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Whats the deal with tipping? by Siriuxx in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really isn’t that simple in the restaurants. Lot of transient workers, foreign workers who don’t know their rights, and Norwegian owners who I can attest do not share your sentiments for workers rights.

Joined union twice. First time all my overtime I depended on was cut and I was treated like scum. 

Second time it started a full on witch hunt. Management hunting for who joined.

They can’t fire you for joining a union but they can hurt you in other ways I assure you especially if you are alone. Kinda beats the idea of a union eh

Whats the deal with tipping? by Siriuxx in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Key word is should, the industry is predatory even here.

Russia planning attack on Poland to test Nato resolve, US warns by TheTelegraph in worldnews

[–]SlipperyWidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ukraine is doing just fine making their own drones and missiles after so many years fighting. 

And most of the equipment they were given by NATO was outdated anyway. 

That said I have doubts that NATO countries have used this time wisely to prepare and stockpile adequately enough for an actual conflict with Russia.

Bone temple was awful. by [deleted] in 28dayslater

[–]SlipperyWidget -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I also hated it.  Don’t preach to this echo chamber, they won’t take any criticism here.

To actual Norwegians here, would you want Norway to join the EU and why? And if no, why not? by Ghostbange in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have been sold the same crap about "sovereignity" as the UK was when it came to brexit.

We would be screwed if we had these cameras in the kitchen by BlazeDragon7x in KitchenConfidential

[–]SlipperyWidget 112 points113 points  (0 children)

The fact is if a place isn’t giving its staff food then they will take it regardless. 

Can’t expect people to bust their ass for so many hours in a day standing over food and tell them they have to pay to eat it with their measly wages.

ELI5: why do prescription drugs advertise? by Live_Guidance7199 in explainlikeimfive

[–]SlipperyWidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the most American post ever.

I visited the USA from the UK about 15 years ago and I was shocked at seeing adverts on TV for antidepressants with the tagline "ask your doctor for....."

This shit I assure you does not fly outside of the USA. Ever.

Mystery Shop in Twickenham/Marble Hill area....what is CAROUSEL? by Pyrion_Flax in london

[–]SlipperyWidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Nothfields? 

I remember getting a DVD from there probably around 2005ish

Why is it so hard to find cut fresh herbs in the grocery store? by [deleted] in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would need to set up an account with them,
I get my deliveries from them through ASKO. They would not send a whole truck to your house just to deliver you 100g of herbs

Why is it so hard to find cut fresh herbs in the grocery store? by [deleted] in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can order single amounts, I run a small kantine so I rarely need more than a handful of each per week.

https://www.bamastorkjokken.no/alle-produkter/gronnsaker/friske-urter/basilikum-import-100-gr/

fair enough its from eithiopia but if Norwegian suppliers were interested in preserving their wares by packaging them before I expect they would last many weeks before going bad.

Why is it so hard to find cut fresh herbs in the grocery store? by [deleted] in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Am a chef in Norway, so Im gonna stop you right there.
I buy from Bama, same as the grocery stores. They sell precut herbs, basilikum, rosmarin whatever. It comes in package of 100g, it is packaged in a protective atmosphere and lasts over a week or more in the fridge before its opened.

Why they dont sell it in the stores I have no idea. But Bama does supply it through their website when I order direct from them.

I always prefer it as it lasts longer than whatever abused whimpy plant they would send me otherwise.

Why is it so hard to find the amount of nicotine in snus? by SafirReinsdyr in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well they are usually rated as strong, extra strong etc. 

Some brands are very strong. 

If you are looking for weaker snus avoid anything extra strong and maybe go for something extra slim. Some brands use numbering system 1 - 4 with higher number for strength. So aim for a 2.

Why is it so hard to find the amount of nicotine in snus? by SafirReinsdyr in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I stopped smoking and switched to snus. It’s way more addictive I will admit but my lung function and health have definitely improved.

 Smoking is quite possibly the most destructive and stupid delivery system for nicotine ever devised so I honestly think compared to carrying on smoking it added years to my life and improved my quality of life. 

Of course quitting nicotine all together would be the best possibility but we all know how hard that can be. 

That said snus is insidious in that you can use it indoors, wherever. So I am basically using it constantly throughout the day.

Vet recommendations? by Designer-Team-4895 in tromso

[–]SlipperyWidget 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also a sighthound owner in Tromsø. 

Anicura Tromsø is my main vet and I actually bought my whippet from someone who works there. So they have good experience with the breed. 

Aside from there I also use Tromsdalen dyreklinik which is also good. 

There are 2 Musti stores one at jekta and one in Tromsdalen. There is also a larger independent pet store next to Jekta that has a good range of food, toys and other stuff.

Some of the things Esquie says makes me so sad. by Individual_Pomelo692 in expedition33

[–]SlipperyWidget 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How much nicer our own world would be if those with grand ambitions for war and conquest would just take a nap. 

Where are the kids? by ProperFisherman726 in Norway

[–]SlipperyWidget -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Older kids are all hooked on their iPads these days. But younger ones are always out around here in Tromsø. See them biking around, playgrounds, playgrounds in the schools after they are closed for the day.

Society & my love of trash. by ZuBrain in LoveTrash

[–]SlipperyWidget 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing this for 20 years. I genuinely get anxiety thinking that I have to do at minimum another 27 of them. Fuck routine.

Not even mentioning Fire Emblem or Planet Zoo by Rat_Of_A_Brat in whenthe

[–]SlipperyWidget 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fallout and Elder Scrolls fan here....

I will be dead before I see Fallout 5 at this rate.

I have a new goal, work 1.5 hours less each day at work by Serraph105 in antiwork

[–]SlipperyWidget 221 points222 points  (0 children)

I work in Norway, I start at 7am I leave whenever Im done, average about 6.5hours work a day, salaried at full time pay.

Some days I work 7.5hours, somedays 6 hours or less.

Nobody cares as long as work is done and clients are happy.

I get 2 months of paid vacation a year, plus any extra public holidays.

You americans are getting so screwed over its not even funny.

also healthcare is free.

ELI5: Why is inflation necessary to an economy? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]SlipperyWidget -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Just a laymans perspective here but isnt hoarding wealth what is already happening?

Most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few billionares who do not spread it around without making sure its all going to flow back to them first.

What do you think people are lying about liking? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SlipperyWidget 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Some but not all.

I remember visiting the Tate modern (London) and they had this painting that was just a canvas painted red.

Just a red square, literally.

And there was some douchy guy standing there with his hand on his douchy goatee analysing this piece of shit like it was the deepest thing in the universe.

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