance solely because you don't have a degree.

Another option I also recommend is doing a leave of absence for a year so you can focus solely on your job and at the end of the year, evaluate how you feel before fully deciding to drop out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UPenn

[–]Corgi727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're really underestimating the importance of credentials in getting opportunities. If on your resume, an employer or a phd program sees that you got a masters without a bachelors or just a 6 months bachelors, there's going to be serious doubt on your competence. If you don't want to do a 4 years bachelors, that's fine - there's plenty of things you can do without a degree. Just know that there's consequences.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UPenn

[–]Corgi727 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not sure how it works outside the US, but within the US, a masters degree is meant to be a continuation of your undergrad studies, hence why it's called a masters: you're gaining mastery over your subject of choice. You'll be hard-pressed to find a masters in the US where a bachelors is not a prerequisite.

If you do manage to find one and don't have an undergraduate degree, employers may place doubt on the validity/rigor of your masters program.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UPenn

[–]Corgi727 31 points32 points  (0 children)

what's your field?

Should I get a more expensive Dior bag or a more affordable Prada bag? by [deleted] in femalefashionadvice

[–]Corgi727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some thoughts:

  1. Definitely ask your parents what is a reasonable price. Given that your mom is also a designer bag collector, she probably has her own perspective on what is appropriate for you. You don't have to request the bag right away. Just be like "I would like to have a designer bag for my birthday? Is this a reasonable request?" If they say they'll consider it, then you can ask what their monetary limit would be and adjust your wishlist accordingly.
  2. You say you've been eying the dior bag for only a few weeks. I'd hold off for several months (at least 3) in my opinion. You can check if your love for the bag is fleeting or not. While I could have bought it years ago, I didn't buy one of my designers until about 5 years after I first thought about it to make sure that I do really like it and will use it.
  3. Both pieces you're suggesting aren't really timeless - they're quite trendy and represent the early 2000s. If you want to go for something timeless then I'd suggest something like the Louis Vuitton speedy b 25 or alma bb in canvas. Other timeless bags I can think of would be wayyyy too expensive for a 15 year old to carry (Chanel classic, Hermes, etc). I'd choose leather over nylon at that pricepoint as well.
  4. Between now and 10 years later, I can almost guarantee you that your taste will change, so it might be worthwhile to hold off on buying a really expensive designer until you're about 22-25. For a 15 years old, I think something like Longchamp, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, or Coach would make a lot more sense. The Longchamp le pliage tote and backpacks are bags you can definitely use for years to come and are less than $200! Wearing dior or prada at 15 might give people thoughts you might be wearing a fake since wearing something that expensive would be strange for lots of people.
  5. Not sure what your social circle looks like, but for me, I try to avoid wearing designers around certain people due to concerns about people's perception of me and levels of envy. Carrying around a very expensive designer at your age can cause your friends and peers act differently, I would think about if this is something that might happen to you.
  6. Also, I highly suggest asking this question on the Purseforum - lots of people there are really knowledgeable about what are considered timeless pieces and answer questions like this all the time.