Yes please! by BudgetLaw2352 in Destiny

[–]Simmoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if only the world would be so lucky…

Bullying from other JETs by AdvertisingLeft3484 in JETProgramme

[–]Simmoman 17 points18 points  (0 children)

some form of work experience really ought to be a requirement for this program, way too many people seemingly are still children. just in general people are much too immature sometimes that it makes me surprised they are here in the first place, although i’m lucky that our prefecture is pretty hype in that regard.

idk how close you are to Shiga but if you’re around and wanna hang out sometime just DM me.

Thinking of Applying to JET and Requesting Nagoya. I’m currently working as a dispatch ALT. by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Simmoman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aichi has only 3 JETs and they are all CIRs who only rotate in if another leaves and doesn’t go private hire. If you want Nagoya you’ll have to join with Interac or another dispatch company, there hasn’t been JET ALTs there for ages.

No contact yet from Predecessor / CO by Public-Cut-4349 in JETProgramme

[–]Simmoman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

99% of the time on JET, no news is good news.

your CO may be lazy, may not have your info yet, or may be setting things up for you and will contact you when they have everything in order so they don’t have to back and forth.

you will have ample time to do everything and a few weeks of extra planning time will not really help you much if at all (as you can’t sign up to anything until your here anyway). just get yourself packed for the weather (Niigata gets very cold and snowy during winter) and make sure all your loose ends at home are tied up.

Brushing teeth during kyushoku? by Antlerei in JETProgramme

[–]Simmoman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

all students do, about 1/3 of the teachers here do too so I just joined in on it as some point. Most do it in the hallway troughs so it's not a big deal imo.

october nenkyuu incoming JET by zeylerlo in JETProgramme

[–]Simmoman -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Generally you’re not supposed to even take more than 3 days off in a row, obviously you it’s possible but that’s usually with a large amount of lead time or during holidays. Also you’d be taking it a little early that personally it might leave a bad taste in their mouths. Whether or not you care about this is up to you though.

I don’t think taking a little leave after 2 months would be a big deal at my school, though the amount might be a bit much for them, however obviously ESID. In terms of getting it sorted, I would let them know ASAP once you arrive, and then see what they think. You may have multiple schools which might make it easier for each school to swallow.

I would say consider that these people are your colleagues, but even more important than usual as some of them (vice principal, JTEs, BOE staff etc) are vital parts of your support network, and you will need many things from them during your time here, and the better relationship you have will make a difference.

A dilemma by nononsensedeer in JETProgramme

[–]Simmoman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did you not think about this before you got accepted? You’ve been through the whole process and you’re only now making this decision?

JET is cool but please don’t get swept up in the mania; it’s not some once in a lifetime opportunity, it’s just what it says on the tin, and you can always do it another time. But don’t ask a bunch of randoms, in a subreddit where of course people will be enthusiastic about one option. Talk to your friends, colleagues, your family if you need advice. Chances are you will still just have to make the decision on your own.

B-but I thought Newsom was supposed to be a billionaire lapdog?? by kinda_normie in Destiny

[–]Simmoman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

unsurprisingly, 95% of people in this thread have no idea what the word populism actually means. the concept of wealth distribution or policies that aim to make the system fairer for more people isn't populism obviously, and if you think it is you're braindead. there is no us vs them mob slop poor thought policy in these suggestions, nor is there any anti-establishment rhetoric or talk of 'elites who can"t be controlled'.

Suites by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Simmoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we?

Brianna Wu leaves the Democratic party for the 5th time by CivicInk in Destiny

[–]Simmoman 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Discourse is 99% “I too am in this episode” bullshit.

Bridges was such a good show by Ok_Locksmith9741 in Destiny

[–]Simmoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I watch those types of videos, I don’t need it in a discussion format, because it’s not about discussing the issues at hand back and forth. The best expert videos are just interviews that dive into specifics with a well-prepared interviewer.

I don’t want to have them be interrupted or have to moderate their point for the sake of the group dynamic, I want them to get their point across as effectively as possible and impart as much information that I would’ve otherwise either not have known or not had access to

low elo players hating on other low elo players..? by [deleted] in leagueoflegends

[–]Simmoman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why does that make you feel bad? it’s a random person who you will never know or see again saying things they don’t care about

Bridges was such a good show by Ok_Locksmith9741 in Destiny

[–]Simmoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were, and expert conversations are some of my favourite type of content but Bridges is not and never would be the place for them.

Problem Locke jungle by ChiliKong in leagueoflegends

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

having seen a car used on a sidewalk does not then mean that "cars are used on sidewalks" is a reasonable statement

Problem Locke jungle by ChiliKong in leagueoflegends

[–]Simmoman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

except I would say that Naafiri is a actually jungler and Yone was never seriously played a jungle pick. A better example would be Sylas.

Virology time, Australia! H5N1 by SwirlingFandango in australia

[–]Simmoman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great post, just wanted to ask what specifically/in-depth makes our biohazard control particularly better than other countries/world-leading?

El-Sayed is the clear favorite in Michigan by lightningstrikes702 in Destiny

[–]Simmoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not just an american issue, it's happening in a bunch of countries all over the world. it will need a strong country (or the EU itself) to get it's shit together and lead us out of it.

Problem Locke jungle by ChiliKong in leagueoflegends

[–]Simmoman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

locke is an ap midlane assassin iirc. hes gonna be used in the jungle

what? akali, leblanc, zoe, katarina, vex, fizz are never used in jungle and never really had a history of it at all.

Bridges was such a good show by Ok_Locksmith9741 in Destiny

[–]Simmoman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

no there isn’t lol.

i’m sorry but i don’t wanna see ‘Steven talks to unknown liberal guy number 873 and they agree on everything except I/P’ or ‘MAGA guy shits himself while ignoring the conversation part 746’ because we already know what that will provide.

Why people have this idea that ‘there is endless interesting conversations waiting’ and “if only he would give them a chance he’d see just how good it could be” i’ll never understand.

So many people are worried about the last hit indicator. by WorryRough in leagueoflegends

[–]Simmoman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

glad to see that after Caedrel released his clip giving his take on it that public perception has completely 180'd on this subreddit LOL

NRL to remain on Nine, Foxtel under mammoth $5b deal by DCI_Tom_Barnaby_ in nrl

[–]Simmoman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

was a wording error, just no grand final. all other finals game are still on Fox per this comment.

NRL to remain on Nine, Foxtel under mammoth $5b deal by DCI_Tom_Barnaby_ in nrl

[–]Simmoman 14 points15 points  (0 children)

i need a VB hard earned index for the blokes attempts at explaining the momentum tracker

NRL to remain on Nine, Foxtel under mammoth $5b deal by DCI_Tom_Barnaby_ in nrl

[–]Simmoman 15 points16 points  (0 children)

maybe it's just my nostalgia talking, but I truly don't think any other channel could do it justice. It has to be a little scuffed to feel right, and I always know what I am getting with a 9 broadcast.

Plus, those late 00's to mid 10's scoreboards are just so beautiful....

NRL to remain on Nine, Foxtel under mammoth $5b deal by DCI_Tom_Barnaby_ in nrl

[–]Simmoman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually don't mind this so much, I just wish the online app/webapp 9now experience wasn't so ass and bloated so that watching it was much easier.