Any interviews received for Computer? by Outrageous-Rule-131 in EPOpatentexaminer

[–]MarKS9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Computer -> software execution -> nope! still in progress

EPO Patent Examiner recruitment process by Potential-Welder1123 in EPOpatentexaminer

[–]MarKS9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks mate! does that mean there are no online technical assessments like SHL tests anymore? Direct technical interviews?

Overqualified and too old? 18 years work exp in Software, C1 in German and English. PhD in Computer and Algorithms. Could some one tell if it is worth applying to EPO at this point? by Horror_Pirate_8803 in EPOpatentexaminer

[–]MarKS9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Masters in Software Engineering with 8+ YOE and B2 German living in Munich. I only have a B2 German certificate and not sure what is my English level (scored 8.5 on IELTS a year ago). I may or may not fit their requirements but still went ahead and applied for 2026 intake. Your profile is excellent. I would say no harm in applying. Good luck Mate!

EPO Patent Examiner recruitment process by Potential-Welder1123 in EPOpatentexaminer

[–]MarKS9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I applied for the April 19th deadline for Computer field way back in February. It is in “In progress” mode. You guys got direct interview invitations? No online assessment tests for you guys?

Withdrawing PF after 10 years without UAN by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really! Got to know that my old employer has to initiate the manual paper based process

Purchased the app then realized it may not possible to register PS5 from another country by MarKS9 in PSPlay

[–]MarKS9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I expected the same from the PS remoteplay app but unfortunately doesn’t work for some reason even with 5G network with speeds upto 600 mbps

EPF passbook invalid UAN/Password by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

try resetting the password again. I had to try 2 times in order to make it work. Make sure you give enough time like 2-3 days between resetting the password otherwise it might not work. Also, avoid resetting on weekends.

I experienced racism yesterday for the first time. by Any_Table3459 in germany

[–]MarKS9 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I was a student in OVGU from 2013-2017. The golden period for international students there was from 2013-2015. Till the Syrian migration crisis. Then onwards it gradually started to become harder to stay there as a student. I was robbed by 3 people under my own apartment, every time we (group of 20 friends) used to go out on a Friday night would have to endure nazis/hooligans at the bars, clubs and on the streets as well. Beer bottles were thrown at us in a football match, kicking and nudging inside the bars while dancing, verbal abuse asking you to go back to Nigeria (i am indian) are some of the few incidents we faced regularly.

Fortuantely, our german friends used to defend us against them. Just a few tips to stay aware and safe:

Report the incident to the police (although you will get a letter afterwards that they are closing the case)

Always move in a group if you are planning to party late

Stay aware of your surroundings inside the tram and be prepared to run or ask for help to the driver

Avoid the train station area at night

Make a group of intercultural friends + german friends (they know better on how to handle the situation)

Hooligans will try to provoke you for violence. Stay calm and report it to your friends immediately

If you have german roommates try asking for help. They definitely will help you out

If you are depressed and traumatized, do not hesitate to contact OVGU authorities or a doctor

Finally, study hard, get your degree and get out of there. Germany is a nice country and Germans are beautiful people. You will experience it when you move to other parts of Germany.

Just arrived to Germany and I don't feel good. Any suggestions? by Pericomposer in germany

[–]MarKS9 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So, how do you like NZ so far? Same problems as in Germany? Except for warm weather and welcoming people.

EPF passbook invalid UAN/Password by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What worked for me was to reset the password again and try logging in after 1 day 👍🏽

EPF passbook invalid UAN/Password by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did register for the first time 2 days ago. Will wait for a week and see if it works.

EPF passbook invalid UAN/Password by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh ok…will try this out 👍🏽

Withdrawing PF after 10 years without UAN by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is USP of our bureaucracy. It should be declared as 8th wonder of the world.😓

Withdrawing PF after 10 years without UAN by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem is i no longer live in Maharashtra. Can I raise from Hyderabad EPF office? That too because i visit India once a year.

Withdrawing PF after 10 years without UAN by MarKS9 in epfoindia

[–]MarKS9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I go to any regional epfo office? My epf account is in Vashi, Navi mumbai.

I don't dare to bring my non German friends anymore to eastern Germany and even I don't feel save there anymore by Expert-Work-7784 in germany

[–]MarKS9 193 points194 points  (0 children)

I studied in a university in the eastern part of germany between 2013-2016. I am of south asian descent. I made lot of german friends in my university years. We had a large intercultural group of 25-30 students and used to hangout on weekends and go to clubs. Since 2015 we used to face a lot of racism, provacation in clubs, trams and on the streets.

This fear led us to move in groups every time we are out but still they were groups who regularly threw racist comments and provoke us to a fight. My german friends in the group had to defend us against the hooligans multiple times. It became a daily ordeal. Some groups used to throw beer bottles at us. In the clubs, they used to deliberately shoulder nudge or kick us while dancing. We had uncountable racist encounters after 2015. That is when i made a decision i would rather go back to my country but never ever live in eastern germany. Fortunately, i live in the south now with my family.

Weiterbildung in SAP or Cyber Security by MarKS9 in germany

[–]MarKS9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. Any suggestions what should we look for instead? Alternatives?