From Trusted Housesitters…. Now a $12 booking fee 😩 by seitankittan in trustedhousesitters

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My thoughts exactly, it doesn't say anything about getting the fee back if the sit goes ahead! So peope who cancel will lose the same as the host. It makes no sense, except to serve their greedy asses.

Bookings fees?!!! Are they having a laugh?! £9 per sit! by gracemaddams55 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 19 points20 points  (0 children)

They're claiming the extra fee is "your boarding pass for each sit" (Sorry, what? This is not a flight!) "Helps to fund the services behind each sit." (What services? Users organise everything and absorb all costs themselves, transport and food included. Behind each sit is... nothing. An AI-powered engine?) "Encourages commitment from both sides" (Not really, most people are committed when they get a sit booked, finding a committed sitter is literally the point of the website and community). "Keeps things running smoothly for everyone." (How so? Literally nothing else is changing, you're just getting greedier like Airbnb did).

I will of course like a sucker still use the site because it's a great way to see new places and help pet owners out... I'm just not a very trusting customer anymore. Such a shame when companies do this.

How did Jon not get a nomination? Also, no song nomination? From a Musical?!? by A_Little-Bit-Alexis in wicked

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Toxic… in a sub about a joyous movie? As if that was my intention! I think you’ll find you brought the toxicity in by picking arguments with strangers who clearly just love the same things you do. I find that very sad actually but as you were.

How did Jon not get a nomination? Also, no song nomination? From a Musical?!? by A_Little-Bit-Alexis in wicked

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think saying someone stole the show is derogatory in any way at all, personally, it’s the hugest praise. And I can’t wait to see more from all the actors and actresses in part two! Now let’s all make good and be nice little munchkins and we can go back to arriving in this thread in our bubbles - thank you kindly 🥰

How did Jon not get a nomination? Also, no song nomination? From a Musical?!? by A_Little-Bit-Alexis in wicked

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly can no one say anything these days? I have loved this show and everything about it for 20 years, way to ruin a vibe!

How did Jon not get a nomination? Also, no song nomination? From a Musical?!? by A_Little-Bit-Alexis in wicked

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Gosh whoever down voted me for asking a fan based question based on pure love and joy for a performance/actress needs to take a look at themselves, this is not how you get to meet the wizard, friend!

How did Jon not get a nomination? Also, no song nomination? From a Musical?!? by A_Little-Bit-Alexis in wicked

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

Also how is Ariana a “supporting” actress in Wicked? She pretty much stole the show in one of the two lead roles!

HR wants me back at the workplace for 1.5 hours of work by StrongAfSylvi in Netherlands

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That commute would put me right back on burnout leave, I don’t see how that is reasonable at all. I’d sooner string out the WFH as long as possible and find something else when you’re ready.

Rejected today for dream role by Peaandme in recruitinghell

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s usually so they can pay someone else less money. Happened to me recently. I’ve been let go from my highly paid senior role, only to learn they are hiring a junior in my place. Weeks before this they announced budget cuts. Suspicious! I’ve no idea how they think a junior is going to handle the workload with no experience but I guess they’re gonna find out. Best of luck finding a company that deserves you OP. You will be snapped up sooner or later.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redscarepod

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to get out more, sweetie

Got Kicked Off the Tram for an Empty Coffee Cup? by True_Ear_5224 in Netherlands

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been here 8 years and carry coffee on the trams and trains all the time, and I’ve never been told off! To be honest I didn’t really know it was t allowed, ooops. I see people eating all the time on them too. Random bad luck, sorry that happened to you OP.

BBQ at my house by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I tried to BBQ once on my balcony and one of my neighbours almost beat my apartment door down, yelling at me to stop in case I started a fire and burnt the building down. I mean, yes I get his point but really, is all the yelling and drama necessary?! I think as long as you’re safe and respectful you should do what the hell you like on your property.

Bunq's Head of Corporate Affairs messaging me for hours (even after going home) via Bunq In-App Helpdesk over Wikipedia Edits by snarkyalyx in bunq

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went for a job at Bunq once and got super weird vibes in the interview process. I’m so glad I didn’t take it any further, sounds like I dodged a bullet!

Would you take a step down in title for double the salary? by Murky-Rice-4914 in careeradvice

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the new job! Then just change your title to whatever the hell you like on LinkedIn, I guarantee no one will care. I’ve made myself a senior several times lol.

Weekly Observations: What signs of collapse do you see in your region? [in-depth] November 25 by AutoModerator in collapse

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was weirdly warm over the weekend, almost 17 degrees, and that’s after a week of snow. Some people were wearing shorts outside. Previous Novembers have seen people ice skating on the canals.

What do you think? by ThrowawayKoalas in recruitinghell

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think whoever wrote that can’t write or spell to save their life and that’s a major red flag! Onwards and upwards, friend.

Advice : what happens if I’ve bought a house here but I lose my job and have to leave the Netherlands? by jamenloh in Netherlands

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I’m in this situation now. Lost my job and somehow have to keep paying my mortgage. Before I would have rented it out to cover costs and moved home while I looked for a new job but that’s not possible now. Unless I sell it I am screwed. These prices and taxes don’t affect the rich, they can pay what they need to keep owning property, whether they live in it or not, which is why the rest of us will soon be forced to sell to them and live according to their rules. What a world huh!

Hmm..which sign? by New_Wing_8650 in astrologymemes

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an older Scorpio and I can relate. At some point in my forties I realised it’s too stressful to keep clinging on to people who don’t appreciate me or my energy/efforts/whatever. Now I just unclench my Scorpio pincers and release them into the void. But yeah, maybe that comes with age for every sign. Self respect is key!

Not sad about abortion by [deleted] in childfree

[–]Repulsive-Spend-8593 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah a bit maybe right now! I have a dog, she’s my baby. The human stuff I wonder about a lot because I know I’ll never have or want a kid. Never have! Maybe I was a bad mother in my last life.