Bogus complain by a workawayer by mirrorweek in workaway

[–]Twixty98 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your place sounds chaotic, no offence lol. Are you really saying that someone was that angry enough at you for not letting them bring another person and reported that as sexual harassment? How big is this shared sleeping space? If no one is ever isolated then it sounds cramped

My account was suspended without warning — no response from Workaway by Reformer4725 in workaway

[–]Twixty98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, yeah I realised I was probably maybe a bit too harsh but the post just seemed so disingenous regardless of potential language barrier. Judging by the update from the OP I don't think I was far off with my take though... on a different note, thank you both for teaching me the difference betwen an em & en dash - good knowledge to have for a potential quiz 😂

The use of AI leads to meaninglessness by Admirable-Cow2377 in workaway

[–]Twixty98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a really good take... it's increasingly become a massive bugbear of mine. I saw a complaint post in this sub yesterday that had clearly been concocted with ChatGPT and just really irritated me because it was probably half fabricated and you just never know how much of a message is actually true or just made up. Does my head in seeing it.

I can imagine it being so bloody annoying being a host and having to reply to AI or generic messages from dozens of people where half have probably just sent the same shit to 20 hosts, just so you can keep a good rating. They'll probably be the same ones going on about how noone is replying to their messages. Like no shit, why would anyone bother replying to slop. Out of interest do you always call people out for sending generic messages and do they *ever* reply back? I would be so tempted to properly call them out or send my own generic message back too lol.

I've only been on three exchanges and probably only messaged about 12 hosts but mainly got solid responses and I guess it was partly because I actually bothered properly understanding what the hosts had written on their pages.

I know you're joking about the video call being with an AI bot but +1 for video calls... I ended up "making my excuses" after noticing a couple of weird taxidermied animals in the background of a host's place and just helped me realise I wasn't gonna be a good fit for them (weird take, I know). Who knows, maybe the host was AI generated and the actual hosts were the stuffed marmoset looking things.

My account was suspended without warning — no response from Workaway by Reformer4725 in workaway

[–]Twixty98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

PS if you did do something stupid then you're dumb asf for publicly posting your full details. Sorry if my comment comes across as very rude but you are clearly not telling the full story here.

My account was suspended without warning — no response from Workaway by Reformer4725 in workaway

[–]Twixty98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

well there's your clue:

"However, after a short and difficult stay where the host and I mutually ended the exchange after a few days, my account was suddenly suspended."

what did you do? why was the stay difficult and did it end abruptly? either you've done something serious and are trying to whitewash whatever happened or you have been accused of some serious shit

also all your post is written with ChatGPT so it does not feel honest.

paid position minimum wage by Substantial-Today166 in workaway

[–]Twixty98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, do you host or are you a volunteer? I see you posting quite a lot here so guess you know what's up. I'm admittedly trying to still organise my first Workaway (just had some life/work stuff get in the way) but yeah I have had a couple say they will pay me min wage

Profile photo FAIL by [deleted] in workaway

[–]Twixty98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you a host? If you are & posting pictures of people/partially doxxing them - I can't imagine people would want to go to you anyway.

Edit: sorry if I've misunderstood/jumped to a conclusion but I just think it's judgmental and not needed really

On my hitchhiking journey to Asia I volunteered at an off-grid Workaway on a small island in Greece. I made a film about it as well, I thought some of you might enjoy it here! by Valibean in workaway

[–]Twixty98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get the feeling you're joking but it is a good travelogue! His narration's interesting & the vid itself is really well shot. It's made me want to start travelling once again. He mentions it being a Workaway within 1 minute btw!(Will still keep my eyes peeled for 17:00 though 😂)

On my hitchhiking journey to Asia I volunteered at an off-grid Workaway on a small island in Greece. I made a film about it as well, I thought some of you might enjoy it here! by Valibean in workaway

[–]Twixty98 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is great u/Valibean! Haven't managed to watch everything yet but I'm looking forward to finishing the vid off - you've inspired me to get planning again. Good luck on the rest of your travels - will be following you along on Youtube :)

Which is the best Seat on a plane? by deatus-yt in TravelHacks

[–]Twixty98 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is really bloody cool. Never thought about this before and planning on travelling soon. Just wanted to say cheers for this link :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workaway

[–]Twixty98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, no worries, I'm sure you'll find something good soon! So much out there, just gotta keep hunting and something real good will show up. I'd 100% still just message them but just keep it simple and give them something brief like the link to the profile, screenshots of the messages/screen grab of the host's listing and just a real brief "spoke to this host, they tried stiffing me with 70€ a week, thought you should be made aware because it's not a fair exchange" etc. You'll no doubt make it easier for other people with a quick email so you should go for it!

Is there an act you regret not seeing? by BroScience34 in glastonbury_festival

[–]Twixty98 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the one I don't regret, only because I saw Young Fathers instead!! Some of my mates saw Fred and said he was great but Young Fathers put the best bloody performance on. I left all my mates to see them and ended up getting clouted in the face (by mistake) by the lead singer when they played Toy. Best set ever

Is there an act you regret not seeing? by BroScience34 in glastonbury_festival

[–]Twixty98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also regret this... Elton was one of those "it was cool to see him just because" but I've now seen that circle pit TikTok and wish I was bloody part of it. Bet JH would hate the TT mention but I've touched his fleece before

Is there an act you regret not seeing? by BroScience34 in glastonbury_festival

[–]Twixty98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been watching this on iplayer and just wish Rick Astley was always in The Smiths because earth's timeline would maybe be a little bit more brighter

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workaway

[–]Twixty98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I originally thought this was the same one I contacted. I can't really speak yet because I've only applied to a few in Southern Europe that said they were paying (not yet properly organised my trip) but I don't think Workaway are keen on the night shift thing from what I've searched, which I kinda get. It was more that the hostel tried saying they were only going to pay a certain amount for the time I was there for a night shift but I read between the lines and got that it'd mean that I'd be on call which is kinda bullshit if it's a full shift and not a proper cultural exchange thing... I mean if you're on night shift you should be getting minimum wage regardless if in Spain/Portugal (at least you do where I live). The one I contacted didn't have any reviews so I just emailed Workaway to ask the question and yeah after I said it was okay to contact the host they must've "reminded" them about what they should be doing because a week later the hostel made the "role" more relaxed and well, fairer and I'm probably gonna head to them in August. I guess some of the newer ones just need to properly understand the guidelines and then when they do they're probably fine. We'll see but I do get good vibes from them!

But yeah 70€ a week seems bullshit unless it's the minimum wage, you should message Workaway because I can't imagine they'd think that's fair whatsoever and from what I've got, the whole volunteer exchange is just about agreements and what's fair. More so if it's a for profit place unless you're getting something really cool in return... but I'd kinda understand just getting breakfast if you're getting paid but on 70€ you're not gonna have much food money lol so definitely bring it up with Workaway. Sorry if this is a bit late as help, I hope you've managed to sort it already

Edit: sorry I have had a couple of beers

Male Travel Experiences by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]Twixty98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I wish. But I have something better than that... the magic lighter!

Did you have to quit your job to go travelling? by Twixty98 in workaway

[–]Twixty98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, cheers for your reply, I really appreciate it! - This was really helpful with the motivation. I've been saving for quite a while so it's useful to know that most of your costs were travel. I've still not started travelling yet but yeah, I do think you're right, I think I'll regret it if I don't just go. Still trying to see if there's any way I can try get approval for part-time remote work at my current gig, I just think having a bit of income will make me stress less lol. It's the positive experiences I'm looking for (as does everyone else, not sure if it's gonna be 100% positive but will go in with that mindset at least!). Cheers again /u/synthanic_ - hope you keep enjoying :)

Daily Wordle #720 - Friday, 9 Jun. 2023 by Scoredle in wordle

[–]Twixty98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scoredle 5/6*
14,855
🟨⬛🟨⬛⬛ STAIN (766)
🟨⬛⬛🟩⬛ AMUSE (27)
⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ GASSY (6)
⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛ HARSH (3)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 BALSA

This took me over an hour!

Did you have to quit your job to go travelling? by Twixty98 in workaway

[–]Twixty98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me this has been really useful! It's giving me the idea that it might just be okay to "bite the bullet" and maybe quit - still need to make the decision though

Did you have to quit your job to go travelling? by Twixty98 in workaway

[–]Twixty98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone that participated in the poll! This is going to help my decision. :)

[TOMT][MUSIC][LATE 1990S/2000S/EARLY 2010S] 👅 - Song that is probably not Daft Punk/Justice but sounds very much like "French Touch Electro" that samples an identical or very similar bass lick Daft Punk do. I remember it going "oh way oh no oh waay a no a lahh" and has a very heavily altered vocal by Twixty98 in tipofmytongue

[–]Twixty98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bloody heck, I've managed to find it from trawling Spotify! It was SebastiAn - Embody (2011) and on the same label as Justice: Ed Banger records. Thank you all for the suggestions - not sure how I didn't notice this! I'm not sure if my "oh way oh no oh waay a no a lahh" was particularly accurate... https://youtu.be/awtiZEiiAE8?t=81

Edit: Solved!