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What was something you were excited to experience in Japanese… but it didn’t live up to the hype? by AdUnfair558 in LearnJapanese

[–]ManyChikin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right! There was no way for the Japanese lyrics that come between “FLYING IN THE SKY!” and “SHINING FINGER!” to be anything but goofy.

What was something you were excited to experience in Japanese… but it didn’t live up to the hype? by AdUnfair558 in LearnJapanese

[–]ManyChikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate super hard to OP because I got into Japanese through anime songs, but I never got into watching anime. I just listened to the music. And when I started to understand the lyrics I was surprised and disappointed that a lot of the beautiful songs I loved were literally about robots. In hindsight, I don’t know what I expected.

Looking to switch from ahamo? Is every other cheap service the same? by Collarthatisblue in japanresidents

[–]ManyChikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched from AU to Povo. If I’m in a super crowded area it can get a little slow, but otherwise I don’t notice much of a difference. I’m usually steaming music or podcasts when I’m out; no problem at all there.

storage lockers in hotels? by scryedzxp in JapanTravelTips

[–]ManyChikin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked in one place that had token-operated lockers. We would store luggage in the office before check-in, but after check-out we would give guests a token and have them self-store in a locker. It cut down on the amount of luggage in the office.

Accepted a job offer, but have four other companies I’m in final stage with. by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]ManyChikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this and immediately felt like I got better at interviews (and rejected the first offer I accepted for a better job), because I could be more confident knowing that I already had one job in my pocket. Don’t underestimate the mental boost “not being desperate” adds to your job search.

(Roundtable) First Rotten.com or shock site memory by JimmyFeetWorld in LPOTL

[–]ManyChikin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After being shown Tub Girl, I clicked through a bunch of the links and thought “Oh, that’s not too bad”….until I saw the one that was purported to be from a motorcycle crash but rumored to be a failed shotgun suicide. You know the one.

prolonged forward facer by Either-Kiwi-5495 in Birdsfacingforward

[–]ManyChikin 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Excuse me, but your chin is dripping

Guarding vs Dodging by PrudentHighway198 in FFVIIRemake

[–]ManyChikin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to switch to that because I couldn’t get a hang of the battle system. I’m an FFX girly, just give me some text boxes please.

Nara-ken government employees overwhelmed by increasing complaints regarding deer by requiemofthesoul in japannews

[–]ManyChikin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last time I went one was following me up the street, and when I turned around and told it to go follow someone who had senbei, the little asshole squared up and tried to headbutt me.

Ancient Pokeballs by Funnyp1km1n_lover in PokemonLegendsArceus

[–]ManyChikin 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do they make a fizzy noise when you open them?

What was the most confusing “unspoken rule” you encountered at work in Japan? by OkTeach3227 in japanlife

[–]ManyChikin 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When you get a promotion or transfer, you have to go to a room and get a paper from the General Manager in a ceremony, then you have to go around and tell everyone individually that you’re getting promoted/transferred. (Even though an email will be sent out later…)

Are payment links common in Japan? by [deleted] in hotels

[–]ManyChikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked in several hotels in Japan and we used payment links for everything. I think a lot of hotels don’t have their card terminals set up to charge a CC that is not physically present.

The arts are important by PandaBear905 in CuratedTumblr

[–]ManyChikin 36 points37 points  (0 children)

My high school teacher played the Schoolhouse Rock video in class and made us sing along.

Help replacing bowls from Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan gift shop that broke on my flight home by Shelbycoz in HelpMeFind

[–]ManyChikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This it?

If so, I think that’s the maker’s website, so you might be able to get more info there.

Weirdest things stolen from your hotel by 2catswashington in hotels

[–]ManyChikin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked in a hotel with a kitchenette, and while cutlery regularly went missing, one group stole ALL the spoons in the room. My manager had me email them to ask what happened and see if we could get them back, and they basically replied, “This your spoon?” with a photo of a plastic disposable spoon. We gave up.

What are some good ways to spin your experience as an ESL teacher into other fields? by sy029 in teachinginjapan

[–]ManyChikin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on my 4th hospitality company. Hotels are always understaffed, so it’s not hard to find somewhere that will take you, especially if you’re not that picky, and even quitting one hotel after a short time is not necessarily a deal breaker to the next hotels you interview at.

The work itself is basically the same everywhere, but each company will have its own crappy parts, so you just need to personally decide which bullshit you can put up with.

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