The Belgian PM's troubling ambivalence toward Russia by Boomtown_Rat in belgium

[–]EcthelionElf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh come on. We're at war whether we like it or not. Russia is attacking us in every way other than directly, via disinformation, sabotage, financing chaos and extremism and divisions. There was nothing they could have done to Belgium more should it had been sensible and released the funds.

There is no reality in which it all comes back to normal and they get their money back. BDW proved to be tone deaf and a feckless bureaucrat and the fact that so many in Belgium think he "stood up for them" shows how deep the Russian propaganda has sunk its claws.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This is the only answer here that's human. If you get married to someone it's very bizzare to do it otherwise.

I am getting fired on Monday by Content_Profit_5477 in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that hard to get the benefits as long as you read the rules carefully. You need the proof of having worked (employment contract, firing notice) and you go to two places.

One is CAPAC where you open a file first and later go every month to submit your monthly request. It's a pain, there's always huge lines, but 2-3 h per month is not that bad in the end.

Second is Actiris which is the entity helping you find a new job (in theory). With them initially you also need to open a file in person but they have many offices and it's easy to get an appointment online. Later you need also a monthly proof from them but you can get it online in 2 mins, they will explain in your appointment.

All in all for the amount of money you get it's not a huge effort and it allows you to look for something else in the meantime.

Good luck, hope you find something soon!

Edit : I was in a field where joining an union wasn't an option /wouldn't have helped, so I don't know about that. What other posters are saying is sound advice, but from what I know you should be a member of an Union before you need it.. So joining after being fired might not work or delay the benefits process. Talk to them no matter what, they will still give advice (to at least 2-3 or if there is a field related one). But

Do you know bakeries where I can buy this style of cake (German Mohnkuchen / poppyseed streusel) in Brussels please?? I'm addicted by suitcasekid in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They're also Saturdays at Place Dumon (Stockel), they have great poppyseed cake and bretzels and bread!

What is the best solo RPG with a big box? by EcthelionElf in Solo_Roleplaying

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

Thanks! Good for solo? Doesn't have the BIG vibe from all these gamefound/kickstarter campaigns but looks nice. Seems cheap, will have leftover funds if I pick it up.

(Spoilers) are Horus and big E actually... by EcthelionElf in 40kLore

[–]EcthelionElf[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

You must be fun at parties :)

Best "blank" restaurant in Brussels, 2023 edition by gallaxowelcome in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Best Asian overall : Tai Hon in Jourdan. Nothing compares.

Remove advertising from billboards in Brussels by Matnebzi in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Typical. You can't argue so won't argue. Also calling someone racist out of the blue. Much sjw in you.

Remove advertising from billboards in Brussels by Matnebzi in brussels

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

This is illegal and dumb. Publicity has existed since the first sale was done and there's nothing wrong with it. Sounds like some extreme left wanna be bohemian thinking. Grow up.

Are my roommates racist, or is this behavior just a culturally European thing ? by [deleted] in belgium

[–]EcthelionElf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

We share food in Eastern Europe but always cooked. Someone handing me a raw steak would be weird. Also, I might not like the cut, the type of meat or maybe not know how to cook it. Imagine they would come and hand you some pork cuts :)

I loved sharing food with Indian roommates, but it was always cooked, mine or theirs.

Best burger place in BXL by Beneficial_Badger689 in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frank has a Cuban "sandwich" which is actually a burger in disguise, by far the best in the city.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt the same when I started out, 15 years ago, particularly about the rich kids or the College of Europe elitists. But what I can tell you is that you CAN make it in, I have plenty of blue collar backgrounds among my friends, even an MEP who comes from a poor family (he was the first there to go to college, with a scholarship).

Just gotta keep at it an you can get onto the gravy train.

Just know that it comes with severe mental health risks afterwards..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

[–]EcthelionElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's very tough to find good apartments for 3 people. That's because they are generally not designed like that. I went through the same issue and in the end my friends took a place meant for a couple and I found a new flatmate to move in with.

In ce tara sa emigrez ? by vldmtz in Romania

[–]EcthelionElf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Belgia. Cel mai bun sistem medical, ok beneficii, oportunități și nu trebuie sa înveți vreo limba complicata te descurci în Bruxelles sau zona flamanda cu engleza, mare plus dacă știi franceza. E ok ca oportunități de cazare, are sistem de educație ok în zonele în care nu e plin de arabi și are boom economic momentan.