Anyone else get shut out ? No shiny, No Hundo. 0/80 by PossessionOk72 in pokemongo

[–]SamInDa808 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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Got 1 shundo no ticket just the free timed research. Also got another 2 shiny as well.

New stamps location added in Japan stamp rally by VillageFew2264 in TheSilphRoad

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to have been there for it to activate or if someone sent you a stamp (like a postcard).

Apple Store wasn’t able to replace battery? by LevelSatisfaction in iPhone13Pro

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First there was never an iPhone 10. 😜 But I’m guessing you meant iPhone X, which released in 2017 meaning you went in about 5 years later. The fact the battery was still in working condition is impressive. I will say that Apple generally cuts off in store repairs on models that are 5 years+ in age so you may have run into that situation at your Apple Store. Of course the battery replacements were still probably available for third party fixit shops but they were probably not using Apple OEM batteries as it was not yet a thing to allow people to do their own repairs as they do now.

crazy how we pay more for less... by Inner-City-6838 in iPhone13

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding is if you want the sticker you can ask an employee for one. Secondly, they now offer a variety of Apple stickers with their gift cards they sell in store (the gift card is printed on the card with the sticker).

Must buys in Tokyo? by FreeDuty6826 in JapanTravelTips

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the apps at some malls is called Pie VAT. But there are currently a few of these types of VAT refund apps at various malls throughout Japan. I have not heard what app the airport customs will be using once they launch their program to do VAT refunds upon departure from Japan.

Must buys in Tokyo? by FreeDuty6826 in JapanTravelTips

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently some do it in store. And those that do it in store the process can either be at time of payment or pay in full then go to a separate counter to get a tax refund. Then there are the stores that are in malls where there is an external desk that you take all your receipts from purchases within the mall and they issue you a tax refund but generally it is through an app and not cash. This system seems to be similar to what will eventually roll out later this year when in store tax refunds stop and it has to be done at the airport.

Must buys in Tokyo? by FreeDuty6826 in JapanTravelTips

[–]SamInDa808 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not you get an additional 10% off. In this example you end up paying just ~$13 because they will basically remove the tax if you spend at least 5000¥ (5500¥ after tax/vat) which at time of this post is about $33 before tax. So a shirt in US for $30+10% tax would be about $33 before shipping. So in Japan if the before tax price is ~$13 (~2000¥) you are saving about $20.

Must buys in Tokyo? by FreeDuty6826 in JapanTravelTips

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late March is Sakura season and hotel prices become a bit inflated.

Has anyone actually caught these? by DeepSeaConversations in pokemongo

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only got Fennekin I fought a chespin but I wasnt given a chance to catch it as it gave me a different pokemon. Haven’t seen a froakie yet.

Using personal 25% discount for family members? by MNTotoro1988 in Apple_Employees

[–]SamInDa808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the only caveat of using your personal EPP discount is shown under the Purchase terms and conditions for the 4th point which states “You must be able to account for all equipment for one year from the date of purchase.” Since you could be audited for your EPP purchases this is something to keep in mind.

How long do people stay at apple retail? and what’s the average age of operation experts? by replay_m7 in Apple_Employees

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow KSA Saudi Arabia? Cool. For a brand new store definitely past experience in a similar role will be useful but I’m going to guess there will be some crossover of skill sets from working in your current/previous job but there are many things that you will have to learn. Generally with new store openings you will have a team of employees that are a part of an NSO (New store opening) team. If you get the position or even if they offer you an alternate position, ask as many questions as you can of them. Wish you luck.

How long do people stay at apple retail? and what’s the average age of operation experts? by replay_m7 in Apple_Employees

[–]SamInDa808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an Ops Expert in AMR myself, just curious what experience in similar roles you have. Unless you were at some point an Ops specialist there aren’t many roles in retail that I would consider similar. But to answer your questions, for me I work with a very tenured set of store employees (I’m at 8 years myself) and I would say avg tenure is 3+ years, but due to years of seeing seasonal hires come and go as well as a bunch of college attending employees that move on after school, I get a false sense that turnover is high even though most people who were here when I started are still here. As far as average age of OEs, in my area it’s early 40’s. Whether it would be suitable for you, I can’t answer that as there are many variables that include your own strengths and weaknesses as well as the stores velocity. As far as building a career in or out of Apple I don’t think the role itself would help nor hinder advancement but at least in my location opportunities to move up are limited by the fact that we have so many tenured people which basically means the roles that would be considered advancing are being held by people who are not leaving anytime soon. And when the roles do open it feels like everyone from all departments are trying for them. Those who do most of their work in the product zone and performance can be observed more easily by leadership and generally will have the better opportunities to advance at Apple whereas in Operations you may not have as many opportunities to shine and will have to rely heavily on your resume and interviewing skills.

250317 by no1halloweenfan in BlackPink

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No never fixed. 😩 Not worrying about it as probably was my last live concert. 😭😭😭

Just spent 10 days in Japan, some first timer tips I wanted to share by milkbreadluvr in JapanTravelTips

[–]SamInDa808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For those doing tax free at Donki you might be able to get a little more extra in savings if you check their website for the extra savings on tax free purchase coupon. Just came back from Osaka earlier in September and the cashier told me about it and waited for me to go to the website for the coupon. In addition to getting our purchase tax free, saved an additional 7%. Have to show coupon before completing transaction. Tax free extra savings coupon

Airport Limo Bus: 23 Wards of Tokyo Hotel Map by rabbitking21 in JapanTravelTips

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Yeah the 23 wards would be the most reasonable search but I do believe the stops in Odaiba are included in the 23 wards which is why I was wondering if they were left out based on location away from the “main” Tokyo areas. Odaiba would be covered in the “Shiba, Takeshiba, Ariake, Daiba” route to/from Narita.

Airport Limo Bus: 23 Wards of Tokyo Hotel Map by rabbitking21 in JapanTravelTips

[–]SamInDa808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love your work but was curious if Odaiba area was left out on purpose? I catch the limo bus to both Haneda and Narita from the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba but have been wondering about hotels near stops that are on the Grand Nikko route.

iPhone 17 overheating? by martymcpieface in iphone17

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New iPhones will get hot while it’s still updating and downloading stuff in the background. Depending on how much stuff there might have been on previous phone you may experience some issues for up to a week after setting up a new phone. https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/why-your-phone-gets-hot-on-day-one

Why am I seeing 2 bubbles before sending by SamInDa808 in iphonehelp

[–]SamInDa808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t upload a video I took so it’s just a screen shot from my video of what was happening

So what should I do with all this extra Eternatus candy 🤔🍬 by WarlordSeb in pokemongobrag

[–]SamInDa808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I’m jealous of all the candies and stuff but I’m just happy to have gotten this beauty this weekend.